Bahamas Wedding Planner
Planning a destination wedding in the Bahamas from overseas means trusting someone on the ground in Nassau who knows the venues, the beaches, the legal requirements, and the suppliers. Glenn Ferguson is a WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner and Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer — the only contact you need for both the planning and the legal ceremony. One person. Two qualifications. Complete coverage from first enquiry to signed certificate.
The unique advantage: Most couples hire a wedding planner and a marriage officiant separately. Glenn Ferguson holds both qualifications — WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner and Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer — which means he plans your wedding and legally marries you. No gap between the two roles, no miscommunication, one fee structure.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 82+ couples • 200+ ceremonies • Licensed & certified since 2001
Bahamas Wedding Planner — Key Facts
WPIC-Certified Planner & Licensed Marriage Officer
The standard approach to a Bahamas destination wedding involves hiring two separate professionals: a wedding planner to coordinate the event, and a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer to legally perform the ceremony. Glenn Ferguson holds both qualifications — which means he bridges the gap between the two roles that most couples don’t realise exists until they are deep into planning.
What Glenn’s Dual Role Covers in Full:
- Marriage licence guidance — Registrar General ($100)
- Affidavit of single status via Notary Public ($95)
- Full document checklist sent on first enquiry
- Beach and venue selection across Nassau & Out Islands
- Supplier coordination — florists, photographers, caterers
- Ceremony script — personalised or civil
- Legal ceremony performance as Licensed Marriage Officer
- Marriage register signed on the day
- Day-of ceremony coordination and timing
- Official marriage certificate ($20 certified copy)
- Apostille processing for international use ($120 gov fee)
- Worldwide certificate shipping on request
What a Bahamas Wedding Planner Actually Does
For couples planning a destination wedding from the US, UK, Canada, or elsewhere, having someone in Nassau who manages every moving part is the difference between a relaxed experience and a stressful one. Glenn Ferguson’s planning services cover every element of the Bahamas wedding process.
Legal Requirements
Marriage licence guidance, document checklist, affidavit arrangement via Bahamian Notary Public, and full Registrar General process managed for you.
Venue & Beach Selection
Glenn knows Nassau’s beaches, resort venues, and private locations intimately. He advises on the right setting for your guest count, budget, and vision.
Ceremony Design
Fully personalised ceremony script written around your story. Civil or spiritual tone. Personal vows incorporated. No generic template.
Supplier Coordination
Florists, photographers, musicians, hair and make-up artists — Glenn works with Nassau’s best local suppliers and coordinates them so you don’t have to.
Day-of Management
Glenn arrives early, manages the timeline, coordinates all parties, and ensures the ceremony runs exactly as planned. You focus on the moment.
Certificate & Apostille
After the ceremony, Glenn retrieves your certified marriage certificate ($20) and handles apostille processing ($120 gov fee) and international shipping.
How Planning a Bahamas Wedding with Glenn Works
From first contact to your signed certificate arriving at your door, here is the complete process Glenn manages end to end.
First contact
WhatsApp Glenn with your date, location preference, and guest count. He responds the same day with package options, availability, and your full document checklist.
Plan & prepare
Glenn advises on venue and beach selection, coordinates suppliers, and checks every document requirement before you travel. Your affidavit of single status is arranged in Nassau ($95).
Arrive & marry
You arrive in Nassau, obtain the marriage licence ($100) with Glenn’s guidance, and Glenn legally performs your ceremony at the chosen venue. The register is signed on the day.
Certificate & beyond
Glenn retrieves your certified marriage certificate and arranges apostille and international shipping so your documents reach you anywhere in the world.
Government & Officiant Fees
All fees in Bahamian dollars (1:1 with the US dollar). Closing costs 8–11% where applicable. Venue and supplier fees quoted separately based on selection.
Where Glenn Plans Bahamas Weddings
Glenn Ferguson has 24+ years of on-the-ground experience across Nassau and the Out Islands. He plans and officiates weddings everywhere from Nassau’s Cable Beach to remote Exuma cays, with deep knowledge of each island’s venues, logistics, and permit requirements.
Nassau & Cable Beach
Glenn’s home base. Cable Beach, Love Beach, and access to Baha Mar, Sandals, and independent Nassau venues. Best for larger wedding parties.
Nuptial Beach (Private)
Glenn’s exclusive private beach near Orange Hill, Nassau. No resort guests, complete seclusion. Unavailable through any other planner or officiant.
Paradise Island
Cabbage Beach and Atlantis resort area. Glenn plans and officiates ceremonies here independently of Atlantis’s event team.
Exuma
Remote cays, private sandbar ceremonies, Sandals Emerald Bay area. Out Island weddings for couples who want something truly away from it all.
Harbour Island
Pink Sands Beach — one of the most famous pink sand beaches in the world. Glenn manages all logistics for Harbour Island weddings from Nassau.
Eleuthera
Glass Window Bridge, Lighthouse Beach, and Governor’s Harbour settings. Glenn coordinates travel and ceremony logistics for Eleuthera events.
“Most couples planning a destination wedding in the Bahamas discover very quickly that there are two separate things they need to sort: the event, and the law. A wedding planner handles the event. A Licensed Marriage Officer handles the law. Those are normally two different people, two different conversations, and two different fees. I hold both qualifications — WPIC-certified planner and a government-issued licence as a Bahamas Marriage Officer. That means I can take you from your first question all the way through to your signed, apostilled certificate arriving at your door. One point of contact. No gap in the middle.”
“I cannot say enough about how satisfied my wife and I are! Glenn Ferguson was wonderful throughout the entire process! He helped easily navigate the bureaucracy of obtaining a marriage license even bringing us to the office in his car. Glenn orchestrated a beautiful ceremony for just the two of us. Everything from the flowers to the photography were carefully thought out and well-executed. The caring and warmth that Glenn puts into his ceremony went far beyond what we expected.”
“It was a great experience for us. Glenn S. Ferguson was our wedding planner and we got married on the beach. It was wonderful and the photographer he arranged was great. Beautiful pictures. Glenn took care of everything. Arranging everything on the Bahamas so the wedding is official in the Netherlands and he took us to a nice restaurant after the wedding.”
Bahamas Wedding Planner — Your Questions Answered
Ask Glenn About Your Wedding
Tell Glenn your date, preferred location, guest count, and any questions you have about planning a wedding in the Bahamas. He responds within a few hours with package options, a document checklist, and beach or venue recommendations based on your vision.
About Glenn Ferguson
Glenn Ferguson is a WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner and Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer based in Nassau, New Providence. He has planned and officiated more than 200 ceremonies across Nassau, Paradise Island, Cable Beach, Exuma, Harbour Island, and Eleuthera since 2001. His dual qualification — as both a certified planner and a government-licensed marriage officer — gives couples a single point of contact for the entire process. His exclusive Nuptial Beach near Orange Hill, Nassau, is available only through his service.
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