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Ziggy7 · 01-29-2006, 02:31 AM

Getting Married in the Cayman Islands

What makes a Caribbean wedding such a unique experience? Perhpas the romantic charm and perfection it affords the bride and groom, or the memories the guests share with them.

For couples looking to plan an exotic island wedding, the Cayman Islands offers something few destinations can match. Exquisite natural beauty infused with civility and commitment. The result is a sort of “barefoot elegance” that promises to make your big day truly remarkable. Whether you’re planning a grand, sophisticated church wedding for 200 or an intimate beachfront ceremony for two, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac afford the locales, activities and attractions to make your experience larger than life. And, with a host of wedding professionals ready to help you with everything from floral arrangements to legal requirements, tying the knot in this corner of the Caribbean couldn’t be easier.

The Caribbean offers couples a romantic and unique setting to exchange nuptials. Imagine a champagne bridal lunch set on a veranda overlooking an impossibly blue sea. Or for the groom and his guys a deep-sea fishing expedition or golf outing. Or a rehearsal “dinner at sea” with ones family and friends.

For your guests...
Options are on the menu when it comes to accommodating a wedding party in The Cayman Islands. Choose the lap of the luxury as a guest at one of Cayman’s first class 4-star resorts, simply getaway at a cozy beach bungalow for two, or do your own thing at any of Grand Caymans spacious, comfortable villas or condos.

So much to see and do
Long regarded as on of the world’s premier dive and snorkelling destinations, the Cayman Islands boasts a number of world-class topside attractions as well. For golfers, Cayman offers three championship courses—the Jack Nicklaus-designed Britannia at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman, Greg Norman’s Blue Tip at the Ritz Carlton and The Links at Safehaven.

Fabulous Fare
The Cayman Islands offers guests and wedding parties over 150 restaurants featuring everything from authentic local cuisine to world-class gourmet dining. Taste in point that, for couples choosing to wed in Cayman and their guests, paradise extends to the palate.

Wedding Planning/Services

Heart of Cayman - http://www.heartofcayman.com/
Cayman Weddings - http://www.caymanweddings.com.ky/
David Wolfe Photography - http://www.davidwolfephotography.com/
Warf Restaurant - http://www.wharf.ky/html/weddings.html
Grand Old House: Old Coconut Plantation House - http://www.grandoldhouse.com/
Every Bloomin' Thing Ltd. - http://www.ebt.com.ky
Trisha's Roses - http://www.trishasroses.com/weddings.htm
Cayman Carriage Company - http://www.caymancarriagecompany.com/
Aperture Photography - http://www.aperturephoto.net/
Patrick Broderick Photography - http://www.patrickbroderickphotography.com/
Rebecca Davidson Photography - http://www.rebeccadavidson.com/
VIP Productions - http://www.vipcayman.com/pages/461502/index.htm
Massive Equipment Rental - http://www.massivegroup.com/equipment/party.htm
Cracked Conch - http://www.crackedconch.com.ky/weddings.html

Hotels with Wedding Services

Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
389 West Bay Road
Grand Cayman, BWI Cayman Islands
Phone: 1 345 9490088
Fax: 1 345 9490288
Sales: 1 345 9490088

Wyndham Sunshine Suites
PO Box 30095 SMB
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands BWI
On Island Tel: 345-949-3000
On Island Fax: 345-949-1200

Grand Cayman Hyatt
Seven Mile Beach
Grand Cayman,
West Indies
Tel: +1 345 949 1234
Fax: +1 345 949 8528

Requirements:

Due to a recent change in the marriage requirements, couples, including those arriving by cruise ship, can marry the same day they arrive in the Cayman Islands. Just be sure to have the following documentation:

a non-residents marriage license, and…
a letter from the authorized Marriage Officer who is to officiate.

Applications for non-resident marriage licenses ($200 U.S.) and a list of licensed Marriage Officers can be obtained from the Deputy Chief Secretary’s Office.

Office of the Deputy Chief Secretary
Government Administration Building, 3rd Floor
George Town, Grand Cayman, B.W.I.
Phone: 345.949.7900 or 345.914.2222

You will also need to provide:

Proof of citizenship and proof of age (18 is the minimum age).
Proof of marital status (legal divorce decree or death certificate, if applicable).
Cayman Islands Immigration Department pink entry slips, or documents proving visitors are cruise ship passengers.
Two witnesses at the ceremony.

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