weddings In Exuma

For many newlyweds, deciding on where to spend their honeymoon
vacation is as important as the wedding itself. A Caribbean
honeymoon is a popular choice, but which one of the islands will
make your “dream come true”? Each one is different in what it
has to offer. Much like contemplating between hiring a DJ or a
band, you need to know exactly what it is you are looking for.
Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas is able to appeal to many
tastes. Whether you are looking for relaxation, culture or
adventure, this island has it all. Moreover, Great Exuma is a
Caribbean island famous for perfect weather, stunning scenery
and above all-romance.

Great Exuma Island has a population of fewer than 4,000 people
and offers peace and serenity. In comparison to other Caribbean
islands, Great Exuma is not overrun by tourists and cruise
ships. On the contrary, the island is relatively secluded and
offers you the chance to hide away on a pristine white sand
beach, or enjoy a picnic in a private cay.

If culture is what you are looking for, Great Exuma has it in
abundance. Visit the remains of cotton growing and salt farming
plantations at Williams Town. Or, take a trip to the fascinating
ancient salt ponds. History comes alive at Elizabeth Harbor
which was once a favorite haunt for pirates. The harbor is home
to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, the first land and sea park
in the world to be declared a national park.

Adventure seekers will be enticed by the endless amount of
activities available on Great Exuma Island. Sailing, scuba
diving, snorkeling and fishing are popular. Experienced guides
are available for hire and they are most happy to inject extra
adrenaline into your Caribbean honeymoon. For the more daring
types, rent a boat or a sea kayak and explore the island on your
own. Whatever your taste, Great Exuma can certainly cater to it.

The time spent on your romantic Caribbean honeymoon should be
memorable. Every couple should be able to look back on that
vacation and wish that they could do it again. The island of
Great Exuma in the Bahamas guarantees lasting memories and days
and nights of sun, fun and romance!

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Where to Honeymoon in the Caribbean

For many newlyweds, deciding on where to spend their honeymoon vacation is as important as the wedding itself. A Caribbean honeymoon is a popular choice, but which one of the islands will make your “dream come true”? Each one is different in what it has to offer. Much like contemplating between hiring a DJ or a band, you need to know exactly what it is you are looking for. Great Exuma Island in the Bahamas is able to appeal to many tastes. Whether you are looking for relaxation, culture or adventure, this island has it all. Moreover, Great Exuma is a Caribbean island famous for perfect weather, stunning scenery and above all-romance.

Great Exuma Island has a population of fewer than 4,000 people and offers peace and serenity. In comparison to other Caribbean islands, Great Exuma is not overrun by tourists and cruise ships. On the contrary, the island is relatively secluded and offers you the chance to hide away on a pristine white sand beach, or enjoy a picnic in a private cay.

If culture is what you are looking for, Great Exuma has it in abundance. Visit the remains of cotton growing and salt farming plantations at Williams Town. Or, take a trip to the fascinating ancient salt ponds. History comes alive at Elizabeth Harbor which was once a favorite haunt for pirates. The harbor is home to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, the first land and sea park in the world to be declared a national park.

Adventure seekers will be enticed by the endless amount of activities available on Great Exuma Island. Sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing are popular. Experienced guides are available for hire and they are most happy to inject extra adrenaline into your Caribbean honeymoon. For the more daring types, rent a boat or a sea kayak and explore the island on your own. Whatever your taste, Great Exuma can certainly cater to it.

The time spent on your romantic Caribbean honeymoon should be memorable. Every couple should be able to look back on that vacation and wish that they could do it again. The island of Great Exuma in the Bahamas guarantees lasting memories and days and nights of sun, fun and romance!

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A Wedding in Exuma

Doesn’t everyone dream about having their wedding on a Caribbean Island? with a warm tropical breeze and turquoise waters lapping on the shore?  Its not difficult to arrange.  Just arrive a few days before the wedding with birth certificate and passport.  Tell your accommodation provider, be it a hotel, bed and breakfast,cottage or private vacation rental home whether you want a barefoot ceremony on the beach or poolside, or a fully catered affair at a top resort.

