Cayman Islands Weddings Caribbean in Focus

The friendly British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands is made up of three islands,
Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Grand Cayman is the more vibrant, whilst Cayman Brac is more rugged and Little Cayman is a small paradise island retreat.

Top properties: The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Caribbean Club,Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa & Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort on Grand Cayman. The Southern Cross Club & Little Cayman Beach Resort on Little Cayman. The Alexander Hotel and Brac Reef Beach Resort
on Cayman Brac.

Hot spots to watch:West Bay is becoming increasingly popular with easy access to the attractions of Seven Mile Beach and new luxury properties of Light House Point and Cotton Tree.

Landscape: Grand Cayman is relatively flat, with sandy beaches surrounded by a barrier reef and punctuated by some rocky coastlines and small sandy coves.

Activities: Boat trips to Stingray City Sandbar, explore the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Pedro St James Historic Site or take a tour in a helicopter.

Marriage Requirements: The minimum legal age without parental consent is 18. A Marriage Officer is required to officiate the ceremony, however it is acceptable to bring someone of your choice to conduct the ceremony as long as a Marriage Officer is there to make it legal by signing the licence.

Applications for non-resident marriage licences and a list of licenced Marriage Officers can be obtained from the Passport & Corporate Services Offices in Grand Cayman.

Residency Requirement: Couples can marry on the same day they arrive in the Cayman Islands.

Documents Required: A non-residents marriage licence, a letter from an authorised
Marriage Officer officiating, proof of citizenship and age (passport or an original/certified copy of a birth certificate with photo identification). Proof of marital status, Cayman Islands Immigration Department card, or Cayman Islands international embarkation/ disembarkation card for cruise ship passengers.

Fees: Non-resident marriage licences (US$250). Fees for services of authorised Marriage Officer.
Witnesses: Two people are required

Destination:
This should be a unique place that everyone would love to spend a week or two, and a destination that offers enough attractions and fun for both the wedding couple and guests. The Cayman Islands have ample attractions to suit everyone.
Accommodation:
Decide if you want to stay in the same hotel as your guests, remember this is your honeymoon! Compile a list of recommended hotels for your guests and keep in mind when budgeting for your wedding to keep the costs reasonable for the guests. As lovely as it may be don’t choose accommodation that is going to cost too much, unless you know all of your guests can afford it.
Wedding:
Check there are no other weddings taking place that day. Most Cayman properties offer exclusivity for the bridal party on their big day.

Weddings in the Cayman Islands visit:
http://www.perfectweddingsabroad.co.uk/destination/Caribbean/Cayman-Islands
Source: Information kindly supplied by Caribbean Tourism Organisation: http://www.caribbean.co.uk/content/files/CaribbeanWeddingGuide2011.pdf