Weddings, Blessings, Renewal of Vows & Honeymoons in Barbados

Barbados is a wonderful choice for your dream wedding, it is one of the smaller islands with never ending beautiful sandy beaches and some of the finest water sports, and the ideal place to enjoy a romantic honeymoon! The west coast of Barbados is home to most of the luxurious hotels and resorts and the livelier south coast is known for its popular bars, restaurants and night life at St Lawrence Gap. It is very easy to get married in Barbados .. there is no required waiting period or minimum length of stay. Application for a marriage licence must be made by both parties in person at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Legalities and documentation for Barbados

Legalities & Documentation
• Valid Passports or the original or certified copies of birth certificates.
• If either party was divorced, an original Decree Absolute or a certified copy of the Final Judgement.
• If either party was previously married and widowed, a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate in respect of the deceased spouse.
• Where necessary, all documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.
• Fees: if neither party is a citizen or resident of Barbados - BDS 150.00 cash and a 25.00 stamp - this fee is covered in the wedding packages

Catholic Church Weddings
The couple's local parish priest needs to liase with a priest on the island to ensure that the couple have met all the necessary criteria to enable them to be married in a Catholic Church.

Religious Wedding Documents
• The couple will have to contact their local parish priest to obtain a pre-nuptial enquiry and his dispensation in order to marry abroad
• Declaration of pastoral councellor that both the bride and groom are active in the Catholic Church and seriously intend on having a religious blessing
• Certificate of Baptism
• Certificate of Confirmation
• All the above documents should then be sent to the bishop to obtain a 'non objection' declaration