Weddings in The Bahamas
Plan A Picture-Perfect Celebration
The perfect wedding in the Bahamas demands the perfect place – and Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort is unlike anywhere you’ve ever seen or experienced. Marvel at mile after mile of silky-fine sandy beach as it melts into the warm turquoise water, creating a stunning backdrop for your wedding ceremony or romantic island honeymoon. We’ll handle all the details.
The Beach House
The Beach
Walk down the world’s most beautiful aisle on our powder-soft white sand beach. It’s also perfect for a post-ceremony reception or a seated dinner with your toes in the sand.
Made Perfect
Your wedding can take place at practically any location on the stunning Cape Santa Maria property, but our award-winning beach is by far the most popular setting. We can help take care of everything, including flowers, catering, decorations, licensing, and photography.
Barefoot Beach Wedding Package
The three-night Barefoot Beach Wedding package includes all the necessities for a simple yet spectacular wedding celebration. Priced $1,414 per couple, it includes accommodations for three nights in a Beachfront Bungalow, all wedding coordination prior to arrival (on-site and during the ceremony), ceremony location and decoration of gazebo or arch, bridal bouquet, and a Champagne toast, as well as two resort logoed robes, a half-hour massage for two, and a welcome fruit basket and bottle of wine.
It is possible to build upon this package, as needed, to include additional accommodations, catering, music, wedding cake, rentals, photography and more.
For the ultimate wedding celebration, make Cape Santa Maria all yours with a full buy-out of the resort. You and your guests will enjoy exclusive use of the full property and its facilities and amenities, including the Beach House Restaurant & Bar, watersports equipment, and our exquisite collection of Beachfront Bungalows and Villas located steps from the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean.
Wedding FAQs
No, couples can apply for a marriage licence one day after they arrive and can be married as soon as they receive their approved licence (usually the day after the application).
Both parties must show a valid passport, birth certificate and photo ID, as well as evidence of the date of their arrival in the Bahamas. The Bahamas Immigration Card or entry stamp in your passport will suffice.
Two witnesses (at least 18 years old) must sign your marriage licence. If it’s just the two of you, we can provide witnesses.
Yes, the commissioner fees are $400. Fees for marriage certificates, Apostilles and required postage range from $140-$260 USD depending on your country of residence.
If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced. Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarized copy of the final decree must be produced. If either party is widowed, the original death certificate or certified copy must be produced. Where applicable, a translated, certified and notarized copy of the death certificate must be produced.
If either party is single and never been married before, a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a notary public or other person authorised to administer oaths in the country of residence. This document must accompany the application for the marriage licence. This declaration can also be obtained in The Bahamas from an attorney-at-law or notary public.
To secure your booking, a 25% deposit is required to guarantee your room reservation plus an additional deposit of $500 USD to guarantee your arrangements. The balance is due 30 days prior to arrival (60 days during peak/blackout periods). All deposits are nonrefundable inside 30 days (60 days during peak/blackout periods).
For information about photographers, flowers, rentals, commissioners, and catering, please call (800) 926-9704 or email us at weddings@capesantamaria.com.
Let the Plans Begin!
We can’t wait to learn more about the wedding day of your dreams.