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Simplicity Travel, Inc. has partnered with the best resorts throughout the Caribbean and Mexico for destination weddings. Getting married in the Caribbean, Mexico, or Costa Rica is a simple process, and the marriage is legally recognized in the US. We can help you create magical moments to celebrate your love with your family and friends. From a small and intimate ceremony for just the two of you to chapel ceremony with a lavish reception for groups, small and large, the choice is all yours! You will work with on-site wedding coordinators to personalize your special day.

There are basically 2 types of ceremonies – symbolic and civil:

Many couples choose to be legally married in the United States and follow up with a symbolic wedding ceremony at a resort. Symbolic weddings are less costly, and a great alternative for couples who wish to celebrate with family and friends, bypassing the documentation required for a legally-binding ceremony.

If you choose a civil legally binding wedding, there are necessary requirements and documentation to complete.

Also available are religious, inter-denominational, LGBT, and Traditional Indian Cultural Weddings. Additional requirements may apply.

Destination Wedding Resorts

Antigua Weddings Bahamas Weddings Barbados Weddings Cancun/Riviera Maya Weddings Costa Rica Weddings Dominican Republic Weddings Grenada Weddings Jamaica Weddings St. Lucia Weddings Turks and Caicos Weddings

Antigua Weddings

Couples must arrive 48 hours prior to ceremony. (Does not include week-ends and holidays). Some hotels may have other restrictions, but there is no waiting time in order to obtain a special license.

Valid passport
Birth certificates of the Bride and Groom
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, if applicable
Certified copy of legal name change

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in Antigua:

Sandals Grande Antigua

Bahamas Weddings

Couples must arrive 24 hours prior to the application of the marriage license.

The marriage may take place the day after they receive their license.
Valid passport, birth certificates, and photo ID of the bride and groom
If single, never married, a declaration certifying the fact must be sworn before a notary authorized in their home country of residence. This declaration can also be obtained in the Bahamas from an attorney at law or a notary public.
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, if applicable.
An Apostille (a special seal) is applied to the certificate to certify the document is a true copy of the original. The Apostille can be made available within thirty days of the request.

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in The Bahamas:

Barbados Weddings

Couples must arrive 48 hours prior to ceremony. (Does not include week-ends and holidays)

Valid passport
Certified birth certificates of the bride and groom
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, if applicable.
Certified copy of legal name change.

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in Barbados:

Sandals Barbados

Cancun/Riviera Maya Weddings

Cancun welcomes couples to hold symbolic, civil or religious ceremonies.

Civil Weddings

Couples must arrive 3 full business days prior to ceremony.
Original birth certificates of both parties annotated and translated by an authorized certified translator in the Spanish language.
Prenuptial blood test. (provided at the resort)
Witnesses must have valid passports.
Application of and official oath of truthfulness of both parties.
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, if applicable.

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in Cancun/ Riviera Maya:

Breathless Resorts and Spas
Dreams Resorts and Spas
Excellence Group Luxury Hotels and Resorts
Grand Velas Resorts
Hard Rock Resorts, AIC.
Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Hotels and Resorts
Iberostar Hotels and Resorts
Karisma Hotels and Resorts
Palace Resorts and Le Blanc Spa Resorts
Royalton Luxury Resorts
Secrets Resorts and Spas
Zoetry Wellness and Spa Resorts

Costa Rica Weddings

Costa Rica welcomes couples to hold symbolic, civil or religious ceremonies.

Civil Weddings

Couples must arrive 3 full business days prior to ceremony. (Monday to Saturday)
Birth certificates of the bride and groom
Photo copies of the passport of the bride and groom
A certificate of marital status is required for the bride and groom.
Prior to the ceremony the couple must complete an informational questionnaire.
There is no waiting period, no translation of documents and copies of documents are acceptable. However, the resort may require that the couple be in house for a few days prior to the ceremony.
There is no licensing requirement and the name of the couple will remain as stated on their passports.
The marriage certificate will be mailed to the bride and groom, at that time the bride may wish to legally change her name.

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in Costa Rica:

Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica

Dominican Republic Weddings

The Dominican Republic welcomes couples to hold symbolic, civil or religious ceremonies.

Civil Weddings

Couples must arrive 3 full business days prior to ceremony. (Monday to Saturday)
Birth certificates of the Bride and Groom
Photo copies of the passport of the Bride and Groom.
Witnesses must have valid passports.
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, if applicable.
Photocopies of passports of the witnesses who are not family members.
Certificate of single status for each of the parties.
All documents must be authenticated by a Dominican Consulate before arriving in the country.
All documents must be legally translated into Spanish in such consulate or by a legal interpreter in the Dominican Republic.

Catholic ceremonies are available. The following additional requirements apply.

Ceremonies are in English and Spanish
Must present a certified Baptism Certificate
Certified copy of the local parish interview, the pre-canon and the prematrimonial course
A certified letter from the local parish priest, giving his permission for the couple to wed
Ceremony must be booked at least 3 months prior to wedding date
All documents must be mailed 2 months prior to the wedding date
Bride and Groom must meet all presentation and pre-wedding requirements.

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in the Dominican Republic:

Alsol Resorts and Spas
Breathless Resorts and Spas
Dreams Resorts and Spas
Excellence Group Luxury Hotels and Resorts
Hard Rock Resorts
Iberostar Hotels and Resorts
Karisma Hotels and Resorts
Royalton Luxury Resorts
Secrets Resorts and Spas
Zoetry Wellness and Spa Resorts

Grenada Weddings

Couples must arrive 48 hours prior to ceremony. (Does not include week-ends and holidays)

Sworn affidavit prepared by clergy, a lawyer or notary attesting neither party has been previously married. This MUST be on official letterhead with official stamps and/or seals.
Valid passport
Certified birth certificates of the bride and groom
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, if applicable
Certified copy of legal name change

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in Grenada:

Sandals La Source Grenada

Jamaica Weddings

Visitors can be married 24 hours after arriving provided that prior application has been made for the marriage license. Please note: Resorts will require 48 hours residency to satisfy the prior application.

The following requirements apply in order to marry in Jamaica:

Proof of citizenship
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, if applicable
An officiant of the couple’s choice may conduct the ceremony, but a local marriage officer must be present to sign the marriage form and make the official pronouncement.

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in Jamaica:

Beaches Resorts
Breathless Resorts and Spas
Couples Resorts
Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Hotels and Resorts
Iberostar Hotels and Resorts
Karisma Hotels and Resorts
Palace Resorts
Royalton Luxury Resorts
Sandals Resorts
Secrets Resorts and Spas
Zoetry Wellness and Spa Resorts

St. Lucia Weddings

Couples must arrive 72 hours prior to ceremony. (Does not include week-ends and holidays)

Valid passport
Birth certificates of the Bride and Groom
Photo copies of the passport of the Bride and Groom
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, if applicable
Certified copy of legal name change

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in St Lucia:

Turks and Caicos Weddings

Couples must arrive 48 hours prior to ceremony. (Does not include day of arrival, week-ends or holidays)

Valid passport
Certified Birth certificates of the bride and groom
Certified proof of divorce, if applicable
Certified copy of death certificate for widows and widowers, plus proof of former marriage, if applicable
Persons under 21 must have consent form from parents or guardians

Our preferred resorts for destination weddings in Turks and Caicos:

Beaches Turks and Caicos

Begin planning your dream wedding by contacting a destination wedding consultant at Simplicity Travel. We will help you choose your perfect wedding package and provide the travel arrangements for you and your guests.