A wedding · in Sanya
Together with their families
Carl&Rachel
Saturday
27 . 03 . 2027
The Westin Sanya · Haitang Bay
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Save the date — RSVP by 1 December 2026
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The Venue
The Westin Sanya
Haitang Bay Resort
Find us
The Westin Sanya Haitang Bay Resort
Haitang Bay National Coast
Sanya, Hainan 572013, China
Getting here
By air to Sanya
- SYXSanya Phoenix International — direct from Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul and major Chinese cities.
- CAR≈ 50 minutes from SYX to the resort. Private transfer through the concierge ≈ ¥350.
- VIAEasiest US/EU connection: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong or Singapore.
Our gift to you
What's covered
- ◇Two nights at the Westin — Friday 26 → Sunday 28 March.
- ◇Daily breakfast at Seasonal Tastes for each guest.
- ◇All wedding events — welcome dinner, ceremony, reception, brunch.
Extra nights, room upgrades, spa, restaurants and bar tabs are on you. Please RSVP early so we can hold your room.
What to wear
Dress code, three nights
I.
Welcome dinner
Resort casual
Linen, light colours, sandals. The breeze is real.
II.
Ceremony & reception
Garden formal
Long florals, light suits — and please, no stilettos. The lawn won't forgive them.
III.
Farewell brunch
Whatever's easiest
Swimsuit underneath is encouraged.
A first look
Pool to ocean
Pool, lit
Day & night
Three days, by the sea
The Itinerary
Everything happens within a five-minute walk on the resort grounds. Times are Sanya local (UTC+8). We'll come fetch you if you sleep through anything important.
01
Friday, 26 March
Arrival
Take the afternoon to settle in. The lobby is a few steps from the main pool.
- 15:00from threeHotel Check-inWestin Lobby As you travel
- 19:00seven o'clock in the eveningWelcome DinnerFive Sen5es Pavilion Resort casual · linen, light colours
- 21:30later in the eveningNightcap by the lagoonLagoon Bar Same — bring a layer
02
Saturday, 27 March
The Wedding
The day itself. Take your time at breakfast — nothing happens until late afternoon.
- 07:00until elevenBreakfast (covered)Seasonal Tastes As you wake
- 16:30half past four in the afternoonCeremonyOceanfront Lawn Garden formal · barefoot-friendly
- 17:30five thirty in the eveningCocktailsBeach Pool Terrace Same — golden hour
- 19:00seven o'clock in the eveningDinner ReceptionWestin Club House Garden formal
- 21:00from nine onwardDancingClub House Lawn Kick off the heels
03
Sunday, 28 March
Farewell
No rush. Linger by the pool — checkout is at noon.
- 10:00from ten until oneFarewell BrunchBreeze Outdoor Lawn Resort casual
- 12:00by twelveCheck-outWestin Lobby
- —throughout the afternoonDeparturesSYX or onward
Helpful answers
Things you might
be wondering
10 answers
Most guests from the US, UK, EU, Australia and Canada can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days through November 2026 — and Hainan itself runs a 30-day visa-free policy for 59 nationalities. Please double-check the rules for your passport closer to the date; we'll send a reminder six weeks out.
Fly into Sanya Phoenix International (SYX). Direct flights run from Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul and most major Chinese cities. From the US or Europe, the easiest path is a connection through Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong or Singapore. The resort is about a 50-minute drive from the airport — a private car can be arranged through the concierge for around ¥350.
Google, Instagram, WhatsApp and most western services are blocked on Chinese networks. Install a VPN before you arrive (Astrill and ExpressVPN both work well). WeChat works everywhere and is a lovely way to keep in touch with us during the trip — we'll share our IDs with the group chat in February.
Yes. Two nights at the Westin (26 → 28 March) and daily breakfast for each guest are our gift. Any extra nights, room upgrades, spa, restaurants and bar tabs are on you. Please RSVP early so we can hold your room.
Because the resort capacity is finite, we've named each guest's party on the invitation itself — including any plus-ones and children. Whoever appears on your card is who we're so delighted to host. If something looks off or you'd like to ask about an addition, please reach out to us directly and we'll do our best. The resort has a wonderful kids' club, too, if you'd ever like a quiet moment to yourselves.
Welcome dinner — resort casual, linen and light colours. Ceremony & reception — garden formal: think long florals, light suits, and please leave the stilettos at home (the lawn won't forgive them). Brunch — whatever feels easiest.
Glorious. Sanya in late March is around 28°C / 82°F by day, dropping to a soft 22°C / 72°F in the evening. Light rain is rare. Pack reef-friendly sunscreen, a hat, a swimsuit, and one warmer layer for the breeze after dark.
The currency is the renminbi (¥ / RMB). Almost everything in China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay — both now accept foreign cards if you set them up before you arrive. The Westin takes Visa, Mastercard and Amex. Tipping isn't customary in mainland China; service is included.
On the RSVP form there's a free-text dietary field. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and shellfish allergies are all easily accommodated by the resort kitchens. If your needs are more specific, please email us directly and we'll loop in the chef.
Swimsuit, sandals, a hat, reef-safe sunscreen, a light layer for evenings, your ceremony outfit, and an adapter (China uses Type A/I plugs, 220V). Anything you forget, the resort sundry shop has.
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