We have been the happy recipients of hosting a memorable
wedding this spring for a couple who stayed for their first
time at WDC and came back to fulfill their desire to marry
here. Through their joy they are sharing pictures of this
beautiful day.
We have also had
the joy of hosting honeymooners in the past and are looking
forward to welcoming ones booked for the future.
Anyone wish to marry while in Long Island, BA
please note these legal requirements:
- Both
couples must be in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas at the
moment of the application and have been there for no less than
24 hours before the application.
- If either couple
has been married before and divorced, the original final
divorce decree or a court certified copy must be on hand to be
shown.
- If either person is widowed, and original
copy or certified copy of the death certificate must be on
hand and shown.
- If either person is unmarried, you
must certify a declaration of this fact to be sworn before a
Notary Public or other authorized person to administer oaths
in the Bahamas and it must accompany the application for a
marriage license.
-Each person wishing to be married
must show some form of government issued photo ID. It must be
issued by the government of the country in which each person
resides, such as a driver's license or passport. You will also
need your birth certificate to be shown.
- Each person
will need proof of their arrival date of when they entered the
Bahamas such as the immigration entry form that is required to
be filled out upon arrival.
- On the out-islands (not
New Providence), ones who wish to marry there, need to go to
the local Government Administrator for the application.
- On Long Island it is the Commissioner's Office. The
number to call is 1.242.337.3030
- It is not necessary
to have a blood test.
- The present fee is $100.00
(Please check as this could change at any time)