Yep you read that correctly a FREE honeymoon to the Caribbean. The beautiful island of St. Maarten to be exact. Thanks to our generous friends over at the Westin.
You can win One 7-night stay for two people at the Westin St. Maarten Resort & Spa, which includes breakfast daily, one couples massage (option for outdoor cabana beachside) and Sunday champagne brunch for two. Approximate prize value: $5,000!
We are so excited for who ever wins this once in a lifetime free honeymoon. Read on to see how you can win this. Please note that you have to take care of your own airfare.
This place looks amazing.
Westin St. Maarten Resort & Spa resort boasts the largest freshwater infinity edge pool on the island, including a swim-up bar and whirlpool and a full-service spa that now offers beachside cabana couples massages.
Five ocean front restaurants, including a Four Diamond classic steak house, poolside cafe, lobby and pool bar and room service satisfy any appetite and dining preference.
If you want some St. Maarten inspiration you can buy the above print here.
How To Win! Please read carefully. The contest has ended please wait until next week when we announce the winner
1. Visit Westin St. Maarten Resort & Spa
2. Share with us what you love about the resort and why you would like to win this FREE honeymoon.
3. We will also require that you share a link of one of your wedding vendors. The winning comment will receive the free honeymoon and their favorite vendor will receive an ad on the front page of The Wedding Chicks for 3 months.
4. The winning comment will be chosen randomly. So enter as many times as you like. In order to win their must be a link a to a wedding vendor. Comments will close in one month on May 5, 2010. The winner will be announced shortly after.
5. Enter as often as you like, the winner will be chosen at random.org so the more you enter the better your chances of winning!
Just checked out St. Maarten’s Westin Resort & Spa and LOVE IT! We’re looking for a honeymoon spot in the Caribbean. This place hits everything on my wish list: ahhh-mazing beach…full service spa…infinity pool….comfy bed…fitness room! Oh, and everything on my fiance’s wish list…A SWIM UP BAR!
Here’s my photog’s website: sheriwade.com
I love the tranquility of the resort! Winning this honeymoon would be a wonderful gift for my fiance and I, as we are funding most of our wedding on our own and are very much hoping to have a nice trip to celebrate the beginning of our marriage. We are looking forward to having our big day captured on film by Brian at Austin Wedding Photography: http://www.austinweddingportraits.com/
Apparently they have a dive shop? I’ve always wanted to try scuba diving.
My fave vendor is my photographer: http://www.claytonaustinlovestories.com
I definitely gotta hit up that pool!
My fave vendor is my photographer: http://www.claytonaustinlovestories.com
That pool looks absolutely amazing!
http://www.mencerphotography.com/
I love EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS RESORT!
The pictures are BREATHTAKING!
We are already planning to go to St. Maarten / St. Martin for our honeymoon, so winning this would be perfect for us. Love the swim-up bar!
Our photographer, Evan Baines, is super nice and talented: http://www.evanbaines.com.
You said as many times as we want, right?! :)
1. the spa
2. the pool
3. those views!
4. casino?! perfection!
Our equally fabulous caterer: http://www.jayscatering.com
Scrolling through all the pictures and I already wish I were there and not in our current cloudy April weather. I’ve got to give another shout out to an amazing vendor, our florist:
http://www.downtownflowersoc.com
What is there not to love? This would be a dream – what an amazing way to celebrate your marriage! My hubs and I are having a hard time finding what we want but sticking to our small(er) budget…amazing!
Our favorite vendor is of course our amazing photographers…
http://www.heandshephotography.com
I love how relaxing this resort is! It would be an absolute dream to be able to stay in one place for our entire honeymoon. the West St. Maarten Resort really looks like the kind of place where you can do nothing but relax, which would be amazing.
Here is a link to our wonderful photographer http://imaginationphotography.org/
JUST SENT THIS LINK TO ALL MY AWESOME COUPLES :) THANKS WEDDING CHICKS!
Relaxing with sun and surf is what honeymooning is all about–especially after all the madness of the big day! Sometimes when something is right, it’s right; like our fabulous photographers at http://www.candacejefferyphotography.com. New England brides especially, check them out!!
just saw photos of the spa relax room…just what i want and need! Also need to mention that the Westin is one of my FAVORITE hotel chains. The linens and bed are sooooo comfy!
Another fav vendor…up and coming videographers: http://www.alumiq.com
They’re amazingly sweet and so much fun! Did I mention talented?!
