Last Updated on May 20, 2025 by Precious Richardson
You may have noticed Martha Stewart’s first destination wedding magazine issue hit the news stands this month. I’m sure it’s part of a grand plan to focus on the growing destination weddings movement. If you’re familiar with the Sandals brand resort wedding selections, you will quickly notice the premier package designer name change. That’s right! As of January 1, 2010, all Sandals destination weddings switch from Preston Bailey designs to designs of Martha Stewart.
What type of changes can you expect?
The designs are no longer referred to as “collections.” They are now referenced as “themes.” These themes are certainly conducive to the keen design eye of Martha Stewart. There’s a sense of the classic less is more with a special Martha spun emphasis on each design’s details. You won’t be bound to a specific wedding cake (although they are gorgeous). Instead, you will have the option to add petit fours or cup cakes with doily accents. As a side note: We always suggest adding personalized touches to make your resort packaged wedding your very own.
What about the price point?
Did you say price? Naughty you! Remember, it’s not about the price. It’s all about the investment. You can expect your investment to be slightly less on average with these newly presented themes.
What should you expect if you currently have a Preston Bailey Collection wedding booked?
Worry not! You will still enjoy the beautiful Preston Bailey Signature Collection Wedding you’ve planned as booked.
What about weddings at Beaches (the family all inclusive luxury sister brand)?
We’ll keep you posted! As of now, Preston Bailey’s Collection is the only premium offers listed. However, since Martha announced craft camps for families at Beaches locations, we’re sure this will change at the turn of the new year as well.
What do you do if you need more information?
Contact us :: Precious Nuptials & Destinations offers the best of both worlds (destination wedding and travel planning). As a Certified Sandals Specialist (CSS), and certified travel agents, we can offer your wedding group level customized service to tie the entire process together. You can also benefit from securing one of our fabulous on location wedding coordinators to tie all the luscious details of your planning together. More on this non-Sandals exclusive option to follow!
Visit the Sandals website to get all the wonderful details. The overview image clips from Sandals’ website are for your quick viewing pleasure.
[To your precious nuptial :: Cheers!]
