So you’re dying to have your wedding at a Caribbean family vacation destination where all the people you love can gather and celebrate.

Fabulous!

There are plenty of places to choose from, and all of them are rich in beauty and history.

However, before you start ordering your vacation guides, it’s important to find out what you’ll need in order to get your marriage license in this part of the world. Though it can be relatively easy to do, you’ll still need to plan.

To start you off on the right foot toward marital bliss, GuestQuest has researched a few Caribbean family vacation destination hotspots’ license info for your consideration:

• Destined for Barbados? There, you can enjoy no waiting period at all. This family vacation getaway is designed for people of all ages. You will need parental consent if you’re 16 or 17 and want to wed, though.
• In the Cayman Islands, the marriage license fee is much higher; expect to spend about $200 when you wed in this tropical family vacation spot.
• Jamaica has a waiting period of one day (24 hours), but if you arrive a day or two before your wedding, you’ll be fine. Ask your wedding party to come early and enjoy a family vacation getaway before The Big Day! Licenses run under $100, typically.
• The U.S. Virgin Islands require a waiting period of eight days; however, the waiting period starts when the application is received, so the bride and groom do not need to be in the Islands over a week in advance of their nuptials!

Remember that being pragmatic is essential for smooth, wonderful Caribbean wedding! So make sure you look through your vacation publications with consideration as to the logistics of your wedding in mind.

Next month, GuestQuest will look at how to match your family’s collective “personality” with the best family vacations spots.