I had to enter my amazing phtographer because he more than deserves it…and us as well because I’m from the Caribbean, haven’t been home in quite a while, and the natural palette and blue blue sea make me homesick :( It’d be so nice to take my fiance “home” at last!
LOVE St. Maarten! The view from this resort is amazing.Pool and Sea?! What more can a newlywed ask for!
OH and my one of my fav vendors: http://www.carolinetran.net/blog
I swoon all day long on her blog. LOVE her sweetness!
ok besides the infinity pool…the casino!! plus the massage and workout room!!
love my photographer!! http://www.aziniphotography.com
This resort would be perfect for us! We have been thinking about a tropical honeymoon full of relaxation. AND this hotel is amazingly gorgeous! Our favorite vendor is http://www.orangeturtlephotography.com/
ok besides the infinity pool…the casino!!
wow!! the pool is amazing overlooking the water not to mention LOVE the white linens with an ocean view from the balcony!!! talk about a honeymooners dream!!
I entered my photographer in the wrong section! Love to Marianne: http://www.mariannewilsonphotography.com
Loving St. Maartens!
The Westin St. Maarten is beyond amazing! And besides the long list of wonderful things to do at the resort, I know my fiance would die for the bed, of all things! “The Westin Heavenly Bed with 10 layers of pure comfort…” yum!
http://www.mariannewilsonphotography.com
The breath-taking views and infinity pool at the Westin St. Martin are most appealing to me. I’v never had the pleasure of swimming in an HD pool, but they seem so luxurious. The resort itself looks beautiful.
I’ve only just begun my wedding planning. However, I’m considering doing a small cake and cupcakes. This is one of the vendors I’m looking at. http://www.cupidcupcakery.com/weddings.html
The Westin St. Maarten is beyond amazing! And besides the long list of wonderful things to do at the resort, I know my fiance would die for the bed, of all things! “The Westin Heavenly Bed with 10 layers of pure comfort…” yum!
I love the large selection of places to eat at St. Maarteen! Both myself and my fiance are both foodies and appreciate a lovely meal. Link to my venue- the beautiful rustic Chapel at Tlaquepaque in Sedona, AZ http://tlaq.com/articles/chapel.html
I would LOVE to go to St. Maarten!! The infinity pool is gorgeous and I love the views that the rooms offer. This would be AMAZING!!
Here is a link to my venue–the woman in charge there is wonderful to work with and the location is gorgeous. http://www.legarewaringhouse.com/home.html
where to begin? the food. the nice rooms. the spa… but mostly the laying on the beach with nothing in particular to do! i just want to relax relax relax & this looks like the perfect place to do it!
our favorite vendor is definitely our photographers! rog and lyndzee are fab and so very talented!
http://www.eplove.net/
where to begin? the food. the nice rooms. the spa… but mostly the laying on the beach with nothing in particular to do! i just want to relax relax relax & this looks like the perfect place to do it!
our favorite vendor is definitely our photographers! eplove.net of course! rog and lyndzee are fab and so very talented!
I love the idea of someplace warm! Our venue is http://www.castlehillinn.com
My fiance and I love spas, this would be amazing. Our photographer is http://www.sarahrhoads.com/blog/
Again, duh! here is my link to my amazing photographer – Diana Moeck @ 54 + 62 – http://www.barberphotography.com
@ #54, somehow my link to my amazing photographer didn’t post!
My future husband would LOVE the waterfront steakhouse!
How beautiful – the chance to spend our honeymoon at this absolutely gorgeous resort would be an amazing opportunity! Keeping my fingers crossed!
I would love to share my wedding coordinator’s information with everyone – she’s amazing: http://www.wendyrhodesevents.com/.
This place looks amazing. Massage? Yes, please!
St. Maarten is gorgeous, and this hotel looks amazing! Just what we will need after months and months of planning!
Beautiful, peaceful, relaxing… after the stress of planning and saving, this would be our dream getaway!
I ♥ views on an ocean!!! I’ve never been to the Caribbean, but have always dreamed of going there with the love of my life. So romantic and the perfect honeymoon spot!
Also my new favorite thing… I love m photographer.. and his style. He has a real passion for romantic photography. http://www.coryweberphotography.com/
I was feel in love when I saw the swim up bar! This would be some nice to just spend some time with Sean. http://juliaspoppies.com/blog/ Love her!