The cost can be minimal, or you could use the services of Martha Stewart through Sandals at Emerald Bay, its your choice.

Whatever your religion, however many guests, your dream can come true on the beautiful island of Exuma.

Sandals and Martha Stewart in Exuma

Are you planning a wedding? Well, if you’re lucky it could be plannedfor you – by Martha Stewart and her team in the Bahamas!

Last Friday’s special weddings episode of the Martha Stewart Show, which featured Martha Stewart Weddings magazine editor Darcy Miller, a special contest was announced. The grand prize winner, who will be announced on February 11, 2010, will be awarded a customized Martha Stewart Wedding, created by Martha’s team of editors and designers at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas. The package also includes a six-day, five-night stay at Emerald Bay, a four-day, three-night stay for 10 guests, plus roundtrip airfare for the bride and groom, as well as all ten guests. The wedding will be filmed for a special episode of the Martha Stewart Show and photographed for a future edition of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.
Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

Couples who wish to enter the contest, which runs through January 20th, 2010, can go to marthastewartweddings.com where they will be invited to submit a 90-second video explaining why they should be awarded the grand prize. Please also read the complete list of requirements. (The contest is open to U.S. residents only.)

To learn more about customized Martha Stewart Weddings at Sandals Resorts, visit sandals.com

Weddings in Exuma

You can’t make a better choice for a destination wedding than one of The Islands Of The Bahamas. Our clear sky, powdery white sand and crystal-blue water make the perfect setting for your big day. It’s the reason A-list celebrities like Mariah Carey, Cindy Crawford, Deion Sanders and even Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, chose our islands as the place to start their new lives.

To get you ready, even from afar, our professional wedding planners make planning stress-free. They can even tell you about special offers to help you stay within budget. And The Islands Of The Bahamas are perfect for your last hurrah with the guys or girls. Just a short plane ride from Florida, our island locations make it easy for the most important people in your lives to celebrate your wedding day with you.

And the memories don’t have to end once you have the last dance. You can also spend your honeymoon on our tropical paradise. With 700 islands, you can go island-hopping and really experience it all. Relax on secluded beaches. Explore underwater caves. Go shopping for handmade crafts. Try some Bahamian rum punch. Swim with dolphins. An island honeymoon in The Bahamas. It’s the perfect way to start your new life together.

Our Weddings and Honeymoon Unit of the Ministry of Tourism can help you plan any type of wedding as well as help organize your ceremony and act as a facilitator between you and on-island wedding consultants.
To learn more, call 1-888-NUPTIAL (1-888-687-8425) or the Weddings and Honeymoon Unit directly at 1-242-356-0435/7/8. You can also e-mail an officer at romance@bahamas.com. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For a consultation, contact the Bahamas Bridal Association at (888) 777-6794 or info@bahamas-bridal-association.com.

License Requirements

Application for License

The couple must be in The Islands Of The Bahamas at the time of application for the marriage license.

If you arrive via cruise ship you will be required to obtain a letter from the ship’s purser, confirming that you have met the residency period by being in Bahamian waters for twenty-four hours.

You need not apply for a license if you wish to renew your vows.

Apostille

Many countries now require that official documents, such as international marriage certificates, be certified by the issuing country. In The Bahamas, this means that an Apostille (a special seal) is applied by the relevant authority to certify that a document is a true copy of an original. The Apostille can be made available to you within thirty days of the request. Your Wedding Planner or Marriage Officer will assist you in this regard.

Residency Period

Couples may apply a day after their arrival and can be married once they receive their approved license the day after application.

Divorced

If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced. Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarized copy of the final decree must be produced.

Widowed

If either party is widowed, the original death certificate or certified copy must be produced. Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarized copy of the death certificate must be produced.

Single Persons

If either party is single and never been married before, a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in the country of residence. This document must accompany the application for the marriage license. This declaration can also be obtained in The Bahamas from an attorney-at-law or notary public.

Minors

Minors (under 18 years) may be married with both parents’ consent. Consent forms for minors are available at the Registrar General’s office.

