DESTINATION WEDDINGS
The Shore Club Turks & Caicos Wedding Planning
One of my favorite things about a destination wedding is getting a few days with the people you usually only see for an evening. You can catch up over breakfast, spend an afternoon by the pool, and take a walk on the beach before everyone gets dressed for dinner.
That’s what I like about The Shore Club in Turks & Caicos. It sits on Long Bay Beach, a quieter stretch of Providenciales, with spacious suites for families and Grace Bay close enough for an evening out. If that sounds like the kind of wedding weekend you’d love to share with your guests, I’d put it on your shortlist. You can get to know both areas in our Turks & Caicos destination wedding guide.
Facts AT A GLANCE
Location | Long Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Resort style | Family-friendly beachfront resort with daily breakfast included. Lunch, dinner, and drinks are priced separately.
Accommodations | Junior Suites, one- to three-bedroom suites and penthouses, and six oceanfront Estate Villas
Closest airport | Providenciales International Airport (PLS), about 15 minutes by car depending on traffic
Wedding venues | Long Bay Beach, the boardwalk, the ballroom and its ocean-view balcony, villas, and poolside settings
Sister resort | The Palms Turks & Caicos on Grace Bay Beach
Hi, I’m Andrea!
I have been helping couples plan destination weddings throughout Mexico and the Caribbean since 2013, and a beautiful resort photo only tells you so much!
When I look at a resort for a wedding group, I look at the full experience: where your guests will stay, what there is for them to do between your events, how the resort works once everyone arrives, and whether the wedding spaces truly fit the celebration you have in mind.
Ready to chat about your destination wedding? I’d love to hop on a call! Schedule a time here.
A NOTE FROM ME
Here's why The Shore club Turks & Caicos might make my shortlist for your wedding:
✓ You want a quieter beach with Grace Bay close by. Long Bay gives you space for a morning walk, and guests can still head to Grace Bay for dinner or a little shopping.
✓ You want the water in your wedding photos. Go barefoot on the beach or look at the boardwalk for an ocean backdrop on solid footing.
✓ You’re bringing several generations. Between the multi-bedroom suites, a kids’ club, and a pool just for adults, guests can spend the day at their own pace and meet back up for the wedding.
Sound like your kind of destination wedding? Keep reading. ↓
THE RESORT
So, What's It Actually Like?
I’d happily spend an afternoon by the pool at The Shore Club. It has just enough going on, and I can picture telling friends, “Come find us whenever you get in,” then looking up three hours later and realizing we’re all still there. And if you ask me where to go for dinner, it’s SUI-REN. I’d go back for the sushi alone!
Long Bay is quieter than Grace Bay, which is one of the reasons I like it for a wedding weekend. The water is shallow, and on breezy days you’ll see kiteboarders out there. If you’re set on getting married by the water, I’d ask the resort team how sheltered your ceremony spot is and what your backup would be if the wind picks up.
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The Shore Club offers the perfect backdrop for a Turks & Caicos beach wedding ceremony!
WHERE YOU'LL SAY "I DO"
Wedding Venues
The beach and boardwalk both put Long Bay in the background. From there, you can take the celebration indoors to the ballroom or keep it outside for cocktails on the balcony. The resort lists the villa for up to 40 wedding guests. For the other spaces, ask for a layout based on your guest count and whether you’re planning a ceremony, cocktails, or dinner with a dance floor.
The Beach
For the couple who wants the classic Turks & Caicos moment: powdery white sand, turquoise water, and a ceremony that lets the destination do the talking.
The Boardwalk
You get the Long Bay view with a firm surface underfoot. If anyone in your group has mobility needs, ask about the full route from their room to the ceremony, including any steps and the type of surface along the way.
Ballroom
The 3,000-square-foot ballroom can host an indoor ceremony or reception. Its ocean-view balcony is a natural spot to gather for cocktail hours!
Villa
Villa ceremonies and receptions are available for up to 40 people. If you’re picturing a small wedding with everyone in one private setting, ask which villa and layout would work for your group.
If you want that turquoise Turks & Caicos water in your wedding photos, The Shore Club might be the perfect spot for you!
LET’S TALK DETAILS
Wedding Packages
The Shore Club can host anything from a ceremony with just the two of you to a full wedding weekend with family and friends. If you’re picturing a welcome dinner or one last brunch before everyone heads home, bring that up when you talk with the resort’s wedding coordinator.
