Requirements for Bahamas
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Original government issued birth certificates and passports.
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Legal name changes or legal adoption papers (if applicable).
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All pages of all court certified final divorce decrees (if applicable).
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Government issued death certificates with related marriage certificates (if applicable).
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Residency requirement (48 hours*)
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Marriage license and administrative fee (US$600.00)
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For residents of Philippines, there may be additional documentation requirements. Please contact 1-888-SANDALS for complete information.
*the 48 hours residency requirement means that couples can get married in The Bahamas 2 business days after arrival. In The Bahamas the day of arrival, weekends and public holidays are not included in the residency period.
Day of Arrival in Bahamas
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Earliest Wedding Day
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- Each public holiday in The Bahamas moves the earliest wedding day out by one day. No Sunday weddings at Sandals Emerald Bay.
- Final payment on wedding options is due sixty (60) days prior to arrival.
- Cancellations made at least forty-five (45) days prior to arrival are fully refundable, except for non-refundable items including but not limited to certain deposits, administrative fees, custom third-party vendor items, external event suppliers and photography, entertainment, etc.
- Floral Purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE or transferable if cancelled within 45 days of arrival.
- Cancellations made 44-31 days prior to arrival will receive of 50% refund, except for non-refundable items listed above.
- Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to arrival are non-refundable.
Please note: All couples must hand carry all original government issued and/or court certified documents with raised/embossed seals & stamps. Divorce decree not returned for Bahamas.