This place looks like it would shed a few years off my life. Being a NEW newlywed (11.24.09) and not being able to afford a Honeymoon – The site makes me salivate.
I forgot my link! (#50)www.divineeventsbyhelena.com
We need a honeymoon so badly, we are kind of foodies and St Maartin is kind of known for fine dining.
http://scsalonbleu.com/index2.php
I think what I like best about this resort is the luxury it seems to offer through accomodations, food, and activities.
http://www.gntphoto.com
I love the views! http://www.oneandonlyevents.com
I want to go to there.
I forgot the link!! (#50)
http://www.divineeventsbyhelena.com
I looove the beach, but sometimes getting sand everywhere can cut into your romance time. I love that you can lay by the pool and enjoy the lovely ocean view! My fav vendor is San Diego’s Divine Events by Helena. She’s so amazing that I want to take her on this trip as a fun girls vacay!
Oh my gosh a free honeymoon would be amazing no matter where but to a place a beautiful as this?! I cannot imagine being at a place that would be able to pamper us as much as this!! After a wedding at http://www.magnoliaspringsmanor.com/ this would be the most romantic way to wrap up the festivities!
my wife and I were married over christmas break. I promised her a great honeymoon since we eloped and haven’t been able to fulfill that promise yet due to my job and financies. It is my one wish to give her that honeymoon she deserves at a beautiful resort such as this.
I see myself here sunning at the beaches with my husband by day and throwing dice by night. Best wedding hair ever: http://scsalonbleu.com/index2.php
If the water is even close to being as blue as it is in the photos, that will have to be a major plus.
My fave vendor is my photographer: http://www.claytonaustinlovestories.com
There’s the fact that it’s in the Caribbean, which kind of all ready makes it awesome.
My fave vendor is my photographer: http://www.claytonaustinlovestories.com
Oh my gosh! What an opportunity since we were going to go to the Carribbean for our honeymoon :)
I would love to win – love the fact that St Martin is separated into two sides – it’s like visiting two islands in one! The resort I love because it looks SO luxurious!!
Fave vendor… our reception site! http://www.chateausaintantoine.com
It’s magical!
Thank you for the opportunity!!
I loooove the pretty beach. Exactly what I want for my honeymoon. My favorite vendor is my day of coordinator Rachel at http://www.buonaffareevents.com. She’s so affordable and so sweet.
I am a newlywed, married on December 23, 2009 in the snow. My husband and I are having an awful time attempting to take a honeymoon between changes at our workplaces and finances. I just want so badly to get away with my hubby for some TRUE ROMANCE at what looks to be the most romantic spot one can imagine. I was married in 16 degree weather and I need to defrost in St. Maarten! My favorite wedding vendor was my hair stylist Jesse from Salon Bleu San Clemente. She went above and beyond for me and my wedding hair was phenomenal. http://www.scsalonbleu.com
Oh dear and I forgot to share the link to my vendor with the other WC Brides: http://scsalonbleu.com/index2.php
I am a newlywed, married on December 23, 2009 in the snow. My husband and I are having an awful time attempting to take a honeymoon between changes at our workplaces and finances. I just want so badly to get away with my hubby for some TRUE ROMANCE at what looks to be the most romantic spot one can imagine. I was married in 16 degree weather and I need to defrost in St. Maarten! My favorite wedding vendor was my hair stylist Jesse from Salon Bleu San Clemente. She went above and beyond for me and my wedding hair was phenomenal.
Wow, this resort looks wonderful. We would love to take long strolls on the beach and enjoy the spa at the resort. We currently do not have a honeymoon planned, and this would be a true blessing.
Our wedding vedor that has just been amazing is our photographer. Casey and Drea Cunningham have been wonderful in working with our style and making us feel comfortable. They did an amazing job with our engagement photos. I can not wait to see what they create for us on the big day. Their website is http://www.cunninghamphotoartists.com/
I LOVE the infinity pool and the spa services! It would be amazing to enjoy these comforts after trying to stressfully make the most of every possible penny for our wedding!
My favorite vendor is my amazing photographer, http://www.detailsbydifranco.com
~Pick me! :)
A free massage is always a good thing.
My fave vendor is my photographer: http://www.claytonaustinlovestories.com
The swim up bar has to be pretty awesome.
