Are there any other legal requirements?
Both parties must be over 15, if under 18, written authorization from your parents or guardians is required. It is important that all documents presented are original or certified original by the issuing departments or offices. Ensure that all documents are in your legal name, and provide affidavits in cases where you are known by another name. Your marriage must also be solemnized or celebrated in the presence of two or more witnesses, apart from the Marriage Officer.
What are the fees?
All applicable fees are included in our partner hotel’s packages
Is the marriage ceremony legal?
Of course, it is both legal and binding. Additionally, consent must be expressed by both parties to accept each other as husband and wife.
Can I be married in a church?
Yes, but it requires the permission from the church authorities where you wish to be married. Some churches ask that the couple attend pre-nuptial consultations. Allow some extra time if planning a church ceremony. Just ASK ME…
Are there any residency requirements?
No, however, since our partner hotels actually take care of all legalities through the Ministry of Legal Affairs which is only open during normal business hours, we do ask you to arrive at least 2 days prior to the wedding date.
PRESS RELEASE:
CELEBRITY WEDDING FEATURES ALL OF THE DESTINATION'S ROMANTIC ASSETS
(St. John's, Antigua, May 24, 2007) As Antigua and Barbuda continues to celebrate June as the Month of Romance, love was in the air at the Hermitage Bay Hotel, the site of this year's Celebrity Destination Wedding.
Melissa Saint-Cyr and Derrick Ward, winners of this year's Destination Wedding Sweepstakes, exchanged nuptials on the island's southwest coast, at a ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and other key stakeholders.
Celebrity couple and award winning R & B performers, Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore, guests of honor at this intimate ceremony, serenaded the couple and guests with a live performance of a Love Ballad against the backdrop of a majestic sunset view, at one of Antigua and Barbuda's newest upscale properties.
The Lattimore's were married five years ago in a similar romantic setting at a Destination Wedding in Jamaica and commented that they "felt honored to be a part of such an important event that symbolized unity between couples, families and the community."
Demonstrating the destination's commitment to this promotion, Minister of Tourism, Harold Lovell was one of the witnesses and signatories on the couple's marriage certificate. Ms. Skepple was the officiating marriage officer and prayers of thanksgiving were offered by Rev. Carlsen Christie.
As the gentle waves lapped the shoreline, flower girls from Verity Dance group, created an exotic pathway of fresh petals as the bride made her processional down the aisle to the sounds of local jazz musician Foster Joseph.
At sundown, the couple was whisked away in a horse and carriage provided by Stella of Bolans. The romantic shore side event was a fan fare of baby pink and tropical flowers.. The wedding gown was provided by Demetrios Brides and wedding bands provided by Colombian Emeralds. The wedding exuded the true flavors of the destination as most of the resources were donated by local providers: Photography by Photo Fantasy, Flowers by Exotic Flowers, Hair and Make-up by Mingles and wedding cake by Lisa's Creations.
The wedding was attended by tourism officials, stakeholders and sponsors and was carried live on local television station ABS.
Derede Samuel Whitlock, Director of Tourism for the United States, indicated that " the wedding was very special and everyone present could feel the love that this twin island destination has to offer. We expect that with the celebrity involvement that the event will provide significant media exposure for the destination and help to position us as the 'Romance Capital' of the Caribbean."
