Weddings in Barbados Legal requirements for getting married in Barbados
It is very easy to get married in Barbados - there is no required waiting period or minimum length of stay.
You will have to arrange some paperwork before the wedding at home. Basically you have to prove you are who you say you are plus formal proof that you are single and free to marry in Barbados is required.
Divorcees should also provide proof that they are not still married.
If you are a widow/widower proof is also required.
When in Barbados you will require:
You must bring your passport or birth certificate with picture ID as proof of identity.
If you have been married before, you will need the original or a certified copy of your divorce decree (known locally as the decree absolute) to confirm any prior divorces.
Widowers will need both a Certificate of Marriage and Death Certificate.
If you are coming from a non-English speaking country, the documents must have certified translations by a notarian lawyer in your country on headed paper of the lawyer.
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If you are aged under 18 years parental consent in the form of Statutory Declaration stamped and signed by a solicitor/lawyer is essential.
If your name has been changed by Deed Poll legal proof, stamped and signed by a solicitor/lawyer is required. This also applies if a married woman has reverted back to her maiden name.
If you are adopted the adoption certificate must be produced.
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Quotes from couples who got married in Barbados 'All I can say is that our wedding in Barbados was simply amazing!' - Vicky & Ryan, wed in Barbados June 2009
