5 of the world’s best free hotel and...

Book your clients a free wedding, with Laura French’s pick of inclusive packages

Sandals Montego Bay, Jamaica
Sandals (lead picture) has long been known for its commitment to complimentary weddings, with couples staying three nights or more eligible for a free package at any of the group’s resorts. The deal includes a wedding planner, ceremony, cocktail reception and honeymoon dinner, and if they book guests, clients will also get a selection of extra ‘Bells and Whistles’ too. Stay seven nights and they’ll also get credit for licence fees, photography and more. sandals.com

Royalton Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Royalton Punta Cana offers free symbolic beach weddings for up to 10 guests with the cerulean ocean for a backdrop. Couples get a wedding coordinator, ceremony, dinner reception, cake and spa discount all on the house, with the option to upgrade to a legally recognised ceremony for an additional fee. Extra guests and cherry-on-the-cake toppings such as a Dominican-themed cocktail party, disco and Bridal Suite package can be added. www.royaltonresorts.com/royalton-punta-cana

Sugar Beach, Mauritius
It’s not only in the Caribbean that couples can find some decent deals; Mauritius has its own answer to the free-weddings trend at Sugar Beach. Guests staying five nights or more get a Celebration Specialist, wedding gift, ceremony, beach dinner for two, as well as other freebies. www.sugarbeachresort.com/en

Secrets Playa Mujeres, Mexico
Like Sandals, AMResorts offers free weddings across its brands, from its adult-only Zoëtry properties to family-friendly Dreams resorts for couples wanting to bring the kids. For those after a fiesta to remember, look to Mexico, where Secrets Playa Mujeres offers a symbolic ceremony with all the trimmings for free when guests stay seven nights or more – including a Newlywed Package and a room for the bride or groom the night before the wedding. amrcollection.com

Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic
If three golf courses, seven restaurants, a beach club and marina aren’t enough to tempt clients at this luxury, village-style resort, the complimentary Euphoria package might be. Couples can tie the knot on the beach, on the scenic Terraza de Corazon or at a 16th-century church for free if they stay at least four nights, with a private dinner for up to eight guests and free Prosecco on arrival among the perks. casadecampo.do