Bermuda is the perfect place for a destination wedding. Exchange
your vows on a coral pink sandy beach, from the top of a
breathtaking cliff, aboard a sail boat, in an historic church or in
a lush, tropical garden. The choice is yours. Stroll
hand-in-hand along the water's edge or drink in a stunning sunset
from the deck of a luxury yacht and you'll soon discover why
Bermuda is consistently rated one of the world's top wedding and
honeymoon destinations.
Whether you are planning an intimate wedding party for two or a
celebration for 200, Bermuda will feel like your own ceremonial
paradise. From horse drawn carriages to sophisticated hotel
facilities, all the services of our world famous tourism industry
are available and our weather is as friendly and welcoming as our
people. To make the wedding of your dreams totally stress
free, let a professional wedding planner -- expert in the ways of
Bermuda -- make all the arrangements. From booking just the right
location and entertainment to organizing flowers, formal wear and
photographers. No detail is too to create a memorable Bermuda
wedding.
Legal Requirements : To get married in Bermuda
the couple must complete and send a "Notice of Intended Marriage"
form (including full names and residential addresses) to the
Bermuda Registrar General within three months of the intended
wedding date. A fee of $300 (plus $30 for the certificate) in the
form of a cashier's cheque or bank draft made payable to the
Accountant General, Hamilton, Bermuda, or a credit card payment
must accompany the form. Personal cheques are not accepted. "Notice
of Intended Marriage" forms available online from the Register
General. Copies of final divorce decrees or death certificates
must accompany the "Notice of Intended Marriage" form for all
persons previously married before wishing to be married in
Bermuda.
The Registry staff will publish the "Notice of Intended
Marriage" twice in Bermuda newspapers. There is a waiting
period of 15 days from the receipt date of the Notice by the
Registry before the Registrar General will issue the licence to
marry. Provided no formal objection has been raised to the intended
marriage, the license will be issued. The license to marry is valid
for three months from the date of issue.
Registrar General Address:
Registrar General
Government
Administration Building
30 Parliament Street
Hamilton HM 12
Bermuda
Tel: (441) 297-7709 or (441) 297-7707
Fax: (441) 292-4568
Web: www.registrygeneral.gov.bm
Marriage Ceremonies:
Marriages are performed
by either a registered Marriage Officer of a Church or the
Registrar or Assistant Registrar General for civil weddings at the
Registry Office. Justices of the Peace are not authorized to
perform weddings. Civil marriage ceremonies are conducted in the
Registry General from Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Appointments are
required.
Whatever your faith or denomination, Bermuda can accommodate
your wedding wishes. Local wedding planners can organize the right
church and minister to meet your needs. There are no rabbis in
residence on the island but a wedding consultant can arrange the
necessary paperwork for your rabbi to perform your ceremony.
It is possible for non-resident Roman Catholics to be married in
certain Catholic Churches in Bermuda. Consult "Requirements for
Non-resident Marriages" on the website of the Roman Catholic Church
in Bermuda (www.dobcc.bm) for specific requirements. For
further information, contact the Roman Catholic Chancery Office at
(441) 232-4414.
