A Wedding Paradise in the Bahamas
by: Ester Napoli
Do you envision your wedding in a tropical paradise? Perhaps you see
yourself exchanging vows on the warm sand beside an aquamarine sea or
sailing off into the sunset with ten of your dearest friends to enjoy
a wedding feast and the spectacular scenery. If such a scenario appeals
to you, a Bahamas wedding can make your dream come true.
In order to be eligible for a legal Bahamas wedding, you and your partner
must spend one day in the Bahamas before submitting an application for
a marriage license ($100). You must provide a photo ID. If you are widowed,
you are required to provide the death certificate of your spouse; if
you are divorced, you must provide a document proving that you are legally
divorced. You will also need to have proof of your arrival date in the
Bahamas (your Bahamas Embarkation Card will do). It is recommended that
you obtain a copy of your wedding certificate before you leave the Bahamas.
It can be mailed to you if time is an issue but delays and complications
have been frequently encountered. Once you arrive home, you will need
this marriage certificate in order to obtain other legal documents.
Wedding packages are offered at most hotels and resorts in the Bahamas.
Prices vary. Here are a few examples:
* Small Hope Bay Lodge located in Andros Island, Bahamas,
is a smaller resort consisting of 20 cottages, one of which is a honeymoon
cottage. It offers a simple wedding package for $500 which includes
all the necessary paper work, a cake and champagne, a video and photos.
At this resort you can get married on the beach or even underwater!
* The Bluff House Beach Hotel located in Green Turtle
Bay, Abaco, Bahamas, offers a wedding package that includes: a wedding
coordinator, a wedding cake, a minister or administrator to perform
the ceremony, a photographer, the bride’s bouquet and a bottle
of champagne. They will also be happy to arrange for a live band and
a buffet.
* Bahamas Wedding Paradise is an organization that
offers several wedding packages. You can select one of their packages
or design your own. Packages range in price from $360 to over $3000
(please note that Bahamas Wedding Paradise is not a hotel or a resort).
Make the wedding of your dreams a reality and start your married life
in the tropical paradise of the Bahamas!
About The Author - Ester Napoli: They say if you want
to be happy, you have to do something you are passionate about. One
of my passions is traveling and the one place I fell in love with was
the Bahamas; the white sand, clear waters, friendly environment. It
is paradise on earth. I enjoy all aspects of the Bahamas; the culture,
the history, the countless sports and activities to keep you busy, and
of course, the fabulous weather. Website: Glorious Bahamas Real Estate
(www.gloriousbahamas.com).
- info@gloriousbahamas.com
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