Exuma Wedding Officiant
Exuma is one of the most extraordinary wedding destinations in the world — 365 cays, untouched sandbars rising from turquoise water, and beaches that appear deserted even in peak season. Glenn Ferguson is a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer and WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner who travels from Nassau to officiate legal weddings across Exuma’s beaches, sandbars, and private cay settings. He manages the full marriage licence process in Nassau before every Exuma ceremony.
Key fact: Unlike most Bahamas weddings, couples marrying in Exuma can obtain the marriage licence directly at the Administrator’s Office in George Town, Exuma — there is no need to go to Nassau first. The Administrator’s Office can also prepare your affidavit of single status at $75 per person. Glenn Ferguson coordinates both options and advises which approach best suits your travel itinerary.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 82+ couples • 200+ ceremonies • Out Island weddings since 2001
Exuma Wedding — Key Facts
Why Couples Choose Exuma for a Destination Wedding
Exuma is a 130-mile chain of 365 cays stretching south-east of Nassau, with some of the clearest water and most remote beaches in the Caribbean. Unlike Nassau’s resort-lined beaches, Exuma offers ceremony settings that feel genuinely uninhabited — sandbars surrounded by open ocean, private cays with no other structures visible, and beaches where the only footprints in the sand will be yours.
What Makes an Exuma Wedding Different
- Sandbar ceremonies accessible only by boat — unmatched anywhere
- 365 cays — most completely uninhabited
- Water clarity rated among the best on earth
- No resort crowds, no day-trippers in the background
- Swimming pigs of Exuma — unique pre or post-ceremony experience
- Tropic of Cancer Beach — one of the Bahamas’ most photographed
- Stocking Island — calm harbour water and powdery white sand
- Private cay hire available for complete exclusivity
- Iguanas, nurse sharks, and crystal blue holes — the Caribbean at its wildest
- Legal ceremony fully valid worldwide
Best Places to Get Married in Exuma
Glenn Ferguson has officiated across the Exuma chain and advises every couple on the best setting for their vision, guest count, and logistics. These are the most-requested Exuma ceremony settings.
Private Sandbar
A shallow sandbar rising from open turquoise water, reachable by boat. Completely surrounded by sea. Zero other guests. One of the most extraordinary ceremony settings on earth. Glenn manages all boat logistics and timing.
Stocking Island
A sheltered barrier island across the harbour from George Town. Calm, glass-clear water, white sand, and a beautiful natural backdrop. Accessible by water taxi from Great Exuma. Popular for both intimate and larger ceremonies.
Tropic of Cancer Beach
Located exactly on the Tropic of Cancer on Little Exuma. Known for its vivid turquoise water and powdery white sand. One of the most photographed beaches in the Exuma chain and a striking backdrop for ceremony photography.
Private Cay
Several private cays in the Exuma chain are available to rent exclusively. Complete privacy, no other visitors, and breathtaking natural settings accessible only by boat or seaplane. Glenn coordinates the logistics end to end.
Great Exuma Beachfront
Beachfront venues along the main island of Great Exuma provide easier access logistics, particularly for couples with older guests or larger parties. Several boutique resort settings available without formal resort event packages.
Chat ’N’ Chill, Stocking Island
The famous open-air beach bar on Stocking Island offers a more relaxed, social ceremony setting. Popular for couples who want a celebration atmosphere combined with a beautiful beach backdrop.
How an Exuma Wedding Works Step by Step
An Exuma wedding has one additional step compared to a Nassau ceremony: the marriage licence must be obtained in Nassau first. Glenn Ferguson manages this entire process — here is exactly how it works.
Book Glenn
WhatsApp Glenn your date, preferred Exuma setting, and guest count. He confirms availability, sends your document checklist, and advises the best licence approach for your itinerary.
Arrive & licence
Fly directly to Exuma or stop in Nassau first. After 24 hours in The Bahamas, obtain the marriage licence at the Administrator’s Office in George Town, Exuma — or at the Registrar General in Nassau. Glenn advises which suits your plans.
Settle in
Check in to your Exuma accommodation. The licence is valid for 90 days, giving flexibility to marry on a different day. Glenn coordinates ceremony timing, boat transfers, and setup.
The ceremony
Glenn performs the legal ceremony on your chosen Exuma setting — sandbar, beach, or private cay. Register signed on the day.
Certificate & apostille
Glenn retrieves your certified certificate and handles apostille ($120 gov fee) and international shipping from Nassau after you fly home.
Complete Exuma Wedding Fee Breakdown
All fees in Bahamian dollars (1:1 with the US dollar). Government fees fixed. All wedding services subject to 10% Bahamas VAT.
“Exuma is where I tell couples to go when they want something that looks genuinely impossible. A sandbar ceremony in the middle of the Exuma Sound — standing in knee-deep turquoise water with nothing visible in any direction but sea and sky — is not a setting that can be replicated anywhere else. The logistics are more involved than a Nassau beach wedding, but that is exactly what I am here for. I handle the Nassau licence process, coordinate the travel, manage the boat transfer to the sandbar, perform the ceremony, and take care of the certificate afterwards. The couple’s only job is to show up and get married.”
“My wife and I recently eloped in the breathtaking Bahamas, and we simply cannot rave enough about the exceptional service provided by Glenn Ferguson and his incredible team. From the beginning, Glenn and his team made this journey a seamless and unforgettable experience. Thank you, Glenn Ferguson, for turning our dreams into reality and creating the most incredible day of our lives.”
“Getting married in the Bahamas was a breeze. Glen Ferguson took care of everything and made the process run as smooth as possible. It was such an amazing experience to be able to marry the love of my life on my first trip outside of the country.”
Exuma Wedding Officiant — Your Questions Answered
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Ask Glenn About Exuma
Tell Glenn your preferred Exuma setting, your date, and your guest count. He responds within a few hours with a full logistics outline, document checklist, and package quote for your specific Exuma ceremony.
About Glenn Ferguson
Glenn Ferguson is a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer and WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner based in Nassau, New Providence. He travels throughout the Bahamas to officiate weddings — from Nassau’s Cable Beach to remote Exuma sandbars and Harbour Island’s Pink Sands Beach. He manages every aspect of the Out Island wedding process: the Nassau licence, travel logistics, ceremony, and post-ceremony certificate. He holds BREA License #1247 as a Bahamas Real Estate Agent and has 24+ years of experience across the Bahamian archipelago.
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