My fave vendor is my photographer: http://www.claytonaustinlovestories.com
*Drools* This place looks beyond breathtaking in every way. Just picturing myself lying on one of those lounge chairs looking out into the ocean is making me feel more relaxed. So I’m loving the relaxed vibe.
Pimping my caterer for the contest: http://www.jjscatering.com/
Thanks! :D
The Westin in St. Maarten is GORGEOUS. What an incredible honeymoon destination! A perfect place where my fiance and I can relax, have a cocktail and enjoy one another on the sandy white beach. We have the most AMAZING wedding photographers – Rico and Rachel Castillero with STUDIOcastillero. Their website is http://www.studiocastillero.com
I love the look of this resort…looks peaceful and the setting is bliss. Sun, water, and peaceful surroundings to start my marriage! I love the idea of poolside relaxation, including the couples massage!
My favorite wedding vendor is my DJ – http://www.toastandjamdjs.com/ We are music people, and this DJ is incredibly spot-on for us. I am pumped to get our party going with Toast & Jam!
I think it’s without dispute that the VIEW is the best part!
My fave vendor is my photographer: http://www.claytonaustinlovestories.com
There are many so things I could say I love about the resort but I’m going to go with the Heavenly (R) beds…It is the honeymoon after all and a comfortable bed is key;) I am planning my wedding with the help of An Affair to Remember found at: http://www.anaffairtoremember.com/. We have just started but Mike has some great ideas about how to make the most of my wedding.
I think it’s without dispute that the VIEW is the best part!
My fave vendor: http://www.claytonaustinlovestories.com
I love the ready, set, Run route they have designed. My fiance and I took up running together and this would be a great way for us to enjoy the island and stay active.
One of my favorite vendors would have to be our photographer, Alina M. She has such a great spirit and really understands our style. http://www.alinamphotography.com
I would also love to win this contest because neither of us have ever been to st. martin & this resort looks like the most relaxing place we could find!
my fiance and I would love to win this trip! The carribbean is our favorite vacation spot, and St. Maarten is an island we haven’t seen yet. The Westin resort looks incredible, and we would look forward to the amazing rooms, and infinity pool!
My favorite wedding vendor is http://www.delackmediagroup.com
Another thing I love is the onsite spa! A couple’s massage and a facial would make for a perfect treat on my honeymoon!
This is my DREAM HONEYMOON! I adore the Caribbean and have never been to St. Maarten. The infinity edge pool is absolutely gorgeous and I love the modern contemporary furniture in the interior. The clear blue water accented by palm trees is exactly where my fiance and I have always dreamed of vacationing. We have never had the opportunity to vacation just the two of us. We always spend our free time visiting family in both of our hometowns and this opportunity would be a dream. I would love to give a shout out to my amazing photographer Kristy, who has an amazing talent that all San Diego brides should be aware of! http://www.studioveritephotography.com/
My fiance and I LOVE to work out.. so, the fact that they have a gym is a huge plus!
I would love to be able to sit at the pool and see the ocean in front of me. The best of both worlds!
Wedding vendor for our cupcakes: http://www.cupcaketree.com/
I’m looking forward to eating sushi and drinking cocktails at the Ocean Blu restaurant!
My favorite vedor is http://www.carleajphotography.com
Casino and swim up bar… my idea of a good honeymoon!
Wedding vendor: http://www.bellarosabridal.com/ Bought my dress here and loved the service and store!
Our favorite vendor is Jonathan Ivy Photography!
http://www.JonathanIvyPhoto.com
We would LOVE this resort! Especially the in-room massages that they offer!
I love the balconies from the rooms. They look splendid to wake up and look out. My vendor share is http://www.invitationsbyheather.com
I love the seclusion of the resort and the infinity pool! We would have so much fun there. Our wedding is 10-16-10 and our favorite wedding vendor is our photographer (we just met them this past weekend!) http://www.elizabethscottphotography.com
The Westin St Maarten looks like a beautiful resort where my husband-to-be and I can relax and enjoy our time together after months of wedding planning. I can’t imagine a more serene and beautiful place to be for our honeymoon! The reviews online are great – comfortable beds, beautiful hotel, and friendly staff! I can see myself waking up to a great ocean view and spending a good part of my day in their pool. My favorite photographer: http://www.carolinetran.net/
Here is the link to Happily Ever After:
http://www.happilyeverafterphoto.com
I have never been on a tropical vacation before and would love to win this honeymoon package! And Happily Ever After Photography definitely deserves a front page advertisement!
