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This is a package from the Hyatt Regency in Maui that includes 2 nights stay

Tropical Ocean View setting complete with White Lattice Gazebo adorned with Fresh Flowers

Non ~ Denominational Minister

Hawaiian Procession to include Conch Shell Blower, Hula Dancer, Drummer and Hawaiian Guitarist

2 Tiered 6" & 9" Wedding Cake with Tier Separators and Fresh Flowers

Deluxe Hawaiian Floral Centerpiece

1 Bottle of Louis Roederer "Cristal" Champagne

Deluxe Cascading Bridal Bouquet and Boutonniere with
Upgraded Hawaiian Wedding Leis to exchange

Sprinkled Flower Petals for aisle

Dove Release of 10 Birds in basket

Private "Oceanside Dining for 2" with Solo Musician for 2 hours

Honeymooner's Breakfast In Bed

Complete Wedding Coordination

Deluxe 12" x 16" wedding certificate with handcrafted calligraphy

Bridal "Spa Package" to include:

Bridal Hair Styling, Makeup Application, Manicure and Pedicure

Maui Sugar Scrub and Body Wrap

Rose Petals on Bed

2 nights spent in one of our "Deluxe Ocean Suites"

Price: $9,995
There are many companies in these sun soaked destinations that will give you a wedding package and perform the service off of the hotel grounds. Back

On Carnival you can be married on ship packages start at $750.00 or at some ports of call, wedding packages starting at $995.00

On Disney Cruse Line You can sail on a wonderful cruise and get married on Disney's private island

Princess Cruises Has a web cam so your friends that can't be there can watch on the web.

On Royal Caribbean You can choose to have your wedding at your port of embankment or at one of the exotic ports of call.

Holland America Has wedding packages start at $1,295 for North America or the Caribbean. Back

Marriage in Aruba

Civil marriages are now possible in Aruba, but they must take place at the City Hall. Couples may also arrange a religious blessing after they have been legally married or just hold a romantic celebration beachside if they prefer.
The following are the guidelines for the various ceremonies.

CIVIL Legal Requirements:
1. Couple must provide from their Country of Citizenship an “apostile” report (a statistics search from the Bureau of Vital Statistics) as Proof that they are both indeed single and eligible to marry.
2. Each person must submit copies of their birth certificate with a raised seal.
3. If either party has been divorced they must submit a copy of their divorce decree.
4. If either party has been widowed, they must submit a copy of the death certificate.
5. Couple must be holders of valid passports and submit with their application, copies of the pages showing all relevant details.
6. Copies of the passport pages of their witnesses must also be submitted (if couple does not have any witnesses, we will provide them at an additional fee).
7. All documents are to be faxed for review and then submitted by courier (i.e. FedEx) at least one (1) month prior to desired wedding date.
Office of Civil Registry
Attn: Mr. Betto Christiaans
Schoolstraat 2
Oranjestad, Aruba
Tel: 011 (297) 583-4400
Fax: 011 (297) 583-9160
pivaruba@setarnet.aw
8. All civil ceremonies must take place inside the City Hall (Bureau Burgerlijke Stand) in Oranjestad.
9. Ceremonies are performed Wednesdays through Fridays.
10. Times are from 9:30 am - 12:00pm.

CATHOLIC:
(Must call first as this is on hold until review of procedures is complete):

1. Proof That the prospective bride and groom have attended pre-marriage preparation.
2. Permission from their priest to get married in Aruba.
3. An official declaration stating that neither party has been previously married in a Church is also required from their local priest.
4. Copy of Wedding Certificate showing that they have been legally married in their home country.
5. Baptismal and Confirmation certificates of both parties as well as copies of their passports or I.D. Cards.
6. The proposed wedding must take place “inside” the Church building.
7. All documents must be submitted 4 months prior to chosen wedding date.

PROTESTANT / EPISCOPALIAN / METHODIST:
1. Wedding Ceremony can be affiliated in the local Protestant / Episcopalian or Methodist Churches or anywhere else the couple desires.
2. If Married outside Aruba, copy of marriage certificate from their home country.
3. Proper attire is required for all “religious blessings”( ie: No Swimsuits nor Wraps for the Bride: Shorts are acceptable for the Groom.

JEWISH:
1. Both partners MUST bet Jewish and need to submit a verification of Judaism from the Rabbi of their hometown
2. The Aruban Cantor accepts Jewish status certificates from valid Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, Liberal and Re-Constructionist Authorities.
3. A formal petition needs to be submitted to the Aruba Jewish Community.
4. The wedding ceremony may take place either in the synagogue or any other venue of choice.
5. The synagogue of Aruba is an independent Conservative-Reform style congregation.

