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Antigua:
The Island of Many Beaches
The Area:
Welcome
to Antigua...The largest of the British Leeward Islands. All the
signs pointed towards Antigua. The largest of the British Leeward
Islands had warm, steady winds, a complex coastline of safe harbors, and
a protective, nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. It would make a
perfect place to hide a fleet. And so in 1784 the legendary Admiral
Horatio Nelson sailed to Antigua and established Great Britain’s most
important Caribbean base. Little did he know that over 200 years later
the same unique characteristics that attracted the Royal Navy would
transform Antigua into one of the Caribbean’s most sought after
destinations.
Antigua is known as the
island of many beaches. With 365 beaches - one for every
day of the year - couples are
assured to find one that suits their tastes. Whether it
is an active beach with water sports, or a secluded
romantic spot, Antigua has something for everyone.
Weddings:
What could be better than
starting your new life together as a married couple in an
elegant, romantic, tropical setting? Whether you
choose to be married right on one of the 365 beaches or in a
wedding gazebos set in the tropical gardens or high above
the bays, your ceremony will be one to remember.
Location:
Antigua is located in the
middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean.
V.C. Bird International Airport, located on the northeast
corner of Antigua, is the point of entry for visitors
arriving by air to Antigua & Barbuda. There are both direct
flights and connections from North America via San Juan and
St. Martin and several weekly flights from Europe.
Accommodations:
Beautiful beach front
accommodation with ala-carte or all inclusive amenities
provide the perfect backdrop for your special wedding
holiday. A
complete range of hotels and resorts are available for your
wedding accommodations in all budgets and categories.
Antigua
Hotels
Featured
Hotels:
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Occidental
Grand Beach
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Blue
Waters
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St.
James Club
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Galley
Bay
Wedding
Packages:
Dedicated on
location wedding coordinators will ensure your special day is one
to remember - the bouquet will be ordered, the wedding gazebo decorated
and the champagne put on ice. All you have to do is have the most
memorable day of your lives!
Wedding
package include the following:
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Services of
an on location wedding coordinator, marriage officer and witness (if
required)
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Governmental
fees, registrar costs, and ceremony charges
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Decorated
site for the wedding
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Bouquet of
fresh local flowers for the bride
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Boutonniere
for the groom
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Wedding cake
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Bottle of
champagne
Additional
services are available upon request.
For more
information about available wedding packages, contact us.
Wedding Requirements:
Civil
Ceremony: There is no
waiting time before a couple can petition the Minister of Justice for a
special license to be married in Antigua, however we recommend two days
for processing of papers. The couple will attend before a Marriage
Coordinator in the ministry and will complete and sign a declaration at
the end of the petition stating that the information given is true and
correct.
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Original
birth certificates (with raised notary seal) and/or valid passports
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Original of
the proof of Decree Absolute if one/both of the parties is a divorcee
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Original of
Death Certificate in the case of a widow/widower
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Original
proof if name changed by Deed Poll
Only civil
ceremonies are legally recognized and they are not performed on weekends
or legal holidays.
Religious Ceremony:
Religious ceremonies require permission from church authorities. Your
local pastor will need to be in contact with the island church to
establish the requirements. Some churches ask that the couple attend
pre-nuptial consultations.
To
begin planning your destination wedding,
contact us.
or call us at
888-377-LIVE
or
(973) 783-3610.
Weddings
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