Affordable Bahamas Weddings, Done Right

Island Nuptial wedding packages run from $1,495 to $11,995. Sweet Beginning ($1,495) covers elopement essentials: legal officiant, ceremony coordination, marriage license assistance, and witnesses. Paradise ($3,995) is the popular mid-tier with photography, florals, and music. Eternal Love ($11,995) is the full luxury wedding with everything included. Vow renewals are a separate service starting at $425. There are 12 packages total across the wedding and vow renewal range, see the full price list.

The Island Nuptial Sweet Beginning Wedding Package at $1,495 is the entry tier for legal weddings, including the Licensed Marriage Officer, ceremony coordination, marriage license assistance, and the required witnesses. For vow renewals, the Island Nuptial Vow Renewal Basic Package starts at $425.

Both partners need a valid passport, proof of arrival in The Bahamas (typically your immigration card), and a Bahamas marriage license obtained in person at the Registrar General's Department in Nassau. If either partner has been previously married, you'll need the original divorce decree or death certificate. If under 18, written parental consent is required. I handle the paperwork process as part of every Island Nuptial package. See the full marriage license requirements.

You only need to be physically present in The Bahamas for 24 hours before applying for the marriage license. The license is typically issued the same day you apply. Most couples arrive on day one, apply for the license on day two, and marry on day three or later. This makes Bahamas weddings genuinely workable for short trips, including cruise stopovers.

Yes, but only if you arrive in Nassau (or another Bahamas port) at least 24 hours before your ceremony. That usually means starting your cruise a day or two early on a pre-cruise stay, getting the marriage license in person, then sailing afterward. I've coordinated many cruise weddings, typically on Cable Beach with Nuptial Beach as the ceremony location since it's close to the cruise terminal and doesn't require resort booking.

Nassau and Paradise Island offer the most flights, the largest resort infrastructure, and the easiest guest logistics. Eleuthera and Harbour Island offer pink sand, quieter atmosphere, and boutique luxury. Exuma offers the most cinematic water and private villa options. Most couples decide between Nassau (convenience) and Eleuthera (privacy) as their first major decision. Tell me your guest count, budget, and what matters most, and I'll match you to the right island. See the full venue ranking.

Elopements and small Island Nuptial ceremonies can often be planned in a few weeks if your travel dates are flexible. Mid-tier resort weddings typically need 3 to 6 months. Top-tier luxury venues like The Ocean Club, Rosewood Baha Mar, Pink Sands Resort, and The Potlatch Club often require 9 to 12 months for peak season dates (December through April plus major holidays). Reach out as early as you can and I'll tell you whether your timeline is realistic.

Send me your date, guest count, island preference, and budget range, by WhatsApp, phone, or the Ask Glenn form. I'll reply with a recommendation, a package match, and the next steps. There's no fee for the initial consultation and no pressure to book.