Have you tried envisioning yourself saying vows or the simpler "I DO" against the backdrop of a turquoise sea, with white sand warming your bare feet. If you're considering a tropical wedding, look no further than the three Cayman Islands. One of the few Caribbean nations that allow you to marry the same day you arrive, the Cayman Islands are fast becoming as famous for weddings as they are for their natural beauty and world-class diving.

 Rather than having the wedding at home and then departing for a tropical honeymoon, more and more couples are bringing the wedding and their guests to paradise with them. Whether you are planning a grand, sophisticated church wedding or an intimate beachfront ceremony, the Cayman Islands provides scores of picturesque locales to make your “big day” larger than life. And, with a host of wedding professionals who’ll help you with everything from floral arrangements to legal requirements, tying the knot in this corner of paradise couldn’t be easier.

 Don't think choosing a destination wedding means you have to compromise on your bridal style. Cayman Island hotels and resorts offer a full menu of wedding planning services, so you can have a wedding that expresses your values and personality. Nature-loving brides can be wed on the beach; romantic brides might choose an oceanfront gazebo at sunset; traditional brides can marry in chapels, churches, or hotels. You can even say your vows underwater in a diving ceremony. But no matter how you choose to marry, all Cayman Islands have one thing in common: Guests have time to hit the beaches, play golf and tennis, enjoy relaxing music and get to know each other far from the distractions of home.

 Couples can marry the same day they arrive in the Cayman Islands, including those arriving by cruise ship. There are several Wedding Coordinators in the Cayman Islands that can assist you with all your arrangements, however simple or creative, from legal requirements to party planning.Couples must arrange for a marriage Officer and a Non-Resident Marriage Licence. A list of licensed Marriage Officers can be obtained by calling the Deputy Chief Secretary’s Office at 1-345-949-7900 0r 1-345-914-2222. Arrangements with the Marriage Officer should be made prior to filing the application for the marriage Licence. 

 The Marriage Licence can be obtained from the Deputy Chief Secretary, 3rd Floor, Government Administration Building, George Town, Grand Cayman. Phone: 1-345-949-7900. The total fee for the Licence including stamp is $200 U.S. (or CI $160 in Cayman Islands Dollars).

  The application includes full names, permanent addresses and occupations of both parties, and temporary address in the Cayman Islands. It must be signed by both parties and must also include the name of the Marriage Officer performing the ceremony.

  The Licence can be obtained on the same day of application.  
Couples will also need to provide the following when applying for a Marriage Licence:

  Cayman Islands International Immigration Department Pink Slip showing proof of entry. Visitors arriving by air receive this from Immigration upon arrival into the Cayman Islands. Cruise passengers may present their ship boarding passes to demonstrate they are legally in port.Valid passports or original or certified copies of birth certificates along with photo identification. Photocopies are not accepted. The minimum legal age to marry without parental consent is 18.  

 In the case of second marriages, original or certified copies of divorce or death certificate are required. Photocopies are not accepted. Two witnesses present at the ceremony. You may provide your own or ask the Manager Officer to assist you in arranging this.