I like to look at the wedding quote and the room block together early on. That way, you can see what the weekend will cost you and what your guests can expect to spend on their stay. As your destination wedding travel advisor, I’ll help you understand the room block contract before you sign. The Shore Club’s wedding coordinator will work with you on the celebration itself. Learn more about how we work.
ASK ANDREA
My Take on The Shore Club TUrks & Caicos
I’d put The Shore Club on your shortlist if you’re picturing a laid-back wedding weekend on a quieter beach, with room for the whole family. I love the two- and three-bedroom suites for families who want to stay together, and with four pools, it’s easy to picture everyone finding their favorite spot for the afternoon. For the ceremony, I’d start with the boardwalk. You get that bright blue Long Bay water behind you, and everyone gets to keep their shoes on!
This is where I come in as your Resort Matchmaker. As your destination wedding travel advisor, I’ll help you compare The Shore Club with options on Grace Bay, see what your guests would pay to stay, and understand the room block contract before you sign. Once you’ve picked your resort, my team will build your custom wedding website and handle guest reservations while the resort’s wedding coordinator takes care of the celebration on site.
If The Shore Club is already on your list, let’s talk about your wedding. Tell me who you’re bringing and what you’d love to do together while you’re there. We’ll figure out if Long Bay feels like your kind of weekend.
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Let’s Talk About Your Wedding.
A resort can look great online. The right fit comes down to your guest list, budget, wedding vision, and the kind of experience you want everyone to have.
We’ll help you decide whether The Shore Club checks your boxes or whether another resort should be part of the conversation. Bring us your ideas. We’ll help you turn them into a plan.
ROOMS & SUITES
Where You’ll Stay
One of the reasons I love The Shore Club for a destination wedding is how many ways your guests can stay. Your friends can split a suite and each get a king bed. Your sister can put the kids to bed and still have a living room to hang out in. And if your family wants to make a whole vacation out of it, you can all stay together in an oceanfront villa. That’s a lot of flexibility for one wedding guest list!
Junior Suites are where I’d start for couples who want a king bed and a choice of garden, pool, or partial ocean views.
Double Junior Suites have two king beds and two sleeper sofas. I’d look at these for friends who want to share a room and have their own beds.
Oceanfront One-Bedroom Deluxe Suites are my pick for the two of you. There’s a full kitchen, a separate living area, and a wraparound balcony where you can have coffee together before the wedding day gets going.
Two- and Three-Bedroom Suites give families separate bedrooms and a living room where everyone can spend time together.
Oceanfront Estate Villas have three to six bedrooms, a private pool, direct beach access, and a personal butler. I’d look at these if several relatives want to stay under one roof!
How We Help With Your Wedding Room Block
I’d start with your guest list and get a feel for who’ll want their own room and who might share. Then I’ll check which categories can go into your block and what your guests would pay for each. If a few families are counting on the bigger suites, we’ll check availability early and walk through the room block contract together before you sign.
Once your block is set, my team will build your custom wedding website and handle guest reservations!
LOVE THE RESORT?
HERE’S WHERE WE COME IN.
Finding a beautiful resort is the easy part. Turning it into a destination wedding that actually works for you and your guests? That’s where we come in.
→ We help you figure out if it’s actually the right fit. A gorgeous Instagram feed doesn’t tell you whether the room rates work for your guest list, the wedding venues fit your vision, or your group will actually enjoy spending four days here.
→ We handle the room block + guest travel. Contracts, room categories, deposits, deadlines, transfers, special requests, Aunt Linda’s flight question... you don’t need another full-time job just because you’re getting married.
→ We know what questions to ask before you sign. What happens if your guest count changes? Which rooms count toward your block? Are there minimum stays? What’s included in the wedding package and what will cost extra? We help you understand what you’re actually agreeing to.
→ And when your guests have questions? They come to us. You should be planning your wedding, not spending your lunch break explaining airport transfers in the group chat.
Have questions or ready to get started? Get in touch with us here!
DINING & DRINKS
What’s on The Menu?
If you ask me where to go for dinner at The Shore Club, I’m sending you to SUI-REN. It’s my favorite restaurant at the resort, and I’d go back for the sushi alone! I also love that breakfast is included at Almond Tree. It gives everyone an easy place to meet up in the morning, especially the day after the wedding when you want to hear what you missed on the dance floor!
