A destination wedding is a dream-come true for many couples. What could be more romantic than getting married on a sandy beach, with the ocean lapping at your feet, a warm breeze on your face, and a Caribbean sunset for a backdrop?

A number of local companies offer relevant services, including arranging the ceremony, photography, musicians, catering, flowers, and documentation.

Services to make your wedding day complete:
Justices of the Peace
Worship Centres
Beauty Salons
Caterers
Decorations
Dining/Restaurants
Florists
Photographers
Gifts
Jewellers
Liquor Stores
Spa's

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Cayman Wedding Quick Facts:

1. The application must be signed by both persons, give full names, occupations and permanent addresses and any current temporary address. It must also name the marriage officer who is to perform the ceremony, state whether either party has been previously married, and confirm that there is no impediment of kindred alliance or other lawful hindrance to the intended marriage.
2. Documents Required:
   
   • Proof of identity, such as an original or certified birth certificate or passport;
   • Cayman Islands international embarkation/disembarkation card;
   • Certified or original copies of divorce decrees/death certificates.
3. The fee of CI$150 (US$180), together with a $10 postage stamp (stamp duty), must accompany the documents.
4. Persons wishing to obtain a license should file their applications at the office of the Deputy Chief Secretary, on the third floor of the Government Administration Building.
5. The minimum age of legal marriage in the Cayman Islands is 16, and anyone under 18 must have parental or guardian consent if he or she has not been married before.
6. In addition to the special license which may be granted by the Governor, marriages can take place in the Islands on the authority of certificates issued by a civil registrar or marriage officer. Most of the Islands' ministers of religion are marriage officers, appointed by the Governor, and a civil registrar is one by virtue of his office.
7. All marriages must be attended by a marriage officer and by two other witnesses.
8. Marriages must take place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., and with doors to the premises open.

Anyone wishing to be married in the Cayman Islands is advised to contact one of the civil registrars or marriage officers.

In the case of a special license to be issued by the Governor, contact should be made with the office of the:
Deputy Chief Secretary
Government Administration Building
Grand Cayman, B.W.I.
Phone: 345-949-7900 - ext. 2222

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