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Only a licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer - authorised by the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas - can legally perform a binding marriage ceremony in The Bahamas. Glenn Ferguson holds this government licence and has done so since 2001. Foreign ministers, online-ordained officiants, and resort coordinators cannot legally solemnize a marriage in The Bahamas, regardless of their credentials elsewhere.

Glenn Ferguson's legal ceremony packages start from $475 for a weekday ceremony before 3:00 PM. Weekday ceremonies after 3:00 PM are $650. Saturday and Sunday ceremonies are $750. Nearby island ceremonies are $900 plus travel expenses. The Government of The Bahamas marriage licence costs $100 (plus $20 for a certified copy). A non-refundable $200 booking deposit is applied towards your ceremony total. All fees are transparent - no hidden charges.

No. Under the Matrimonial Causes Act of The Bahamas, only a licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer or a minister of a religious denomination formally registered in The Bahamas may legally perform a marriage ceremony. A foreign officiant - regardless of their ordination, credentials, or experience in their home country - cannot produce a legally recognised marriage in The Bahamas.

With correct documentation, couples can complete the Bahamas marriage licence at the Registrar General's Department - typically a 20-minute visit costing $100 - and hold a legal ceremony within approximately 48 hours of arriving in Nassau. Important: same-day ceremonies are not always possible. Both parties must be physically present in The Bahamas before applying for the licence. Confirm your travel-to-ceremony window with Glenn before booking flights.

Both parties must provide: valid passports, certified copies of birth certificates, and a statutory declaration of single status. If either party has been previously married, a certified divorce decree absolute or a death certificate of a former spouse is required. All document names must match exactly across every document. Glenn Ferguson provides a complete, personalised document checklist to every couple on booking.

Yes. A marriage legally performed by a licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer, with a valid marriage licence and proper registration at the Registrar General's Department, is internationally recognised. The official Government of The Bahamas marriage certificate is accepted in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most countries worldwide for passport updates, name changes, immigration filings, and official government records. The Bahamas is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention - an apostille can be obtained if required for specific official use abroad.

Yes. Two adult witnesses are required to be present at a legal marriage ceremony in The Bahamas. For elopements or intimate ceremonies where couples travel without guests, Glenn Ferguson can arrange for witnesses as part of the ceremony package - this must be planned in advance and not left to ceremony day.

Yes. Beach weddings are among the most popular ceremony formats in Nassau and Paradise Island. Glenn Ferguson regularly officiates legal beach ceremonies at Nassau beaches, Cable Beach, and Paradise Island - handling all permits, logistics, and ceremony flow so you simply arrive and enjoy the moment.