The trend to get married on the tropical island of Barbados, as well as honeymoon here, probably started ten years ago and in those ten years there have been approximately 15,000 marriage ceremonies performed somewhere in Barbados, making it a number one destination for weddings. You could get married on a sandy beach, in a beautifully restored plantation home or a church that's over 200 years old, at a five star hotel or go under water. There are so many options that you may find it difficult to decide. In which case you would be wise to call in reinforcements.There are companies who specialize in wedding planning. As well, many hotels offer wedding packages which may include everything. Wedding planners may also give you the option of creating your own wedding. We have provided lots of information and resources in the following pages, from applying for your licence, to who could perform the marriage ceremony, churches that you can contact, wedding consultants, photographers, hotels and restaurants and all the vendors you would need to truly enjoy a worry-free wedding. The budget of your wedding in Barbados can run anywhere from $500.00 and up if you decide on a hotel's wedding package. You could decide to go this route or hire a wedding consultant or you may want to plan everything yourself. Here's a list of exiting places to get married: - Barefoot on the Beach
- In a Garden
- In a Villa
- Underwater
- On a Golf course
- Aboard a Yacht
For the past 6 years there has been a program that gives a couple, resident in Barbados, a chance to win their dream wedding and honeymoon absolutely free of cost. Couples must show evidence of their intention to be married in order to enter the competition as well as to receive the prizes of the competition. Couples must be resident in Barbados in order to enter the competition. Visit the website for complete information. |