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Crippling average $22,500 cost - of the traditional church and reception-hall wedding. Demand for the Caribbean and Mexico has been particularly strong and growing by about 20 per cent a year for the last three years, travel experts say. ” Toronto Star Jan/04 Are you thinking of getting married abroad?? Below you find a list of requirements for all Caribbean destinations that you may be planning your special day: [Antigua] [Bahamas] [Costa Rica] [Cuba] [Las Vegas] [Mexico] [St.Kitts] [St.Lucia] [Turks and Caicos] wedding photographer

Mexico, Riviera Maya, Mayan Riviera, Pdc, Playa Del Carmen, Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Isla Mujers, Cozumel, Yucatan, . . . requirements for all Mexico destination weddings wedding photographer Mexico wedding photography Mexico Well, just like in Canada , regulations vary by state, and sometimes by city. Hiring a wedding consultant is a good idea, and a good source is Weddings on the Move, Inc. They take care of all legal documentation, wedding packages and destination. Civil ceremonies are the only ones recognized in Mexico . A religious ceremony can be had, but it isn't considered official. Here's what you'll need: -Certified copy of you and your partner's birth certificates Birth Certificates - translated into Spanish or international Birth Certificates which include Spanish. Either one must have an “Apostille”. (apostille, is a form of certification, of an American authority, usually the Secretary of State, from the state where they originated, who attaches this apostille to the document.) - Certified copy of passport (in case you are a Canadian Citizen, you must get them translated and then legalized with the Mexican Embassy or Consulate) - A blood test to be done in Mexico , or at least notarized by a Mexican doctor. Must contain; Blood type, R&H factor, Syphilis test and HIV test. They must be done once upon you arrive by a doctor in Mexico , as required by the civil ministry office. Blood test may be obtained also at a local laboratory with a charge of U$120 - Copy of tourist card or visa. - Four witnesses. Check with city; some require Mexicans, with others U.S. citizens are fine. Names, addresses, ages, nationalities & tourist card numbers are needed for all four witnesses. - Fulfilling these requirements take 2 to 4 days to be complete. - If you are divorced or widowed, one full year must elapse from date of the following: - Divorced, final dissolution of marriage must be verified with a certified copy of the divorce decree. - Widowed, a certified copy of spouse's death certificate must be verified. - Citizens under age 18 need parent or guardian's consent - Cost is approximately US$230 . Mexico Embassy in Canada 45 O'Connor Suite 1500 Ottawa ON K1P 1A4 Telephone: (613) 233-8988 Fax: (613) 235-9123 REQUIREMENTS TO BE WED IN MEXICO FOLLOWING ARE ALL DOCUMENTS THAT ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY GUEST SERVICES AT THE GRAND MARIVAL NO LATER THAN 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE DESIRED WEDDING DATE. REQUIREMENTS 1 . Notarised photocopy of bride and grooms original birth certificates-preferably the ones with both parents4names listed - PLEASE NOTE: If BORN in country different than country of present residence, the birth certificate must be legalized at the Embassy or Consulate of birth country, prior to the following instructions. 2. Notarised letter attesting that both the bride and groom are single and free to marry. 3. If divorced, notarised photocopy of divorce decree. 4. If adopted, notarized photocopy of original adoption paper. 5. If widowed, notarized photocopy of original widow document. 6. If you have legally changed your name, notarised photocopy of name change document. 7. Photocopy of photo identification, ie. Passport, drivers licence, military card. 8. Photocopies of the 4 witnesses photo identification. Wedding form completed (provided by us when requested) 10 If there is a pre nuptial agreement, notarized photocopy. ** PLEASE NOTE IF DIVORCED, THE "SINGLE FREE TO MARRY" LETTER MUST STILL BE DONE 1-6 & 10 must be translated into Spanish. Your Notary or City Hall should be able to provide you with information on REGISTERED Translators of Legal documents AND THEN THEY 1-7 & 10 must be LEGALIZED as official documents "SERVICIO EXTERIOR MEXICANO" by the Mexican Consulate for Canadians. United States and United Kingdom citizens documents must have the Apostille from the Courts. 9 Completed, is to be included with documents couriered to hotel. THEN COURIER THE DOCUMENTS TO THE HOTEL We recommend the use of a courier service for your documents, such as DHL.. Originals of 1, 7, 8 along with Tourist Visa (received upon entrance to Mexico ) must be presented to Guest Services upon arrival at the Hotel. Blood work is to be performed the morning after arrival (unless following morning is Sunday, in which case Monday morning). It is mandatory for the blood work to be done in Mexico to be legal. See guest services to make arrangements with the Hotel4s Doctor. The couple must be in Mexico 5 calendar days prior to wedding. The wedding date and time is not confirmed until the Judge has received all documentation, (less the documents presented upon arrival), providing date and times do not conflict with Judge4s agenda. Copies sent NOT translated, will be translated upon receipt and billed upon your arrival. Documents received WITHOUT the Consulates legalization or Apostille will not be accepted or processed by the Judge. St. Kitts