Marrying in The Out Islands

Couples wishing to be married on The Out Islands (any island outside of New Providence and Grand Bahama) can obtain a Marriage License at the Administrator’s Office on that island.

Proof of Identification and Residency

Both parties must produce a valid passport, birth certificate and photo ID. The parties must also produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas. The Bahamas Immigration Card or entry stamp in your passport will suffice.

Blood Test

No blood test is necessary.

Fees

The fee for a marriage license is $120 inclusive of one certified copy of a marriage certificate. Extra marriage certificates are available at $20 each.
Note: Marriage licenses are issued at the office of the Registrar General in Nassau. This office is open to the public Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Address: P.O. Box N-532
Nassau, The Bahamas
Phone: (242) 323-0594
(242) 323-0595, (242) 323-0597
Fax: (242) 322-5553, (242) 393-7908

Weddings in The Bahamas

You can’t make a better choice for a destination wedding than one of The Islands Of The Bahamas. Our clear sky, powdery white sand and crystal-blue water make the perfect setting for your big day. It’s the reason A-list celebrities like Mariah Carey, Cindy Crawford, Deion Sanders and even Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, chose our islands as the place to start their new lives.

To get you ready, even from afar, our professional wedding planners make planning stress-free. They can even tell you about special offers to help you stay within budget. And The Islands Of The Bahamas are perfect for your last hurrah with the guys or girls. Just a short plane ride from Florida, our island locations make it easy for the most important people in your lives to celebrate your wedding day with you.

And the memories don’t have to end once you have the last dance. You can also spend your honeymoon on our tropical paradise. With 700 islands, you can go island-hopping and really experience it all. Relax on secluded beaches. Explore underwater caves. Go shopping for handmade crafts. Try some Bahamian rum punch. Swim with dolphins. An island honeymoon in The Bahamas. It’s the perfect way to start your new life together.

Application for License

The couple must be in The Islands Of The Bahamas at the time of application for the marriage license.

 

If you arrive via cruise ship you will be required to obtain a letter from the ship’s purser, confirming that you have met the residency period by being in Bahamian waters for twenty-four hours.

 

You need not apply for a license if you wish to renew your vows.

 

Apostille

Many countries now require that official documents, such as international marriage certificates, be certified by the issuing country. In The Bahamas, this means that an Apostille (a special seal) is applied by the relevant authority to certify that a document is a true copy of an original. The Apostille can be made available to you within thirty days of the request. Your Wedding Planner or Marriage Officer will assist you in this regard.

 

Residency Period

Couples may apply a day after their arrival and can be married once they receive their approved license the day after application.

 

Divorced

If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced. Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarized copy of the final decree must be produced.

 

Widowed

If either party is widowed, the original death certificate or certified copy must be produced. Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarized copy of the death certificate must be produced.

 

Single Persons

If either party is single and never been married before, a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths in the country of residence. This document must accompany the application for the marriage license. This declaration can also be obtained in The Bahamas from an attorney-at-law or notary public.

 

Minors

Minors (under 18 years) may be married with both parents’ consent. Consent forms for minors are available at the Registrar General’s office.

 

Marrying in The Out Islands

Couples wishing to be married on The Out Islands (any island outside of New Providence and Grand Bahama) can obtain a Marriage License at the Administrator’s Office on that island.

 

Proof of Identification and Residency

Both parties must produce a valid passport, birth certificate and photo ID. The parties must also produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas. The Bahamas Immigration Card or entry stamp in your passport will suffice.

 

Blood Test

No blood test is necessary.

 

Fees

The fee for a marriage license is $120 inclusive of one certified copy of a marriage certificate. Extra marriage certificates are available at $20 each.
Note: Marriage licenses are issued at the office of the Registrar General in Nassau. This office is open to the public Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

Address: P.O. Box N-532
Nassau, The Bahamas
Phone:       (242) 323-0594     
              (242) 323-0595, (242) 323-0597       
Fax: (242) 322-5553, (242) 393-7908