I definitely want to have a small, beautiful destination wedding. I'm looking for opinions from other couples or wedding guests on the best places to have a destination wedding. We live in America, so really want to go somewhere outside of the USA (though we would consider Hawaii as well). I am open to any destination in the world, with the exception of:
- very very cold, icy, places
- dark and rainy places
- very commercial resorts (Sandals, Superclubs, etc)
- places that are extremely difficult to get to
- places that are very expensive to travel to (would make it too restrictive for our guests)
- places that have extremely difficult marriage license requirements for American citizens
Other than that, open to pretty much anything. We're open to beach, mountain, forest, city, tropics - whatever!
Thank you so much!
2007-11-28 00:22:27 · 8 answers · asked by Snowflake 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
ON A CRUISE! depending where you live - you may take a 3 day 2 night cruise (a weekend) to any of the islands and you can have your ceremony there not to mention unlimited food, parties and pools.....
for the reception and ceremony itself you will have to arrange something
considering cruises can be expensive (but cheaper than your regular destination wedding - unless you are paying for the accomodations) it is the best deal for your guests
depending on you're financial state - their presence can be your present!
2007-11-28 01:37:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
St. Lucia is the perfect destination for Caribbean weddings and honeymoons. The natural beauty of this Caribbean tropical island seems to have been created for romantics. Palm fringed beaches, elegant old plantation houses, the soft tropical air, hypnotic steel band music, the tantalizing aroma of the cuisine combined, all make weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries popular on St. Lucia. Wonderful climate, astounding beauty and friendly islanders makes St. Lucia simply perfect, Simply Beautiful for your special wedding day.
St. Lucia offers you the freedom of having your wedding just the way you want it.
Marriage:
It's easy to get married in St Lucia. You have the option of getting married on the same day where you would be required to pay EC$540 (US$200) if you are able to produce all the necessary documents. You can also opt to stay two days and upwards on island where you would be required to pay EC$335 (US $125). A local Solicitor would be able to apply for a license on your behalf. Here is a list of the documents that you need to obtain a marriage license in St Lucia:
Passport
Birth Certificate
Decree Absolute (if one of the parties is divorced)
In the case of a widow/widower a Death Certificate of first spouse is required
If a name has been changed, a Deed Poll is required
If one of the parties is under the age of 18, evidence of a consent of parents is required in the form of a sworn affidavit stamped by a Notary Public
If any required documents are not in English, an authenticated translation must be available
Fees
Marriage License (2 days before date of marriage) EC$335.00
Special Marriage License (less than 2 days or same day of marriage) EC$540.00
Registrar Fees EC$100.00
Marriage Certificate EC$8.00
All of these details are taken care of by your hotel from whom a variety of Wedding packages are available. However you may wish to speak to your Reps or Tour Operator about getting married in St. Lucia.
The hotels can also usually arrange any other requirements ? bridal bouquet, button holes and other floral arrangements, photos, video, steelband music, wedding cake etc. Prices vary.
2007-11-28 00:29:20 · answer #2 · answered by ebony_316 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are some really great places in the Cayman Islands and you only have to be there a day or two before you can get your marriage license. It's pretty popular so the travel probably won't be super expensive. If you Google "Cayman Islands" they have wedding locations on their national website.
2007-11-28 01:38:20 · answer #3 · answered by Deanrijo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-30 06:30:41 · answer #4 · answered by vignola 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to a travel agent, they will have information on a lot of places to have a destination wedding. There are tons of places in Mexico and the Carribean.
2007-11-28 01:52:52 · answer #5 · answered by vaya 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I play for weddings in Portland Castle in Dorset, UK. So far I have had people from Australia , New Zealand and probably my favoutire, a couple where the bride was from Portland Oregon, they met in the other Portland in the USA and married in Portland Dorset. It's probably too far away and too random, but it's a nice thought. God bless you on your happy day, wherever you decide to hold it.
2007-11-28 00:31:14 · answer #6 · answered by SKCave 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bali, Indonesia
2007-11-28 00:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Destinations weddings are great, but don't be surprised when many family and friends opt not to go. Or go and don't give you a gift.
2007-11-28 00:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by Jonny B 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