How Do I Get Married in The Bahamas? (2026 Step-By-Step)

This is the clean, no-stress flow I use to get couples from arrival to “I do” without confusion. I’m Glenn Ferguson — a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer and WPIC-certified Bahamas wedding planner.

Step-by-step process Timing + paperwork clarity Coverage: Nassau • Paradise Island • Exuma • Eleuthera • Harbour Island • Grand Bahama • Andros • Abaco

Quick Answer

How do you get married in The Bahamas? Align your arrival and wedding dates, confirm the license requirements, plan around the 24-hour rule, secure witnesses if needed, and schedule the ceremony with a licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer. If you message me your arrival date, wedding date, and island, I’ll map the clean steps for your exact situation.

Message me this Arrival: ____. Wedding: ____. Island: ____. Resort/villa: ____.

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How to get married in the Bahamas step-by-step guide

My rule If your timing is clean, everything becomes easy. Most “problems” are just arrival-date planning mistakes.

Fastest start Send arrival + wedding date + island and I’ll reply with the clean sequence.

The clean 2026 steps

Step 1 — Confirm your dates + island Arrival date and wedding date decide your legal timeline. Different islands also change logistics.

Step 2 — Gather the required documents Keep names consistent and match documents exactly to avoid delays.

Step 3 — Plan around the 24-hour rule This is where couples lose time. I map it based on your arrival time and schedule.

Step 4 — Witness plan (if needed) If you need witnesses, we plan them early so your ceremony stays stress-free.

Step 5 — Ceremony + registration Once the legal pieces are correct, the ceremony is simple and elegant.

Step 6 — Certificate copies + apostille (if required) If you need international recognition, plan the certificate and apostille steps early.

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Arrival: ____. Wedding: ____. Island: ____. Location: ____. We want: simple legal ceremony / vow renewal / elopement.

FAQs on Getting Married in The Bahamas

How fast can I get married in The Bahamas?

It depends on your arrival date, the 24-hour rule timing, and where you’re marrying. Send your dates and I’ll map the clean fastest route.

Can I get married in Nassau or Paradise Island easily?

Yes—those are the most common. The key is aligning the legal timing and documents.

Can I get married in Exuma, Eleuthera, Harbour Island, Grand Bahama, Andros, or Abaco?

Yes, depending on logistics and schedule. Tell me the island and your dates first.

Do I need apostille after my Bahamas wedding?

Only if your destination country/institution requires it. Tell me your country + use-case and I’ll guide you.

How Do I Get Married in The Bahamas? (2026 Step-By-Step)

Quick Answer

The clean 2026 steps

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FAQs on Getting Married in The Bahamas

Related Links

License Requirements

Wedding Legal Timeline

Apostille