requirements for all St. Kitts destination weddings wedding photographer St. Kitts wedding photography St. Kitts Marriage Licence There are two types of marriage licenses that are available on the islands. a) Ordinary Licence: One of the parties has to be resident in St. Kitts or Nevis for the space of 15 days preceding the date of the application for the licence b) Special Licence: One of the parties has to be resident in St. Kitts or Nevis to apply for this licence. It takes two business days to process, prior to the date of the wedding. Step 1 Application forms for the licence must be obtained from Legal Department In St. Kitts: Government Headquarters Church Street , Basseterre Tel: 869-465-2521 In Nevis : Legal Office Government Road , Charlestown Tel: 869-469-5521 Documents required: Proof of citizenship with photo ID If divorced – Absolute Decree If widowed – Death Certificate If under the age of 18 years – notarized parental consent *All documents must be in English or a notarized English translation. **Please note: If planning to get married in Nevis and have never been married before, an affidavit is required confirming single status. This can be obtained from a Notary Public before traveling, or in Nevis for a cost of US $20.00 or EC $50.00. Step 2 Cost of Licence: Special Licence: EC$200 Ordinary Licence: EC$ 50 Payment is in the form of Stamp duty. Stamps maybe purchased at: Post Office or Post Office Bay Road Main Street Basseterre , St. Kitts Charlestown , Nevis These stamps must be affixed to the application forms. Step 3 a) Forms must be completed b) Forms must be signed in the presence of a Justice of Peace Cost for the Justice of Peace varies between EC$30-50. Step 4 Return completed forms with documents to Legal Department. The processing requires two business days. Step 5 Marriage Officers The following persons are authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. 1) Ministers of Religion 2) Magistrates Cost varies between EC$20-$100, depending on the time, place and type of wedding. Other Marriage Officers (Ministers of Religion) If a Catholic Minister is to perform the ceremony, a letter must come from the couple's resident priest verifying that they are unmarried, and that they received the necessary instructions. If an Anglican or other Minister of Religion is to perform the ceremony, a letter must come from the couple's resident minister verifying that they are known and unmarried. Wedding Consultants - TDC Fort Street , Basseterre , St. Kitts. Kantours P.O. Box 44 , Liverpool Row, Basseterre , St. Kitts. Available through Guest Services at most hotels. T.D.C. WEDDING CONSULTANTS – Tel: 869-465-2511 Fax: 869-465-5330 Email: main@tdcltd.com KANTOURS WEDDING CONSULTANTS – Tel: 869-465-3054 Fax: 869-465-4385 Email: kantours@caribsurf.com St. Lucia requirements for all St.Lucia destination weddings wedding photographer St.lucia wedding photography St.Lucia Waiting period: 2 days residency; 2 days for license - Change of name documents. - Proof of divorce or death certificate. - Birth certificate or passport. - All foreign documents must be translated into English. - Apply through a local lawyer to the Attorney General for marriage license. Cost approx. US$198 Turks and Caicos requirements for all Turks and Caicos destination weddings wedding photographer Turks and Caicos wedding photography Turks and Caicos The following documents (originals) must be produced in person: 1. A valid Passport. 2. Birth Certificate. 3. Proof of your marital status - If you are single, a sworn affidavit is required. 4. If one of the parties is a divorcee, then proof of Decree Absolute is required, either the original or a notarised copy, sealed by the Clerk of the Court. 5. In the case of a Widow/Widower, the Death Certificate of the previous spouse is required. 6. If you have changed your name by Deed Poll or are adopted then proof is required. 7. If under the age of 21 years then evidence is required as consent of one or both parents or guardian, in the form of an affidavit stamped by the Notary Public. 8. he parties must not be within the prohibited degree of relationships to each other. 9. Letter stating both parties occupations, marital status, age as of last birthday, present address of residence and fathers full name. 10. Any Passports or documentation written other than in English should be translated in advance and notarised by the applicable consulate. 11. All original documents must be presented to the Registrar by the person completing the forms. 12. The marriage must be solemnised by a registrar of Marriage Officer (usually the Registrar General for Special Licences) who is entitled to payment of reasonable travelling expenses if the marriage takes place other than at his usual place of business. Fee: Wedding License is $50.00 USD Residency Requirement: Period of 1-day (24Hours) before an application for a Marriage Licence can be made to the Registrar in Grand Turk. The ceremony can then take place after a period of 2-3 days or at any time after the application has been granted. The ceremony will be conducted by a local minister, Justice of the Peace or Registrar and we have been assured by the both the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the General Registrar's office in London that the marriage is legal in accordance with British Law. Consulate of Canada Mr. H. McLean Honorary Consul P.O. Box 62 , Turks and Caicos Islands Phone: 649-941-5245 FAX: 649-946-4484 E-mail: ewing@mcleanmally.com

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