Today I met a wonderful couple that was planning on getting married during their stay on Grand Bahama. They weren’t too sure where to do the ceremony and were asking if I had any recommendations. The Garden of the Groves is the perfect place for a romantic, tropical wedding. Winding paths, duck ponds and cascading waterfalls provide the perfect backdrop for those keepsake photos. Floral patterns of gardenias, bougainvillea, and hibiscus to name a few, make beautiful bouquets that will certainly compliment whatever is worn on that special occasion. If you are planning a wedding on Grand Bahama, remember that there are some requirements for you to obtain your marriage license.

1. The couple must be in Grand Bahama when applying for the marriage license, 24 hours before the wedding date. 

2. If either party is under 18 years old, parental consent is required. Consent forms may be obtained from the Registrar General's Office. 

3. If either party has been divorced, the original final decree or a certified copy must be produced.  If either party is widowed, the death certificate of the deceased spouse must be produced. 

4. If either party is unmarried, a notarized declaration certifying this fact must be produced and accompany the license application.

ALL DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE COUPLE MUST BE CERTIFIED/ NOTARIZED