Wow- the color of that water for one! The couples massage sounds lovely as well! I’d love to win this amazing honeymoon because right now it doesn’t look like we’ve got one in our budget and will be putting off the whole honeymoon thing for a while.
My favorite vendor so far is easily my photog Shannon: http://www.shannonleeimages.com
Thanks for such a cool contest!!
I love the views! http://www.oneandonlyevents.com/
This resort looks really fantastic! I love the balcony’s and how they overlook the ocean. Nothing better on a honeymoon than to have a gorgeous balcony with a stellar view!
As for a vendor, I’m doing a lot of DIY but I do have a photographer that I believe is amazing — Moments that matter in Mayan Riviera, Mexico
http://momentsthatmatterphotography.com/
Thanks for the contest!
That place looks amazing! Especially the Champagne Breakfast. We are getting our wedding invites from the Stationary Shoppe at William Ashley http://www.williamashley.com/
Beach side massages and a cocktail sound like the best way to celebrate a new marriage!
I am having my wedding at the Liberty Grand! They are awesome! http://www.libertygrand.com/
Wowaweewa! A giveaway of all giveaways! The Westin had me at “Nestled into the lush hillside and embraced by miles of blue hues, acres of tropical colors, and sandy white beach.” Holy heaven. I have the most wonderful photographer – Rachel at Brilliant Imagery. Check out her website at http://www.brilliantimagery.net or her blog at http://brilliantimagery.blogspot.com/. Here’s hoping for endless blue hues….
Oh wow this resort is fabulous from top to bottom. My favorite would be the view of the mountains and water from the pool. It looks so breezy and tropical. Wedding vendor is Lindsay Macdonald Photography. She’s amazing!! http://www.lmacphotography.com/
This place is beautiful! I love the pool and the spa looks so beautiful and relaxing. I think my favorite part would be the beachside cabana couple massages! This would be the perfect getaway after planning a wedding.
My photographer: http://www.giacanali.com
We love the Westin. We try to stay at any of their hotels when we have the opportunity. The resort looks absolutely beautiful and totally peaceful. My fiance and I are both students and are doing this wedding on a tight budget. We are putting off a honeymoon until we can afford one, so a free week away would be awesome!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Our favorite vendor so far is our photographer: http://www.graddyphotography.com
Wow, this resort looks wonderful. Both my future husband and I love the beach and ocean, and we have never been to St. Maarten. We would love to take long strolls on the beach and enjoy the spa at the resort. We currently do not have a honeymoon planned, and this would be a true blessing.
Our wedding vedor that has just been amazing is our photographer. Casey and Drea Cunningham have been wonderful in working with our style and making us feel comfortable. They did an amazing job with our engagement photos. I can not wait to see what they create for us on the big day. Their website is http://www.cunninghamphotoartists.com/
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the place looks amazing so relaxing and romantic but versatile enough that you could also have some advetures if you choose to.
I’d love to win this because since FI and I are footing the bill for out entire wedding and reception what is suffering budget ways is our honeymoon
thanks and good luck to all
couples massage, the beautiful ocean views, pool. All of it looks wonderful! and I have a feeling we will be more than ready for some relaxation :-)
Our wedding photographer is:
http://www.brionhopkins.com
I’m in LOVE! I’ve never been to the Caribbean and what a perfect honeymoon spot!
Check out my Photographer:
http://www.JaclynLPhotography.com
This place is absolutely gorgeous! Love the fact that you can do everything there and not have to leave the site if you dont want to!!! What an awesome honeymoon! I love all my vendors – shouting out one is not enough! Photog – http://www.jamekaautry.com and venue http://www.thecottonroomdurham.com
One word: POOL!
My wonderful photographer is Sheena of S.C. Photography
http://www.sheenacphotography.blogspot.com/
I am not a newlywed, but I certainly feel like one. We have been married for almost 2 years, and I would do it all over again. My favorite wedding vendor was my photographer http://www.lauraryanphotography.com.
This place looks stunning, and just the rest and relaxation we need after not having a honeymoon the first time around.
Oooo! I want to sit in the sauana after having an amazing massage….sit by that pool and tan myself into a happy place :) My wedding photographer is http://christineolsonphotography.blogspot.com/
Wow. What’s not to love about this resort? But I have to say I love love love the view of the water!
http://www.mencerphotography.com/