SUI-REN | Where I’d send you for dinner for two. It’s open-air, with sushi, ceviche, and dishes inspired by Japanese and Peruvian cooking.
Almond Tree | This spot serves the breakfast buffet in its courtyard. At dinner, it’s a more casual spot for wood-fired pizza and Southern-inspired comfort food under the almond trees.
Sea Grapes | Where I’d head for lunch in a swimsuit. It’s right by the beach, with a Caribbean-inspired menu, an oceanfront deck, and a swim-up bar.
Colonnade | An easy lunch spot if you’ve already claimed a pool chair. Think salads, sushi, and small plates you can order to your cabana.
THE GUEST EXPERIENCE
What will everyone do all week?
If I were bringing a wedding group to The Shore Club, I’d leave at least one afternoon wide open. Some of your guests will want to get out on the water. Others will find a pool chair and be perfectly happy there until it’s time to get dressed for dinner. That’s what I like about this resort for a group. Everyone gets a little vacation of their own, and you still get plenty of time together.
For the Pool and Beach Crowd
There are four pools, so it’s easy to find your spot. I’d send friends who want a swim-up drink to Sea Grapes and anyone who wants a quieter afternoon to the adults-only pool. Down on Long Bay Beach, guests can borrow kayaks, paddleboards, snorkel gear, or a Hobie Cat.
For the Spa and Tennis Crowd
If you’re giving yourselves a morning off before the wedding, I’d book a massage in one of Dune Spa’s oceanfront treatment bungalows. For the friends who pack workout clothes on every trip, there’s a fitness center, a 75-foot lap pool, and a tennis court that’s lit for evening play.
For Families Bringing Kids
The complimentary Jungle Jam Kids Club has activities for ages 4 to 12. Between the kids’ club, the pools, and the shallow water at Long Bay, there’s plenty for families to do between wedding events. And I love that parents can sneak off for a little time at the adults-only pool while the kids are at Jungle Jam.
For Guests Who Want to Explore
If you’re in the mood for dinner on Grace Bay, I’d take the complimentary shuttle over to The Palms, The Shore Club’s sister resort. And if you want one extra thing to do together outside the wedding, I’d look at a private boat charter. An afternoon out on the water would be high on my list, especially if you’ve got friends coming to Turks & Caicos for the first time.
Because a destination wedding should leave you feeling relaxed, too!
The Shore Club Turks & Caicos Wedding FAQs
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Yes. You can get married on the sand at Long Bay Beach or on the boardwalk if you want the same blue-water backdrop with solid footing. There’s also an indoor ballroom for ceremonies and receptions. I’d start with your guest count and how you’d like the evening to flow, then narrow down the spaces from there.
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Breakfast at Almond Tree is included with your stay. Lunch, dinner, drinks, and private wedding events are priced separately. I’d make that clear on your wedding website so guests know what to budget for beyond their room.
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The Shore Club is on Long Bay Beach, a quieter stretch of Providenciales. Grace Bay is a short drive away, and guests can take the complimentary shuttle to The Palms, The Shore Club’s sister resort on Grace Bay.
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Yes. This is one I’d keep on your shortlist if several families are traveling with kids. The two- and three-bedroom suites give families room to stay together, and there’s a family-friendly pool and a complimentary kids’ club for ages 4 to 12.
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The Shore Club is about a 15-minute drive from Providenciales International Airport (PLS), depending on traffic. Once your guests have their flights, we can help them with airport transfers.
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The minimum stay depends on the terms for your dates. I’ll check that early, along with which room types can go into your block. That’s especially helpful if some guests can only come for the weekend and others want to turn it into a longer vacation.
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The Shore Club’s wedding coordinator works with you on the ceremony and reception. As your destination wedding travel advisor, I’ll help you understand the room block contract, and my team will build your custom wedding website and handle guest reservations and travel questions.
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HI, I'M ANDREA!
Your Destination Wedding Resort Matchmaker
I look at resorts a little differently.
I’ve been planning destination weddings since 2013, and I’ve learned that the prettiest resort isn’t always the right resort. I help couples look beyond the photos to find the resort that actually fits their wedding, their guests, and their budget.
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