AT SEA:
A boat captain is not authorized to officiate a wedding according to Dutch laws. This applies for international waters as well as in port. The only exception to this rule is if he has been given authority by the country under whose flag the ship is registered.

USA 1-800-TO-ARUBA ata.newjersey@aruba.com www.aruba.com. Back

Both parties must be in The Commonwealth of the Bahamas at the time of the application.

Persons wishing to be married in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas may do so after one day. That is to say, if a person arrives in The Bahamas on Monday, they may come into the Registrar General Office on Tuesday, obtain a Marriage License (while waiting), and be married on the same day.

If either part has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced. If either party is widowed, being certified of the deceased spouse must be produced. If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a U.S. Consul at the American Embassy, Nassau, The Bahamas.

If either party is unmarried, being a citizen or resident of a country other than the U.S.A., a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer oaths in that country and must accompany the application for the marriage License.

The parties must produce some form of identification which has a photograph attached. The identification document must have been issued by a Government Office in the country where the parties reside.

The parties must produce evidence of the date of their arrival in The Bahamas.
Persons desirous of being married in a family Islands ( any Island outside of New Providence) can obtain a Marriage License at the Commissioners’ Office on that Island and need not come to Nassau.
No blood test is necessary.
The fee for the license is $100.00.
Note: Marriage licenses are issued at the office of the Registrar General in Nassau. This office is opened to the public Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. – 4:30p.m.

Address: P. O. Box N- 532
Nassau, Bahamas
Tel: (242) 322-3316
Fax: (242) 322-5553

Contact the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism at 800-422-4262 or www.bahamas.com. Back

Barbados

Valid Passports or the original or certified copies of birth certificates.

If either party was divorced, an original Decree Absolute or a certified copy of the Final Judgment.

If either party was previously married and widowed, a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate in respect of the deceased spouse.

Where necessary, all documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

Fees: if neither party is a citizen or resident of Barbados - BDS $150.00 cash and a $25.00 stamp.

Contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 800-221-9831 or www.barbados.org. Back

The British Virgin Islands

Couples are required to be in the territory three (3) days before you get married. You can apply for a license the same day of your arrival at the Attorney General's Office, situated on the second floor of the Central Administration Complex. Road Town, Tortola.

THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE ARE:

$110.00 (in BVI postage stamps) for a special license for those residents in The BVI for 3 days

$50.00 (in BVI postage stamps) for a special license for those residents in The BVI for 15 days

Your passport as proof of identity and arrival date in BVI

Proof of marital status (certified or original copies of decree absolute for divorced spouses or death certificate for deceased spouses)

Two witnesses needed

a) for signing the license application and

b) to be present at the marriage ceremony (witness need not be the same for both exercises, persons in The BVI may be selected as witnesses)

Having applied for the license, you go to the Registrar General's Office to schedule an appointment for the date and time you propose to be married. The Registrar General's Chamber office is located in Road Town, upstairs of Burhym Electrical.

Contact the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board at 800-835-8530 or www.bvitouristboard.com. Back

The Cayman Islands
Couples can marry the same day they arrive in the Cayman Islands, including those arriving by cruise ship. There are several Wedding Coordinators in the Cayman Islands that can assist you with all your arrangements, however simple or creative, from legal requirements to party planning.

Couples must arrange for a marriage Officer and a Non-Resident Marriage License. A list of licensed Marriage Officers can be obtained by calling the Deputy Chief Secretary’s Office at 1-345-949-7900 0r 1-345-914-2222. Arrangements with the Marriage Officer should be made prior to filing the application for the marriage License.

The Marriage License can be obtained from the Deputy Chief Secretary, 3rd Floor, Government Administration Building, George Town, Grand Cayman. Phone: 1-345-949-7900. The total fee for the License including stamp is $200 U.S. (or CI $160 in Cayman Islands Dollars).

The application includes full names, permanent addresses and occupations of both parties, and temporary address in the Cayman Islands. It must be signed by both parties and must also include the name of the Marriage Officer performing the ceremony.

The License can be obtained on the same day of application.

Couples will also need to provide the following when applying for a Marriage License.
Cayman Islands International Immigration Department Pink Slip showing proof of entry. Visitors arriving by air receive this from Immigration upon arrival into the Cayman Islands. Cruise passengers may present their ship boarding passes to demonstrate they are legally in port.

Valid passports or original or certified copies of birth certificates along with photo identification. Photocopies are not accepted. The minimum legal age to marry without parental consent is 18.

In the case of second marriages, original or certified copies of divorce or death certificate are required. Photocopies are not accepted.

Two witnesses present at the ceremony. You may provide your own or ask the Manager Officer to assist you in arranging this.

