Plate
$200
Hotel Avg
$300
Best Month
April
Airport Dist.
16km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to BSD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in NassauComplete guide for your wedding in Nassau
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Nassau, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Tropical luxury, turquoise cays, and British colonial romance. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Nassau offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Nassau has excellent leisure infrastructure (8.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Nassau
Main advantages
- Stunning white-sand beaches with crystal-clear turquoise waters perfect for photos.
- World-class resorts with comprehensive wedding packages and dedicated planners.
- Excellent flight connectivity from major US and European airports.
Points to keep in mind
- Very high hotel rates and wedding costs, especially during peak holiday seasons.
- High relative humidity that can affect styling and formal attire.
The style in Nassau
Dominant Style
Caribbean Beach Luxury
Local Tradition
Welcome party with local rum cocktails and lively live Junkanoo music
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Nassau
The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort
Famous for its 12th-century Versailles-inspired gardens and timeless classic elegance.
Baha Mar Resort
A spectacular mega-resort with multiple luxury hotels, golf courses, and seafront terraces.
Rosewood Baha Mar
Refined island sophistication, perfect for intimate weddings in private tropical gardens.
Wedding traditions in Bahamas
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Junkanoo Wedding Parade
A festive parade with goatskin drums, cowbells, and bright costumes performing at the end of the ceremony.
Unity Sand Ceremony
The bride and groom pour sand from different cays or colors into one vessel to symbolize their joined lives.
Bahamian Rum Punch Toast
A tradition of welcoming guests with fresh rum punch flavored with local citrus and Caribbean spices.
Legal requirements to marry in Bahamas
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Registrar General's Department of the Bahamas
Minimum notice
1 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Reside in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas for at least 24 hours prior to applying.
- Appear in person at the Registrar General's Department in Nassau to apply for the marriage license.
- Pay the required government license fees.
- Sign the official marriage registry before two witnesses during the ceremony.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Bahamas- Original valid passport with Bahamas immigration entry stamp.
- Affidavit of single status executed before a local Bahamian notary public.
- Official certified birth certificates.
How to get there from Bahamas
Main airports
Common departure points
Miami · New York · London · Toronto
Typical vendors in Bahamas
What Bahamian couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Nassau
Precio medio: ~300€/noche
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Vuelos a Nassau
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
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Que hacer en Nassau
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Nassau?
The average plate price is around 200€. A wedding of 80 guests in a luxury resort typically costs between 35,000€ and 60,000€.
What is the best time for a wedding in Nassau?
Late November to April is ideal, as the weather is drier, temperatures are pleasant, and the hurricane season is avoided.
What are the legal requirements for foreigners to marry in Nassau?
Couples must stay in the country for at least 24 hours, present passports, immigration entry stamps, and a legalized declaration of single status.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to BSD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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