| Does your fantasy wedding take place on a powdery | | | | a delicious West Indian rum cake will delight your |
| white beach with a backdrop of crystal clear water | | | | guests. |
| and blue sky? The Bahamas provides not only | | | | Bahamian steel drums will have you and your guests |
| picturesque scenery, but also an average year-round | | | | dancing all night under the stars. Hiring a Junkanoo |
| tropical climate of 83 degrees F/28.5 degrees C. | | | | band, (native music by Bahamians) would be a great |
| Romance is inherent in this magnificent exotic location. | | | | addition to the line up of entertainment at your |
| A wedding ceremony at sunset is the most popular | | | | beach wedding. |
| time of day for a beach wedding. | | | | Wedding Package |
| The Beach Wedding | | | | Because the Bahamas is the marriage capital of the |
| Remember it is your memorable day and, as the | | | | world, companies will compete for your business by |
| bride and groom, it can be whatever you envision it | | | | offering all types of wedding and honeymoon |
| to be. So be creative and inspire your family and | | | | vacation packages. Shop around until you find |
| friends to do the same. Whether you choose to say | | | | something that suits your specific needs and those |
| "I do" in your bathing suits or in the traditional | | | | of your guests. Whatever your budget, you will find |
| wedding attire, your beach wedding should implant a | | | | suitable accommodations. Whether you stay at a |
| memory that will last a lifetime. | | | | luxury resort or choose the comfort of a cozy inn, |
| Legal Requirements | | | | the exotic ocean scenery is still the same. |
| In order to have your wedding in the Bahamas, you | | | | A typical wedding package offers the following: |
| must register for a marriage license after a 24-hour | | | | - Accommodations |
| residency period. The cost is approximately $100 and | | | | - Photography and/or videographer |
| the marriage license is valid for 90 days. Both parties | | | | - Food catering |
| must go together to the place of registry to apply. | | | | - Ceremony and reception facilities |
| Necessary Documents | | | | - Flowers |
| - Photo ID (driver's license) | | | | - Minister |
| - Valid passports | | | | - Wedding Consultant |
| - Divorce decree (if re-marrying) | | | | Wedding Budget |
| - Death certificate (if widowed) | | | | If your budget can afford it, hire a wedding |
| - Proof of arrival in the Bahamas (plane ticket stub) | | | | consultant to handle the details of your beach |
| - Written parental consent for parties under 18 years | | | | wedding. This will allow the bride and groom to |
| of age | | | | thoroughly enjoy the wedding worry-free. A local |
| Food and Entertainment | | | | consultant would be your best bet as they specialize |
| Bahamian cuisine, influenced by the American South, | | | | in Bahamas weddings. If you choose to deal with the |
| presents a great variety of traditional dishes such as | | | | preparations yourself, keep it simple so that you can |
| curried goat, rock lobster, fried plantains, conch | | | | stay in the moment without being overwhelmed, and |
| fritters, grouper fingers, and souse (a soup unique to | | | | enjoy the beach wedding of your dreams! |
| the Caribbean). When it comes to the wedding cake, | | | | |