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