| WHAT WE DO: |
Caribbean Journey will book Caribbean Destination Wedding parties
of 2 to 200 people. We do not charge a fee to plan weddings.
However, we are not a traditional wedding planner. We
work with you to find the perfect location for your
ceremony & reception. The Caribbean is abound with private
beaches and tropical gardens that each offer a spectacular
backdrop for a wedding in paradise! Should you desire an all-inclusive resort offering free Caribbean weddings, or a more intimate boutique hotel, we can help! From affordable destination weddings to luxury destination weddings, the options are endless!
Our most popular weddings are all-inclusive weddings in Jamaica and all-inclusive weddings in the Dominican Republic!
We look forward to making your
wedding dreams come true! Please contact us for group rates, discount wedding packages, and more!

Once you have decided on your location, most resorts have an onsite wedding coordinator
that will handle the necessary arrangements of ministers,
photographers, cake, flowers, etc. Should you be interested
in a private villa or a resort that does not have a wedding
coordinator on staff, we will put you in contact with the
right people on the island. We then work with the property
to get the best possible deal for your guest's accommodations.
Upon the making of your final decision, we will mail
brochures and a reservation request form to everyone on
your guest list. Your guests are asked to contact us
to make all travel arrangements but of course, may book independently. In addition to hotel accommodations,
we are able to arrange airfare, rental car, sightseeing excursions and more!
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| MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS
FOR EVERY ISLAND: |
As of January 8, 2007 passports are required for every island! We also recommend that you check the operating hours of any government office that you need to register with. Although the island governments set the minimum time required to be on the island before you can marry, many hotels require that you arrive earlier, so be sure and check your hotel's requirements as well.
ANGUILLA
- Cost is $284 and there is a waiting period of two days.
Proof of
citizenship of resident country, and if divorced –the original divorce decree, are required.
ANTIGUA
AND BARBUDA
- Cost is $240 ($40 registration fee, $150 marriage license
fee, and $50 marriage officer fee) and there is no waiting
period. Proof of citizenship of resident country, and if
divorced –the original divorce decree, are required.
Couples must visit the Ministry of Legal Affairs in downtown
St. Johns.
ARUBA
- Civil marriages are now legal in Aruba. For a religious service, you must first be legally married. There is no waiting period and no fee.
BAHAMAS
- Will cost $40. Couple must first be a resident for one
day. Licenses are issued by the Office of the Registrar
General in . Proof of citizenship and any existing divorce
decree.
BERMUDA
– Cost is $220. There is no waiting period but all
persons wishing to marry in Bermuda must have their Notice
of Intended Marriage published in the Bermuda newspaper
by the Registrar General.
BARBADOS
– Will cost you $75.00 and $12.50 Barbados postage
stamps. You must have a passport or original/certified copies
of birth certificate, proof of divorce or death certificate.
Any document that is not in English must be accompanied
by a certified translation. You must apply in person to
the Ministry of Home Affairs and be older than 16 years
of age.
BONAIRE
– Couples must write letter to the Registry Office
on Bonaire notifying them of the wedding intentions and
requesting permission 3 months in advance. One of the couple
must be a temporary resident of Bonaire for at least 7 days
prior to the wedding. Must be able to prove citizenship
and eligibility for marriage.
BRITISH
VIRGIN ISLANDS - Will cost you $110 in BVI
postage stamps and you must wait three days. You must have
a passport or birth certificate and photo ID, proof of divorce
or death certificate. All documents should be originals
or certified as true copies. Two witnesses must be present.
Apply for the license at the Attorney General's office in
Tortola upon arrival.
CAYMAN
ISLANDS – Must obtain a non-resident
marriage license for a fee of $200. You can get applications
at the Chief Secretary's Office in Georgetown. You must
also obtain a letter from the Marriage Officer who will
officiate the ceremony. There is no minimum stay. Proof
of citizenship, age, and marriage status are required. You
must be 18 and have two witnesses.
CURACAO
– Will cost you $167 and the waiting period
is three days. You will need written registration two months
prior to wedding; passport and birth certificate; return
air ticket; proof of divorce or death certificate; and proof
both parties are eligible for marriage.
DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC - Cost is $20. First, you must
write to the American Consulate in Santo Domingo requesting
permission to marry. You will also need two witnesses, passports
and birth certificate, proof of divorce or death certificate,
notarized letter from an attorney and be legalized by the
respective embassy stating that each person is single. You
must be 18 years old and all documents must be translated
into Spanish.
FRENCH
WEST INDIES - Will cost nothing. One person
must be a resident for at least 30 days. You will need birth
certificates, certificate of good conduct, certificate of
being single, medical certificate issued within three months
of the event, and a blood test. You must have a French translation
of all documents.
GRENADA
- Cost is $15 and there is a waiting period of three days.
Proof of citizenship of resident country, and if divorced
– the original divorce decree, are required.
JAMAICA
- Most weddings in Jamaica are done through wedding packages
at participating hotels. Couples must apply for a license
and arrive in Jamaica 24 hours prior to the ceremony. You
must have a valid birth certificate and proof of marriage
status is applicable.
PUERTO
RICO - Will cost you a $2 stamp fee for
a certified copy of license and a $20 fee to process all
certificates. You will need photo ID, two witnesses over
21, proof of divorce or death certificate, documental parental
consent if under 21, a health certificate from a resident
practitioner in Puerto Rico, and a VDRL test conducted by
a doctor in Puerto Rico no more than 10 days prior to wedding.
ST.
KITTS AND NEVIS
- Will cost you about $20 if you are resident for more than
15 days and $80 if you are a resident for the minimum time
of 2 days. If you are requesting that a minister marry
you, you must have a letter from a minister at home stating
you are not married. You will also need any change of name
documents, proof of divorce or death certificate, a birth
certificate or passport.
ST.
LUCIA - Will cost you about $198. You
will have to wait two days for residency and two days for
the license. You will also need any change of name documents,
proof of divorce or death certificate, a birth certificate
or passport. You can apply through any local lawyer or attorney
to the Attorney General for the marriage license.
ST.
MAARTEN - Will cost $300. It takes 10
days to register at the Office of Civil Registry, and then
a three day waiting period. A written request must be mailed
two months prior. Bring a passport, birth certificate, and
airline tickets; names, dates, and birthplaces of bride
and groom's parents on birth certificates; parent's place
of residence must be submitted to the Office of Civil Registry.
All documents must be notarized. Your nonresident witness
must request a temporary tourist permit.
ST.
VINCENT AND THE
GRENADINES - Will cost you $99 for the
application. You must wait three days. A birth certificate
and divorce certificate (if applicable) are mandatory. Must
obtain a Governor General License from the Minister of Justice.
TRINIDAD
AND TOBAGO - Will cost you $55 in postage
stamps. You must wait until three days after arrival. You
will need a passport; airline tickets; proof of divorce
or death certificate; deed poll or other proof of name change.
TURKS
AND CAICOS - Will cost you $55 in postage
stamps. You must wait 24 hours to apply and then 2-3 days
to marry. You will need a passport; proof of divorce
or death certificate; deed poll or other proof of name change.
Most churches require proof of membership.
US
VIRGIN ISLANDS - Will cost $50, plus a $200
fee to be married in the court by a judge. Payments must
be made with a money order or cashier's check. The waiting
period is eight days from notarized application. First,
a letter must be written to the territorial court of the
USVI in St. Thomas or St. Croix requesting the marriage
license. You will also need proof of divorce and a set appointment
to be married by a judge.
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| DESTINATION WEDDING LINKS: |
Glen Johnson/Aperture Photography: Glen is a professional photographer specializing in Destination Weddings. His work is phenomenal and he comes highly recommended from previous clients.
James Jackson/FirstLight Photography: James is located in the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. With a background in other areas of art, James brings priceless experience to his clients.
WedAlert.com: "Your Wedding Planning Just Got Easier" Listen to hundreds of wedding songs. Find local wedding professionals, articles, and much more.
Sun Gold Photography: Husband & Wife team of Damian and Paula Williams live in Jamaica and are able to travel all other Caribbean islands.
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