Book Your Bahamas Wedding Officiant
Glenn Ferguson — the only person you need to call. Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer, WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner, and the official who makes your ceremony legally binding. Packages from $1,495. Fast WhatsApp response. 20+ years. 200+ ceremonies.
WhatsApp +1-(242)-395-8495 with your names, ceremony date, island and venue, and whether either party was previously married. Glenn confirms availability and replies with your exact document list. Packages from $1,495 (elopement) — government fees are $100 (license) + $20 (certified certificate), paid separately at the Registrar General.
Glenn Ferguson — Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer
WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner • BREA Licensed Bahamas Real Estate Agent • Licensed since 2001 • 200+ legal ceremonies • 5.0 ★ from 82+ couples
What You Get When You Book Glenn
Every Glenn Ferguson officiant package covers the legal layer of your Bahamas wedding from start to finish. Here is exactly what is and is not included so there are no surprises on the day.
| Service | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-travel document review | Yes | Glenn checks your documents before you fly to flag any issues early |
| Marriage license escort | Yes | Glenn accompanies you to the Registrar General’s Department in Nassau |
| Legal ceremony officiation | Yes | Performed as a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer — the only valid legal authority |
| Personalized ceremony script | Yes | Tailored to your story, faith, tone, and ceremony length |
| Vow writing assistance | Yes | Glenn helps you write or refine personal vows if preferred |
| Witness arrangement | Yes | Two adults aged 18+ arranged by Glenn if you do not have guests |
| Ceremony timing for photography | Yes | Glenn paces the ceremony to suit your photographer and lighting conditions |
| Form 9 filing (Marriage Duplicate Register) | Yes | Filed with the Registrar General after the ceremony to create the legal record |
| Certified marriage certificate | Yes | $20 government fee; included in Glenn’s coordination |
| WhatsApp support from booking to ceremony | Yes | Fast replies throughout the planning process |
| Government marriage license fee | Separate | $100 USD paid directly to the Registrar General on the day |
| Venue booking or resort facilities | Separate | Booked directly with your resort or venue; Glenn works alongside their team |
| Photography, flowers, catering | Separate | Glenn can recommend trusted Nassau vendors if needed |
| Apostille (if required) | Optional add-on | 7–10 business days at the Registrar General; ask Glenn for details |
Booking at a Glance
Choose Your Ceremony Package
Three packages, all covering the complete legal layer. Government fees ($100 license + $20 certificate) are paid separately at the Registrar General. Venue, photography, flowers, and catering are arranged independently.
Elopement Ceremony
- Licensed Marriage Officer ceremony
- Pre-travel document review
- Marriage license escort (Registrar General)
- Personalized ceremony script
- Two witnesses arranged by Glenn
- Certified marriage certificate
- WhatsApp support throughout
Wedding Ceremony
- Licensed Marriage Officer ceremony
- Pre-travel document review
- Marriage license escort
- Fully personalized ceremony script
- Vow writing assistance
- Ceremony pacing + photography timing
- Witnesses arranged if needed
- Certified marriage certificate
- Full WhatsApp planning support
Vow Renewal
- Glenn officiates (no license required)
- Personalized vow renewal script
- Ceremony timing + photography flow
- Any Nassau or Paradise Island venue
- Available for any anniversary
- Symbolic — not a legal process
Need a full destination wedding package?
Glenn’s Island Nuptial full-service packages (from $1,495 to $11,995) include photographer, florals, venue coordination, transportation, and vendor management — in addition to the officiant and legal services above. If you want a turnkey Bahamas wedding experience, ask Glenn about full planning packages.
Ask About Full Planning PackagesHow Booking Works — 5 Steps
Everything from first message to certified certificate. Glenn manages every step so you never have to guess what comes next.
Send Glenn Your Details on WhatsApp
Both full names, ceremony date and time, island and venue (or type of location), ceremony type (legal / vow renewal / symbolic), arrival and departure dates, and whether either party was previously married. Glenn replies fast with availability confirmation.
Receive Your Exact Document Checklist
Glenn sends the precise document list for your situation — whether you are divorced, widowed, or marrying for the first time, and whether you hold a US, non-US, or Commonwealth passport. No generic lists. Your checklist only.
Glenn Reviews Your Documents Before You Travel
Send scans or photos of your documents before you fly. Glenn confirms everything is in order — correct format, correct certification, full birth certificates (long-form with parents’ names required; short-form rejected). No surprises at the Registrar General.
License Application (Day 2+ After Arrival)
After 24 hours in The Bahamas, Glenn escorts you to the Registrar General’s Department on Parliament and Shirley Street in Nassau. Open Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Visit takes approximately 20 minutes with correct documents. License costs $100 USD and is valid for 90 days.
Ceremony, Filing, and Certificate
Glenn performs the legal ceremony at your chosen venue. After the ceremony, he files the Marriage Duplicate Register (Form 9) with the Registrar General. You receive the certified marriage certificate ($20 government fee). If your country requires an Apostille, Glenn coordinates that too — 7–10 business days.
