Getting Married in St Lucia
They are so many reasons why we think you should consider getting married in St Lucia.
St Lucia is one of the most incredible destinations to pick for a wedding, and if you have already decided that this is where you want to host your big day, let me say you, you are already making the right choices!
Having a destination wedding miles away from home means you are in for a much more intimate ceremony and can enjoy a two-for-one wedding and honeymoon.
What can be better than that?
Getting married in St Lucia means having a beautiful wedding with little to no stress.
This gorgeous island is home to two Pitons, making for a gorgeous wedding backdrop.
With this in mind, this island has become the go-to place for most couples planning destination weddings.
It is the perfect destination location to host your wedding.
The people of St. Lucia are extremely friendly, the food so delicious, and the beaches are so welcoming.
This alone makes getting married in St. Lucia an easy pick.
Couples planning their weddings in St. Lucia should read this quick guide.
Before flying off to this beautiful island to marry the love of your life, there are some essential details to consider.
Learn more about what marriage certificate you require and all the critical information.
What do I need to do to get married in St Lucia?
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St Lucia Wedding Requirements
If you plan on hosting your wedding in St Lucia, you need to read up on what is required.
When planning a destination wedding, there are many other factors to consider, and we outline everything you need to know here.
According to the St Lucia official government website, you require these documents to be married in St Lucia legally:
- Valid passport
- Birth certificate
- Divorce decree (if an applicant has been divorced). Note that the original or certified copy should be presented as proof.
- A death certificate (original or certified copy) of the spouse (in the case of a widow/widower)
- A Notary Public stamps an affidavit of consent if one of the parties is under 18.
- An authenticated translation in addition to the originals if required documents are not in English.
In St Lucia, marriage licenses can be obtained within 24 hours of arrival with a same-day marriage license application.
We will now share our best tips on getting married in St Lucia and why you should seriously consider it.
1. The Weather in St Lucia is excellent for weddings
A destination wedding is a fantastic option for couples willing to take a straightforward approach to the planning process.
If you are okay with a simple flow to planning a wedding, you will love what St Lucia has to offer in terms of weddings.
I was in St Lucia last year planning a wedding for a client.
Honestly, I did not want to leave.
I extended my mini-vacation for a few more days thanks to West Jet, as I could not get over how amazing the weather was in St Lucia.
But what is the best time to get married in St Lucia?
The island has sunshine and warm weather all year round, which makes it the best time to get married.
But the island has rainy months even though it’s all sunshine.
So when is the best month to get married in St Lucia?
May is a great time to get married in St Lucia; however, December to March is the peak wedding season.
Avoid June through November, as it is considered the hurricane season.
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2. Your guests will enjoy your wedding in St Lucia
Getting married in St Lucia is a dream come true for most people.
If you have friends and family spread out across the country or world, having a wedding in St Lucia is perfect for you.
And if everyone must travel to witness your love, why not make it somewhere everyone can be excited to visit?
This will give your friends and family a great reason to travel to this remote part of the world filled with so much to do.
Check out these tourist attractions that you can get your wedding guests to check out while visiting St. Lucia.
And if you want to keep your guests entertained once in St. Lucia – we found a list of the top 1o things everyone must do once in St Lucia.
To say that you will be bored in St Lucia is an understatement.
They have too much to do.
Be sure to have all your guests book any attractions, activities and things to do in St Lucia ahead of time.
3. Get married on the beach in St Lucia
If you have ever dreamed of getting married on a beach, this is your chance.
Beach weddings are quickly gaining popularity as a romantic way to differentiate your big day.
The clear waters and blue skies should be reason enough for getting married in St Lucia.
St. Lucia has one of the best beaches on the Caribbean islands!
This Caribbean island is home to incredible sceneries, thanks to the Piton mountains and rainforest interior.
If you want to have a gorgeous wedding on the water, this is your opportunity.
The beautiful beaches in St. Lucia range from secluded white sand coves tucked into the lush landscape to rugged stretches of golden or black volcanic sand.
The most popular reason people go to St Lucia to get married is to enjoy the beaches, relax and enjoy a good time with loved ones.
Consider these stunning beaches if you plan to get married in St Lucia.
My favourite beaches in St Lucia are Marigot Bay, Reduit and Jalousie Beach!
Perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving or long romantic strolls.
The Island of St. Lucia is filled with gorgeous white sand and clear skies beaches for miles.
4. Amazing All-Inclusive wedding resorts in St Lucia
The island is fantastic and perfect for those considering getting married in St. Lucia.
The first step is finding the perfect resort to host your wedding.
With so many gorgeous wedding resorts in St Lucia, you will have endless choices on where to host your dream wedding.
Want to know how much it will cost to have a wedding in St. Lucia?
You can check out a list of all-inclusive St Lucia wedding packages here.
We also made another detailed list of other top wedding resorts in St Lucia that are perfect for hosting your big day!
Be sure to review the list!
My favourite wedding resort for getting married in St Lucia is Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort and Calabash Cove and Spa – adults only!
Don’t forget to check out the Sandals Grande St. Lucian on Rodney Bay!
They have customizable wedding packages to meet all your needs.
And if you plan to stay 3 nights or longer at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian, your wedding is free!
Sandals give their couples endless ways to create their dream destination wedding.
As you can see, weddings in St Lucia are a no-brainer.
5. Friendly people of St Lucia
St. Lucia has one of the friendless people out there.
They are highly courteous and overly friendly.
The help you get is fantastic, and they make getting married in St Lucia a smooth transition.
If you need more reasons to choose St Lucia as your wedding destination, I might add that they have fantastic food and incredible scenery, making for beautiful photos.
Here are a few beautiful weddings from St. Lucia
If you search the internet, specifically Pinterest, you will come across a lot of unique weddings that have taken place on this beautiful island of St Lucia!
Where you choose to get married, I suggest you check out this epic list of all-inclusive resorts and hotels in St Lucia for your potential wedding.
Here are just a few of the ones we fell in love with:
A DIY St. Lucia Wedding in Soufriere- from June bug Weddings
Visit this gorgeous Wedding here!
Majestic Seaside St. Lucia Wedding at Regency La Toc
Visit this gorgeous Wedding here!
Visit this gorgeous Wedding here!
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