Anguilla Weddings
Once a hideaway in the Caribbean islands, Anguilla has recently risen in popularity and notoriety. Featured on the Today Show and in Us Weekly, Anguilla is now the talk of many destination wedding seekers. Known for its luxury hotels and celebrity sightings, Anguilla is the ultimate luxury wedding location. If your wedding budget can cut it, and you want a memorable and extravagant affair that will leave your wedding guests in awe, Anguilla is likely at the top of your location list.
Still dreaming of an Anguilla wedding? Here’s some information to help you plan:
Map of the Caribbean Islands & Anguilla:
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Anguilla Quick Facts:
Country Population: Approximately 14,000
Capital: The Valley
Size: 35 square miles
Language: English
Religion: Christianity
Official Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (U.S. dollar accepted widely)
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4); or one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time except during Daylight Savings when the time is the same
Transportation:
The only airport is the Anguilla Airport (AXA). Since it is a smaller airport, most flights from the U.S. connect in Miami. Anguilla is fairly small and taxis are available, so a rental car is not needed.
Anguilla Marriage Requirements:
U.S. citizens are permitted to get married in Anguilla. The bride and groom are required to come into the Court Registry 2 days or 48 hours prior to the wedding to apply for a marriage license. Licenses and processing fees usually run around $200-300 U.S. total. If one partner stays in Anguilla for at least fifteen days prior to registering for the license, the license only costs USD$40. No blood tests are required. If you have previously been married, you have to show a proof of divorce. To register for your marriage license, go to the Judicial Department between 8:30am and 2:30pm. All marriages are performed by the Magistrate at the Court House or by a Minister of religion who is a registered Marriage Officer for Anguilla. If you want to have a Roman Catholic ceremony more paperwork and three to six months notice is required
For the most up-to-date Anguilla marriage requirements information, visit: http://www.gov.ai/marriage.htm
When’s the best time to get married in Anguilla?
Anguilla offers year-round warm weather for your destination wedding. It enjoys an average temperature of 80 degress F. Anguilla is in the hurricane belt, so be cautious of planning your wedding date in the summer or fall.
Websites with additional wedding and destination information:
Anguilla’s official tourism website: http://www.anguilla-vacation.com/ |
