![]() by the knot Why Here?If you've ever dreamed of getting married on the beach, barefoot at sunset with a steel drum band playing in the background -- you've found your destination. What to Know
U.S. Virgin Islands Residency requirement: None Necessary documents: Driver's licenses or passports; proof of divorce or death certificate of former spouse/s (if applicable); letter accompanying application for marriage stating date of visit, length of stay, and preferred wedding date if having ceremony performed by a judge Note: Application must be received at least 2 weeks prior to wedding. For more info: USVI Division of Tourism (800) 372-8784; Territorial Court, ST. Thomas and St. John, (340) 774-6680; Territorial Court, St. Croix, (340) 778-9750; or www.usvitourism.vi Puerto Rico Residency requirement: None for U.S. citizens Necessary documents: Driver's licenses or passports; proof of divorce or death certificate of former spouse/s (if applicable); health certificate from a resident practitioner in Puerto Rico Note: Two witnesses over the age of 21 must be present and blood tests are required, although a test conducted in the U.S. mainland within 10 days of the ceremony will suffice. A doctor in Puerto Rico must sign the license. St. Maarten Residency requirement: 10 days Necessary documents: Passports; original, birth certificate and two photo IDs; if applicable, " proof of divorce or death of former spouse/s; names of parents, maiden names of mother, place and dates of birth Note: Requests must be made 14 days in advance. You must be at least 21 years of age to marry in St. Maarten and divorced women may not marry until 306 days have passed since getting their divorce finalized. The French side of the island, St. Martin, has prohibitive residency requirements. For more info: Office of Civil Registry, (011) 5995-22457 Jamaica Residency requirement: 24 hours Necessary documents: Certified copies of birth certificates that include father's name; proof of divorce or death certificate of former spouse/s (if applicable) Note: Application must be made 48 hours in advance of trip by calling the Ministry of National Security at (876) 906-4908 For more info: Jamaica Tourist Board, (800) 233-4582, or JamaicaTravel.com British Virgin Islands Residency requirement: None Necessary documents: Passports or certified birth certificate; proof of divorce or death certificate of former spouse/s (if applicable) Note: Publishing bans may be necessary for church weddings. Make plans with appropriate clergy. For more info: BVI Registrar's Office, (284) 494-3701 ext. 5001/2/3; BVI Tourist Board, (800) 835-8530; bviwelcome.com Cayman Islands Residency requirement: None Necessary documents: Passports; birth certificates; proof of divorce or death certificate of former spouse/s (if applicable); return or ongoing tickets; proofs of entry (Cayman Islands International Immigration Department pink slips or cruise-ship boarding passes); letter from authorized officiating marriage officer For more info: Cayman Islands Government Information Services, (345) 949-7900, or caymanislands.ky The Islands of the Bahamas Residency requirement: 24 hours Necessary documents: Passports; birth certificates; proof of divorce or death certificate of former spouse/s (if applicable); declaration certifying both parties are unmarried U.S. citizens, sworn before a U.S. Consul at the American Embassy in Nassau; a marriage license from the Commissioner's Office on other islands; proof of arrival in the Islands of the Bahamas. Note: Both parties must apply in person. For more info: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, (888)- Nuptial, or bahamas.com Barbados Residency requirement: None Necessary documents: Passports or certified birth certificates; proof of divorce or death certificate of former spouse/s (if applicable); letter from officiant performing service Note: Both parties must apply in person at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Cheapside, Bridgetown. For more info: Ministry of Home Affairs, (246) 228-8950, or www.barbados.org/weddings.htm Bermuda Residency requirement: None Necessary documents: Passports and a "Notice of Intended Marriage" form from Bermuda's Registrar General's Office. The form is available by phone request or at www.bermudatourism.com. Fill it out and mail it along with a cashier's check or bank draft made payable to the Accountant General, Hamilton, Bermuda, in the amount of US$210 back to the Registrar General. Your license will be valid for three months and can be picked up at the Registrar's office by you or a designated person. Note: "Notice of Intended Marriage" must be filed 2 weeks before the wedding. For more info: Bermuda's Registrar General office, (441) 297-7709 or -7707; the Bermuda Department of Tourism office near you; or www.bermudatourism.com Photo: Courtesy of The Bermuda Department of Tourism
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Pictures were one of my top priorities for my wedding. I spent a lot of time reading through photographers and even contacting some. I was also pretty nervous, I had never been professionally photographed before. Crystal and her team were SO easy to work with and immediately took away the nerves. I trusted her completely and I am so happy I did. Cannot recommend enough! Ellen - Yorktown VA
If you're looking for an amazing photographer who is relaxed, has experience, and knowledge look no further. Crystal took our engagement and wedding photos. Not only were her photos amazing, but she is extremely responsive to messages and will even help you when planning your big day. It was important to us to work with a photographer who has experience with same sex couples, and Crystal and Casey did a great job capturing everything for my wife and I. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. - Emily - Nellysford, VA
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