Contact the Cayman Islands tourism board at 877-422-9626 or www.caymanislands.ky. Back

Application for License must be made in person to the Registrar of Marriages in the Cook Islands at least 3 working days prior to the marriage.

Documents Needed. Your passport and birth certificate will be required when filling out the " Notice of Intended Marriage" at the Registrars Office. If divorced a copy of the Decree Absolute in English will be required.

Fees;
Marriage License $50.00.
Marriage Certificate $15.00
Marriage Waiver Fee ( If you wish to be married less than the 3 days residency requirement) $45
Marriage Amendment Fee $20.00
Church Minister or Priest a donation ( we suggest minimum of $50.00)
Marriage Celebrant $100.00
Registrar of the Court. Free if conducted between 8am and 4pm week days and in courtroom only.
Registrars will conduct the wedding between 4pm & 6pm away from courtroom for $45.00.

Churches on the Island;
Cook Islands Christian Church, (Protestant) Latter Day Saints, Seventh Day Adventists, Roman Catholic. It will be necessary to check with your local minister regarding the requirements to marry in the Church as they will also apply to the Cook Islands. Cook-Islands.com

Marriage Inquiries
Registrars Department
Department of Justice and Lands Ph: (682) 29-410
PO Box 11 Fax: (682) 29-610
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific
E-mail: offices@justice.gov.ck Back

4. Officially witnessed consent of your father if you are under 21 (or mother if father is deceased)

6. To present yourself together at the Registry Office when applying for the license which can be obtained within one working day. This must be done in Fiji. Registry offices are in Suva and Lautoka, while District Offices throughout Fiji also facilitate this.

7. Registration offices are open between 9.00am and 3.00pm Monday through Friday. Registration formalities take about 15 minutes.

9. Confirmatory letter on current status to be obtained from marriage Registry where the applicant resides or statutory declaration signed by a Justice of Peace or Notary Public or Solicitor to prove that he/she has not entered into a marriage before (this declaration applies to first or second marriage).

10. Applicants from Asian Nationals who are named herein: Chinese/Philippines/Pakistan/India) are to apply one (1) month in advance for their marriage license

Mailing Address:
Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages
PO Box 2236, Government Buildings
Suva
Fiji

Office Hours:
Registrar General's Office (Suva): 8.30am to 3.30pm Mon to Fri- Phone: (679) 3315280
Divisional Registrar Lautoka- 9.00am to 3.00pm Mon to Fri- Phone (679) 6665132
Divisional Registrar Labasa- 9.00am to 3.00pm Mon to Fri- Phone (679) 8812477 www.bulafiji.com Back

The prospective bride and groom should be prepared to provide the necessary proof of age and present any required written consents and approvals. All of the necessary documents should be obtained prior to applying for a marriage license.

The prospective bride and groom must prepare an official application and file the application in person with the marriage license agent. Applications are provided by the marriage license agent or may be downloaded from this site (see below). The application will not be accepted if sent by either postal mail or e-mail.

Upon approval, a marriage license is issued at the time the application is made.

The marriage license costs $60.00, payable in cash at the time the application is made.

The marriage license is good only in, but is valid throughout, the State of Hawaii.

The marriage license expires 30 days from and including the date of issuance, after which it automatically becomes null and void.

If you do not get married within the 30 days, return the unused license in the pre-addressed envelope provided to you for invalidation. Hawaii info page Back to list of countries

Visitors can be married just 24 hour after arriving in Jamaica providing prior application has been made for a marriage license.

The cost of a license is four thousand Jamaican dollars (approximately US$75-US$80).To apply for your marriage license, call the Ministry of National Security at 1-876-906-4908 or visit: The Ministry of National Security Mutual Life Building
2 Oxford Road, Kingston 5.
Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 P.M.

Unlike many countries, Jamaica does not expect you take a blood test before getting married. However, the following documentation is required:

Proof of citizenship - certified copy of birth certificate, which includes father’s name.

There are non-denominational Marriage Officers who can officiate either at their offices, in their homes or at a place chosen by the couple, and are able to provide witnesses. Marriage Officers charge anywhere from US$50 – US$250. www.visitjamaica.com/ Back

Marriage License Requirements: Requirements for U.S. citizens and non U.S. citizens are the same.

No waiting period, but a blood test and license from the mainland must be authorized by a local doctor before marrying; $25 or less in fees. Contact the Puerto Rico Tourism Company at 800-866-7827 or www.gotopuertorico.com. Back

The paperwork must arrive by mail eight days in advance of the ceremony; $50 in fees. Contact the U.S.V.I. Department of Tourism at 800-372-8784 or To get your application. www.usvitourism.vi. Back

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