Even cruise ship visitors can now get married. There are three simple steps: Visit the Ministry of Justice located on lower Nevis Street in downtown St. John's with your valid passports, complete the application and pay applicable fees. Confirm a date and time for the ceremony with a Marriage Officer, and ...Get married - Congratulations!!
More and more people are getting married while on vacation, and it's now easy to splice the knot in Antigua and Barbuda.

What are the fees?

First, there is a registration fee of US$40 that must be paid at the courthouse at the corner of High and Temple Streets. The application fee for the special marriage license is US$150, and the Marriage Officer's fee is US$50.

Royal Antiguan		St. James Club		Jolly Beach

How about documents? What do we need? You both will need valid passports as proof of citizenship. If either of you have been previously married, then bring along the original divorce decree or, in the case of a widow or widower, the original marriage and death certificates. Are there any other legal requirements? Both parties must be over 15, if under 18, written authorization from your parents or guardians is required. It is important that all documents presented are original or certified original by the issuing departments or offices.

 Ensure that all documents are in your legal name, and provide affidavits in cases where you are known by another name. Your marriage must also be solemnized or celebrated in the presence of two or more witnesses, apart from the Marriage Officer. (Just ask a guest or two to do this for you).

Is the marriage ceremony legal?
Of course, it is both legal and binding. Additionally, consent must be expressed by both parties to accept each other as husband and wife.

St James Club		Galley Bay		Rex Halcyon
These are just some of the many weddings that Chris and I have filmed over the years throughout the Caribbean Islands filming for travel companies and hotels. If you are feeling particularly rich you could even employ us to film yours (see VideoServe weddings)

Can I be married in a church?
Yes, but it requires the permission from the church authorities where you wish to be married. Have your pastor contact the church to establish the requirements. Some churches ask that the couple attend pre-nuptial consultations. Allow some extra time if planning a church ceremony.
Where can I get a list of churches in Antigua?
Contact the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism for a list of churches on the island.
Can my hotel assist with the arrangements?
Certainly, as most hotels in Antigua and Barbuda offer wedding and honeymoon packages. Check with your travel agent or the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism for more information.
Recording the Event:  Anyone planning a wedding on Antigua will undoubtedly want photographs and/or a video of the happy event. Your hotel will undoubtedly arrange this for you. Make sure, however, that you are aware of the video standards difference between The UK and the Caribbean. All (I think!) Caribbean Islands use the NTSC ( regarded so badly in England among technicians that they use the Abbreviation as "Never the same colour") We in England are on the PAL system which is incompatible with NTSC, so many people arriving back from Honeymoon find that they cannot replay their tape without having it converted, adding to the cost and subtracting quality in the process. A useful alternative would either film yourself or ask for the cameraman to use your equipment ( most tourists now have digital equipment likely to be of better than local quality), or ask for the original source tape and have it edited here.

The Ministry of Legal Affairs is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm and on Fridays from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Flights which arrive into Antigua after 3:00pm will not permit couples to get to the Ministry of Justice in time to apply for the Special Marriage License. In such cases, the couple can arrange for the marriage to take place either the next day after completing the application process, or, on any available day thereafter.
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