Looking For Caribbean Beach Weddings
April 30, 2008 - Posted in travel
More and more are finding that getting married outside of their native country appealing these days. Even though America has a large number of spectacular beaches, it is also true for them as well. They too are now looking farther a field and considering a Caribbean beach wedding instead. This is simply because the beaches are not as well kept as those that are found in the Caribbean as they are the main reason why tourists actually spend time on these Caribbean Islands.
Since the climate in the Caribbean is more conducive than the US, you can hold a wedding in the beaches anytime of the year you choose. In addition to this, many Islands have begun to recognize the appeal that couples are finding when taking their wedding vows surrounded by those that love them on a beautiful white sandy beach with a bright blue sky above. To lure the potential customers, there are now many all-inclusive packages provided by resorts where you could have a free Caribbean beach wedding if the couple opts for spending their honeymoon in the resort. If that isn’t enough, this type of arrangement also makes it easy for the couple to enjoy their honeymoon in the same place as they were married.
Most couples will be provided with a location within the resorts development that is located in a secluded part of it and away from those that have attended the happy event. Of course not to spoil the scenario but if you intend to have a Caribbean beach wedding you will have to ensure you are conversant with local laws relating to a wedding of non-residents. It is important to remember that each of the Caribbean Islands have their own set of legal requirements which need to be met by the couple before any wedding can be organized there.
You probably have to wait for some time before the ceremony can take place and you might also have to obtain a marriage license before the wedding. Be prepared to pay anything up to 300 dollars for the wedding license (depending on the venue) but they can be as low as 50 dollars - bear this in mind. It is also important that each couple is aware of the passport regulations and ensure that theirs are valid prior to them flying to the Island of their choice for their Caribbean beach wedding. Of course an invalid passport could mean that you are not allowed entry into the country and that is an extremely embarrassing situation, isn’t it?