Suggested WhatsApp Booking Message
Copy, edit, and send. Glenn reads every message and replies with your exact next step.
Ceremony date/time: [Date + preferred time]
Island + venue/location: [Nassau / Paradise Island / Out Island + hotel, beach, or villa]
Ceremony type: [Legal wedding / Vow renewal / Symbolic]
Arrival & departure: [Your travel dates]
Previously married: [Yes or No for each person]
Notes: [Non-English documents / tight schedule / any special requests]
Prefer a written enquiry?
Use the form below and Glenn will reply directly.
"The most common mistake couples make when booking a Bahamas wedding is thinking the resort or travel agent handles the legal side. They do not. The resort handles your venue and your event. I handle what makes it a marriage. That means I apply for the license with you at the Registrar General, I perform the ceremony as a Licensed Marriage Officer, and I file the paperwork that creates the legal record. Without that, you have a beautiful event — but not a legally recognized marriage. When you book me, you are booking the person who holds the specific government license required by Bahamian law. That is not a small distinction. It is the entire thing."
Why You Must Book a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer
Under the Bahamas Marriage Act, a marriage ceremony is only legally valid if it is performed by a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer or an authorized religious minister holding Bahamian licensing. There are no exceptions.
Resort coordinators, visiting ministers from your home country, ship’s captains, and travel agents cannot legally solemnize a Bahamas marriage — regardless of what they or a tour operator tells you. If the person performing your ceremony does not hold a current Bahamian Marriage Officer license, your marriage is not legally valid in The Bahamas and will not be recognized by your home country.
Glenn Ferguson holds the specific government-issued License required by law. He has held it since 2001 and has performed 200+ legal ceremonies across Nassau, Paradise Island, Exuma, Eleuthera, and Harbour Island.
Service Areas — Nassau, Paradise Island & Out Islands
Glenn is based in Nassau, New Providence, and officiates across the major Bahamas islands. For Out Island ceremonies, he requires advance notice for travel logistics.
Nassau — New Providence
Primary base. All beaches, private villas, hotels, gardens, and venues across Nassau including Cable Beach, Nuptial Beach (exclusive private beach), and historic Nassau locations.
Paradise Island
All Atlantis Paradise Island hotels (The Cove, The Royal, The Coral, The Reef, Harborside Resort) and independent Paradise Island beaches and venues.
Exuma
Beach ceremonies, private island weddings, and resort ceremonies throughout the Exuma chain. Glenn also works with Exuma couples on remote private island venues.
Eleuthera & Harbour Island
Harbour Island’s famous Pink Sand Beach and Eleuthera venues including private estates and resort hotels. Available with advance scheduling for travel logistics.
Other Out Islands
Andros, Grand Bahama, Cat Island, Bimini, and other Family Islands. Out Island couples apply for their marriage license at the Commissioner’s Office on that island — no Nassau visit required.
Not Sure If Glenn Covers Your Island?
Send your island, date, and venue on WhatsApp. Glenn confirms availability and logistics directly.
Ask GlennWhat Couples Say After Booking Glenn
"Glenn was absolutely amazing. He picked us up from our hotel and escorted us to get our marriage license. The whole process took about 20 minutes. He made everything completely effortless."Kim & Sam — Nassau / Paradise Island wedding
"He took care of every detail — marriage license, venue coordination, ceremony script. He was professional, warm, and always replied within minutes on WhatsApp. Truly exceptional."Lisa & Mark — Atlantis Bahamas elopement
"Glenn is a rockstar! He took all the stress out of the process. Our ceremony was perfect — exactly the way we imagined it. And the paperwork was done before we even left The Bahamas."Stacey & Ross — Nassau elopement
"Getting married in the Bahamas was a breeze with Glenn. He responded quickly to every question and made sure everything was handled from documents to the ceremony itself. Highly recommend."Connor & Grace — Bahamas beach wedding
"My wife and I eloped at Atlantis and Glenn made the entire legal process completely invisible. We just showed up, said our vows, and left with our certificate. Zero stress."Scott Carnine — Atlantis elopement
"Precision, professionalism, and flexibility — Glenn gathered everything we needed well before our arrival, and the ceremony itself was beautiful, calm, and exactly what we wanted."Melissa — Atlantis ceremony, Nassau
Every Booking Question Answered
The questions couples ask before booking Glenn as their Bahamas wedding officiant.
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Send your names, date, island/venue, and whether either party was previously married. Glenn confirms availability and next steps.
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Book Glenn Ferguson — Your Bahamas Wedding Officiant
Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer since 2001. 200+ legal ceremonies. 5.0 ★ from 82+ couples. Glenn handles the license, the ceremony, the paperwork, and the certificate — so your wedding is legally valid in The Bahamas and recognized worldwide.
Send your hotel or venue, arrival date, ceremony date, and whether either party was previously married. Glenn replies with availability and your exact next step.
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