The Abaco Inn always feels honored by requests to host weddings and receptions. Call us and we can help you plan a memorable event (242.366.0133 / 1.615.301.1814). The following includes tips we hope will be useful to you. Couples can arrive in the Bahamas on one day, and as long as the following day is a weekday and not a public holiday, they can obtain the license that following day. You must obtain your license from: The Government Administrator, Government Office, Marsh Harbour.
Required legal documents:
- Original or notarized copy of your Birth Certificate
- Parental consent if either of you are under the age of 18 (eighteen)
- Sworn affidavits if you are single
- Certified copy of a divorce or death certificate of deceased spouse if either party has been married previously.
- BOTH parties must appear at the Administrator’s office to apply for the marriage license. There is a fee. Phone # 242.699.0000 or fax 242.699.0012,
- Email administrator: prestoncunningham@bahamas.gov.bs.
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Selection of photos was taken by Mary McHenry.
In order to make things easier for you, below you will find some names and numbers of people we recommend to help your special day run smoother.
PHOTOGRAPHER:
Snap Shop – 242.367.3020
Abaco Photo’s – 242.367.0707
Abaco Weddings – 242.475.8846
FLOWERS:
Buds N’ Blooms – 242.367.2837
MARRIAGE OFFICERS:
Vernon Malone – 242.366.0037
Minister: Marie Neilly – 242.367.4647
New Vision Ministries – 242.367.3324
WEDDING CAKES:
Kent LeBoutillier – 242.366.0256
HAIR:
Monica Cook – 242.366.0052
Shear Dynamics – 242-367.3844
Snazzies Beauty Salon – 242.367.4781
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT:
New Entry Band, Gully Roosters, Big Red (DJ)
Jennifer Hudson(Ceremony), Local Vibe
Stone McEwan, Fire & the Goat Peppers, Suppa Time
FOOD & BEVERAGE:
(US OF COURSE)!!
We will gladly discuss your menu requirements
