Where to get married in the Bahamas?
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We are looking to do a destination wedding in the Bahamas. My fiancee has her heart set on the ceremony being held at the Cloister ruins on Paradise Island, but she just found out a minimal ceremony would cost about 10k and she feels that is way too high.
Personally I was thinking more of a secluded area on a beach (cloisters seem to be in the middle of a bunch of chaos and not on the beach)
With the wedding being a destination wedding we were thinking about making it a week long vacation for the guests, as they all will be traveling a long way,and we want to make the trip worth their while. We were hoping to be able to entertain the guests with day trips on our boat and my fathers.
So basically we are looking for an area that we can house 20-30 people, whether it be 2 or 3 homes we rent for a week, or a hotel or ???, and to be in an area where everyone can be entertained for a week and a neat place for a wedding ceremony.
After the ceremony, I was considering doing a little Island hopping/exploring for our honey moon.
Any suggestions on any of this?
Personally I was thinking more of a secluded area on a beach (cloisters seem to be in the middle of a bunch of chaos and not on the beach)
With the wedding being a destination wedding we were thinking about making it a week long vacation for the guests, as they all will be traveling a long way,and we want to make the trip worth their while. We were hoping to be able to entertain the guests with day trips on our boat and my fathers.
So basically we are looking for an area that we can house 20-30 people, whether it be 2 or 3 homes we rent for a week, or a hotel or ???, and to be in an area where everyone can be entertained for a week and a neat place for a wedding ceremony.
After the ceremony, I was considering doing a little Island hopping/exploring for our honey moon.
Any suggestions on any of this?
Its amazing here, lots of activities for guests ranging from swimming with the pigs, island hopping. When it comes to accommodations we have houses that can house up to 20 persons. Green tUrtle Cay has alot of options when it comes to hosting large groups.
I am a event planner here check out my FB page Green Turtle Cay - As You Wish and please feel free to send me an email [email protected] and I will be happy to answer any questions you have and also offer suggestions.
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I would steer clear of Atlantis. No offense to anyone that enjoys it there. It's nice and all but too "gimicky". Reminded me of being in Vegas. If I want to be in a Vegas style casino, I'll go to Vegas. It's a really cool place and all, just doesn't feel bahemian. Plus I'm sure you want to make your wedding special. When your wife is walking through the casino after your wedding or before and there's another bride doing the same thing, it just may take the specialness out of it.
I'd listen to those that recommend upscale hotels off the beaten path. You could always do Saba Rock Resort that a few OSO members have stayed at down in BVI. Hear it's awesome. Definately on the bucket list for us.
Congrats by the way. Best thing I ever did. Don't listen to the nay-sayers.
I'd listen to those that recommend upscale hotels off the beaten path. You could always do Saba Rock Resort that a few OSO members have stayed at down in BVI. Hear it's awesome. Definately on the bucket list for us.
Congrats by the way. Best thing I ever did. Don't listen to the nay-sayers.
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My vote is for Harbor Island. It is not really easiest to get to, but they have a few really nice resorts there that could all handle weddings. I had a wedding there a few years ago and it was beautiful. My second choice would be Staniel Cay, you can rent little beach cottages and they have an airport on the island which is convenient. I believe you also get a little 13ft whaler to go around on with the cottage rental.
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Have you ever been to the Bahamas? It is really a 3rd world country so complicated plans can easily fall apart. Nobody is in a rush, getting a hotel room cleaned can be a 3-4 hour delay. You will also find getting to small islands is a one flight a day/ single airline destination. Bigger places (like Nassau/Atlantis) will be easier to get to and will have better service but you lose "small island charm" in the process.
I have been to West End, Grand Bahama, Freeport, Green Turtle, Nassau/ Atlantis and was in Bimini again last weekend and the "laid back style" is pretty common everywhere. This might be very stressful for a bridal party.
Last weekend, Bimini (north and south) as well as Cat Cay all ran out of gasoline! When asking around on when it would arrive, some said tomorrow, some said probably next week.....this was GASOLINE! Not like you were asking for caviar or an IPhone 6s! Bimini is only 50 miles from the US! There were 3 boats stranded on S. Bimini because they didn't have enough fuel to get back to Florida.......big engine CC's burn lots of fuel! We ended up leaving a few hours early, called the charter plane and said pick us up! No gas = no fun (golf carts/boats).
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Look into Our Lucaya on Grand Bahama/Freeport. We attended a wedding there in 2008 and it was beautiful. It's easy to get to with the luxuries of a resort but not as commercial as Atlantis/Nassau. We have been all through the islands and Exumas is by far the prettiest but not as easy to get to with that many people in tow. Great Exuma is amazing but can be pricey. They have a Sandals resort there along with others so that could be an option. One thing about Grand Bahama is there are also a lot of houses for rent there (definitely have options there). But the wedding was awesome (small but beautiful) with about 40 people in attendance. Just a recommendation. Good luck!
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Last weekend, Bimini (north and south) as well as Cat Cay all ran out of gasoline! When asking around on when it would arrive, some said tomorrow, some said probably next week.....this was GASOLINE! Not like you were asking for caviar or an IPhone 6s! Bimini is only 50 miles from the US! There were 3 boats stranded on S. Bimini because they didn't have enough fuel to get back to Florida.......big engine CC's burn lots of fuel! We ended up leaving a few hours early, called the charter plane and said pick us up! No gas = no fun (golf carts/boats).
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Anyone ever stop in to Schooners Bay? My fiance talked to the owners and she is pretty excited. I think they can house everyone. It looks rather desolate, but I think that might be what we are after. March Harbor would be a quick ride from Schooner.
I personally like the idea or treasure cay and renting several condos/cottages. Looks like a much better option in my opinion. Schooner bay looks nice, but I'm not sure there is enough there to entertain everyone.
I personally like the idea or treasure cay and renting several condos/cottages. Looks like a much better option in my opinion. Schooner bay looks nice, but I'm not sure there is enough there to entertain everyone.