How to Plan a Wedding in Barbados
Brides looking for a stunning island destination on which to get married might consider the tiny former British colony of Barbados. One of the more friendly islands within the Caribbean island chain (though it is technically located in the Atlantic Ocean), there are a wide array of options awaiting couples that plan a wedding in Barbados. Moreover, because this is such a hot wedding destination, there are plenty of resources at your disposal no matter what type of wedding you choose.
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Obtain a list of requirements to get married in Barbados. According to the Vacation in Barbados website, you need to get a marriage license from the country's Ministry of Home Affairs. To get a license, you need a valid passport and photo identification. If this is not your first marriage, you absolutely must bring proof of dissolution from any other marriages. You can pick up your official marriage certificate a few days after your wedding.
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Contact a wedding planner that can direct you to the proper planning resources. You can generally book the services of a wedding planner through the hotel in which you are staying. However, websites like Access Barbados and Totally Barbados offer listings for local wedding planners as well as the types of weddings in which they specialize.
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Choose a location. You can opt to stage your wedding on any number of beaches found around the island. Other commonly-used destinations in Barbados include resorts, such as the Bougainvillea Resort or Mango Bay. There are also numerous sailboat and catamaran companies that offer a unique wedding experience in the vessel out on the open ocean. You can also set up a wedding near the Andromeda Botanic Gardens to enjoy the fragrance of the flowers as you say your vows.
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Line up airfare and hotel for family and friends. If you have a large group coming, then you can likely get a group rate. However, some hotels, particularly some of the larger resorts, also offer complete wedding packages that allow you to book rooms, airfare and wedding packages for a set fee.
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