Anguilla Weddings Caribbean in Focus

Get Married in Anguilla! The British Territory of Anguilla is one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets and measures just 35 square miles. Boasting 33 pristine beaches, tempting turquoise waters, contemporary international style, a wide variety of accommodation choices and world class cuisine. Anguilla is the pinnacle of your search for the idyllic wedding location. Top properties: Anguilla’s portfolio is Diverse; resorts, villas and the Charming Escapes - 14 small and privately owned properties. The choice is yours - Cuisinart Resort and Spa, Cap Juluca, Malliouhana Hotel and Spa, Viceroy Resort and Villas, Cove Castle, Altamer Resort, Anacaona Boutique Hotel, Paradise Cove and the Charming Escapes portfolio and beautiful private villas. Hot spot to watch: The Villas - Le Bleu Villa, Modena, Rum Punch and Ultimacy Landscape: The island is mostly flat, consisting of coral and limestone formation. The beautiful white sand beaches and coves that surround the island are all public. There are no private beaches on Anguilla. Activities: Golf, tennis, sailing, diving, cultural tours, art galleries and a diverse choice of festivals throughout the year. Marriage Requirements: Marriage ceremonies can be performed by the magistrate at the Court House or a minister of religion who is a registered Marriage Officer for Anguilla. Couples should apply for a marriage licence at the Court Registry 48 hours prior to the day of marriage. Documents Required: Passports or birth certificates along with driver’s licences or other forms of identification. A Decree Absolute if divorced bearing a Seal of the Court of Divorce. Death certificate if widowed. If parties are under the age of 18, consent must be presented. For a wedding in the Catholic Church you will require, confirmation papers, baptismal certificate, freedom to marry papers, pre-cana course, 3- 6 months in advance. Fees: EC$1000.00 or it’s equivalent of US$38 worth of Anguilla stamps which can be obtained from the General Post Office in Anguilla. EC$650.00 or it’s equivalent of US$22 which is the cost of the marriage licence. If required an Apostille, EC$150.00/US$5 payable in cash or by travellers cheques. The Apostille can be obtained at the Ministry of Finance in Anguilla. TOP TIPS Planning: Work with a wedding planner. Anguilla has a number of professionals that can take the stress out of your wedding and make the day pure joy. Celebrating: Anguilla has over 100 restaurants. Celebrate your day at one of the many beachfront locations and tailor-make your reception. Champagne and canapés at sunset, Caribbean beach barbecue or fine dinning by candlelight with the twinkling lights of our neighbouring islands as the back drop. Capturing: For a small island we have great creative talent. Capturing your day as it evolves will bring happy memories for years to come.Work with one of Anguilla’s professional photographers to save the memories. We have all the facts: Contact the Anguilla Tourist Board UK on info@anguilla-tourism.com for the latestWedding Fact Sheet, covering everything you will need to know and wedding specialist For more information on Weddings in Anguilla Visit: http://www.perfectweddingsabroad.co.uk/destination/Caribbean/Anguilla Source: Information kindly supplied by Caribbean Tourism Organisation: http://www.caribbean.co.uk/content/files/CaribbeanWeddingGuide2011.pdf