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Tobago wedding

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Tobago wedding.

If you'd rather not have a conveyor-belt style wedding like some of your friends and are looking for something a bit out of the ordinary, a small wedding in Tobago may be just the ticket. A romantic wedding in Tobago will offer you and yours a lifetime of memories with the idyllic setting of your choice, with probably no one around but your guests and the minister. An island filled with spectacular views, sunrises, sunsets and countless experiences to savour, newly wed couples are always charmed by the warmth and genuine friendliness from the local people.

If you're considering having your wedding in Tobago, follow these steps and you're well on your way to having your dream wedding in Romantic Tobago:

  • Review the guidelines of getting married in Tobago, information includes policies on residency, identification, age restrictions and licenses

    • Residency: Both parties must be resident in Tobago (and/or Trinidad) for a minimum of 3 days before the wedding ceremony. It is important to note that the day of your arrival does not count in the three-day period. The Special Marriage Licence can be applied for from the fourth day and is valid for six months. Some countries require that their intention to marry is registered in their home country and others require an apostille to the marriage certificates.
    • Identification: Both parties must produce proof of ID in the form of original birth certificates, passports and proof of entry (airline tickets and immigration cards).
    • Divorced/Widowed: Divorcees must produce the Decree Absolute with court stamp. Widows and widowers must produce the Death Certificate of the former spouse.
    • Age Restrictions: Anyone under 18 years of age must produce a Statutory Declaration, signed and stamped by a solicitor, proving parental consent.
    • Name Change: If you have changed your name, or are a divorced woman who has reverted to her maiden name, your must supply legal proof signed and stamped by a solicitor.
    • Ceremonies: Wedding ceremonies can be conducted almost anywhere, subject to agreement with the priest or minister. Ceremonies can only take place after 6am and before 6pm. You must have at least two witnesses present during the ceremony.
    • Marriage Licence: It can take around a week from application to get them. When applying for a wedding licence, you will be required to make an affidavit or statutory declaration declaring that you are single and free to marry. For Marriage Licence,
      Contact:

      Registrar General's Office, Jerningham Street, Scarborough, Tel: (868) 639 3210
      Warden's Office, TIDCO Mall, Scarborough. Tel: (868) 639 2410

  • Consider room discounts for small groups, hotel policies, honeymoon packages, and reception options

    • Sample Pricing for small Tobago Weddings:
      Sample pricing for getting
      Married in Tobago
      (prices quoted are subject to change)      		   Approximate Price
      Wedding Co-coordinator (assist
      in venue, and reception hall, organize and book minister and photographer,
      order and arrange for flowers, cake, music and champagne)      		   $300 US
      Minister (ref117opsm)   $190 US
      Photos with an album including
      the negatives (ref167opsm)      		 24 pictures $250 US
      Photos on CD (ref134opsm) 24 pictures $185 US
      Photos with an album including
      the negatives (ref200opsm)      		 36 pictures $225 US
      Photos on CD (ref167opsm) 36 pictures $200 US
      Entertainment including a
      combination of live music, the Ole Time Jammers', and DJ for reception at
      Garden Grille Restaurant (ref127opsm)      		 2 hours $180 US
      Entertainment, DJ, for reception
      at Garden Grille Restaurant(ref96opsm)      		 2 hours $125 US
      Dinner at Garden Grille
      Restaurant with sample menu as described (ref20opsm)      		   $23 US
      Three Course Dinner at Garden
      Grille Restaurant - all you can eat per person (ref25opsm)      		   $30 US
      Bottle of Moet Chandor Champagne
      (ref48opsm)       		1 bottle $58 US
      Handheld Bridal Bouquet
      (ref40opsm)       		  $50 US
      Boutonnier (ref3opsm)   $6 US
      Beautiful two-tier wedding cake
      for ten persons (ref56opsm)       		  $75 US
      One original copy of marriage
      certificate and one copy will be supplied (courier charges additional if
      these have to be posted after guest departure)       		  $6 US
      Pre-wedding reception party with
      barbecue at Garden Grille Restaurant with entertainment       		   
      Beauty treatment for bride
      including treatment of nails, hair and face (bridal finish)       		   

  • Make plans for your dream small wedding in Tobago

    If you have family and friends with you sharing your special evening, you may want to carry on the celebration with a reception. View a simple sample buffet dinner menu to the right. For entertainment, you can arrange the 'Tobago Ole Time Jammers Live Band' or have a D.J. playing some foot-tapping calypso and reggae music. Some points to ponder on before planning your weeding ceremony:

    • Did you have a particular location in mind for the ceremony (beach, rainforest, gardens, river, waterfalls)? Weeding planner can assist you with choosing the most perfect venue to get wed in paradise. These locations include stunning beaches, the island's botanical gardens which is teaming with bright tropical flora, a catamaran and many others (some venues have a cost). Most of the hotels will organise your wedding for you. However, to ensure that your arrangements are given the personal attention they surely deserve, we particularly recommend the service of Tobago's most established (and only truly professional wedding planner), Christine Brent of http://www.tobagoweddings.com
    • Were you interested in having a photo-shoot done of the ceremony?
    • What type of flowers, cake, and decorations at the reception location did you have in mind?
    • If thinking of having a small reception, what did you have in mind for the menu, the bar selection, dinner time and entertainment time?
Useful Links for Tobago Weddings:

http://www.bystorm.co.uk – for a great range of tropical wedding dresses
http://www.weddingsabroad.com – for part or complete wedding package organisation
http://www.tobagoweddings.com – for the only true wedding co-ordinator on the island
http://www.yes-tourism.com – for help with car hire, accommodation and excursions
http://www.thesilvernutmeg.com – for bridal flip flops and other fab bits
http://www.diamon-t.com – for Just Married bikinis and other accessories
http://www.accessorize.co.uk – for sarongs, jewellery and groovy sun hats
http://www.confetti.co.uk – for advice, including discussion boards and online wedding shopping
http://www.weddingservices4u.co.uk – bits and bobs galore and lots of wedding links
http://www.ukpa.gov.uk – the passport agency for all your name change queries
http://www.fco.gov.uk – the Foreign and Commonwealth Office for all the official stuff
http://www.weddingideasmagazine.co.uk – the editor got married in Tobago!

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