Planning a destination wedding can be less of a hassle than planning a traditional one, but there are still some things that need to be done ahead of time. It’s important to make all preparations and many wedding professionals suggest starting six months before the big day. This will ensure you have all your plans in place well in advance.
What are Some Requirements for Getting Married in Dominica?
If you’re planning a destination wedding and you are not a resident of Dominica, then you’ll need to get a passport. It’s important to make sure all guests that are traveling with you to Dominica have their passports as well. You should get your passports sooner rather than later in case there’s a wait.
If you’ve already been married you’ll need to bring either divorce papers or a death certificate in order to apply for a marriage license. Getting married in Dominica requires that both members be single in order to be eligible.
Birth certificates are required when applying for the marriage license. You’ll need to have at least two witnesses at the marriage ceremony. You’ll also need to contact the islands Magistrate in order to complete the application.
Couples will need to be in Dominica two days before the ceremony in order to fill out paperwork for the marriage license. There is also a waiting period for the license which is why couples need to be there at least two days beforehand.
Are There any Fees Associated with Getting Married in Dominica?
There are some fees when getting married in Dominica. The island uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar as its currency. The island’s banks will convert British pounds, the Euro currency and the United States dollar to the Eastern Caribbean dollar.
There is a fee for the license which is $300 in Eastern Caribbean dollars. There are also charges for postage stamps on some of the marriage documents. Lawyers will also charge at least a $500 Easter Caribbean dollar fee for a declaration on marital status.
Depending on where you plan on getting married, there are other fees for services. The Registrar’s Office can marry couples, but there’s a $30 fee and most beach weddings will have at least a $100 transportation fee to have someone from the Registrar’s Office marry the couple.
Can You Get Married in a Church in Dominica?
When getting married in Dominica, many couples want a church ceremony. This is possible. However, there are certain requirements for each church along with some fees. The couple may also be required to attend marriage counseling sessions before the ceremony.
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