The natural beauty of the Caribbean Islands provides the perfect backdrop for weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, and weddings with palm-fringed beaches, elegant plantation houses, awe-inspiring scenery, the soft tropical air, and the hypnotic sounds of the steel bands. Weddings can take place in such historic settings as Antigua’s Nelson’s Dockyard, St Lucia’s Pigeon Island, St Kitts’ Brimstone Hill, Nesbit Plantation in Nevis to name a few. Use the awe-inspiring Piton Peaks at sunset, or just barefoot on a deserted white sand beach, or on a yacht. Imagine getting married on a treasure island against a backdrop of palm-fringed white sands and a turquoise sea sparkling behind you, or on a sailboat, or in an arbour, scented with the perfume of exotic tropical flowers.
Initially just tell us the island of your choice and the preferred location, and we will come back to you with with ideas and suggestions.
What are the fees?
These will include a Marriage Licence fee, a Special Marriage Licence fee (if required), Registrars fees, and the Marriage Certificate. These fees may vary island to island, and the fees applicable to the island of your choice are available on request.
How about documents? What do we need?
It's easy to get married in the Caribbean. For a normal wedding licence you just need to have stay 3 to 4 days before the wedding. After you've been here for requisite number of days application can be made for a license on your behalf. However there is a Special License which requires no residency period. If you arrive with all necessary legal documents and file them with a lawyer in the morning by the afternoon of the same day you can obtain the special licence. Here is a list of the documents that you need to obtain a marriage licence:
Valid Passports
Birth Certificates
Sworn Affidavit (or letter from a Clergy Man, Lawyer or Registry), attesting that neither party has not been married previously
Decree Absolute, for each divorced party
In the case of a widow/widower a Death Certificate of first spouse is required
Legal proof if a name was changed by Deed Poll
If under the age of 21, written parental consent by way of an Affidavit from a Lawyer or Notary Public.
All documents must be in English. If the originals are in another language, they must be translated into English and certified
Are there any other legal requirements?
Both parties must be over 15, if under 18, written authorization from your parents or guardians is required. It is important that all documents presented are original or certified original by the issuing departments or offices. Ensure that all documents are in your legal name, and provide affidavits in cases where you are known by another name. Your marriage must also be solemnized or celebrated in the presence of two or more witnesses, apart from the Marriage Officer.
Is the marriage ceremony legal?
Of course, it is both legal and binding. Additionally, consent must be expressed by both parties to accept each other as husband and wife.
Can I be married in a church?
Yes, but it requires the permission from the church authorities where you wish to be married. Have your pastor contact the church to establish the requirements. Some churches ask that the couple attend pre-nuptial consultations. Allow some extra time if planning a church ceremony.
Where can I get a list of churches?
Contact us for a list of churches on the island of your choice.
Can my hotel assist with the arrangements?
Certainly, as most hotels offer wedding and honeymoon packages. Check with us for more information.
