Weddings in Cayman Islands

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Getting married in the Cayman Islands is a breeze, and many couples a year tie the knot on these islands. Most do so on lovely Seven Mile Beach with the sun setting into the azure sea as their picture-perfect backdrop. Underwater weddings in full scuba gear are also possible. Cathy Church can photograph your underwater wedding.

Documentation can be prepared ahead of time or in one day while on the island. There's no on-island waiting period. In addition to the application, you need proof of identity, such as an original or certified birth certificate or passport; a Cayman Islands international embarkation/disembarkation card; and certified or original copies of divorce decrees/death certificates if you have been married before. You must list a marriage officer on the application, and you need at least two witnesses; if you haven't come with friends or family, the marriage officer can help you with that, too. A marriage license costs CI$160.

The best way to plan your wedding in the Cayman Islands is to contact a wedding coordinator, who will offer a wide variety of packages to suit every taste and budget. All of the logistics and legalities will be properly handled, giving you time to relax and enjoy the wedding of your dreams. The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism keeps a list of wedding coordinators. Or you can order the brochure "Getting Married in the Cayman Islands" from Government Information Services. Vernon Jackson, of Cayman Weddings, is a wonderful marriage officer with a soft accent and a kind heart. You can choose from many different styles of services or rewrite one as you wish.

Information

Cayman Weddings (345/949-8677. www.caymanweddings.com.ky). Deputy Chief Secretary (Government Administration Bldg., 3rd fl., George Town, Grand Cayman. 345/949-7900). Government Information Services (Cricket Sq., George Town. 345/949-8092). Heart of Cayman (345/949-1343. www.heartofcayman.com).