Marrying
abroad checklist
If you have
decided to get
married abroad
you will need a
checklist on all
the important
details. Below
is a checklist
all you have to
do is print it
off and enjoy
your wedding.
Destination
Where are you
getting
married?___________
When?
_____________
How many people
do you want to
be there?
(Family members,
friends, or just
you and your
future spouse).
______________________
Getting there
Airfares Hotel.
(A villa might
be cheaper if
there are a few
going) Find out
about airport
tax.
Some airports
charge a
departure tax so
you'll need to
have enough
currency left at
the end of your
stay.
If you are
having friends
or family, you
must consider if
they can afford
the expense of
the trip.
The venue
How much will it
cost?________________
Transportation
to and from the
venue.___________
Entertainment,
activities.
______________
Catering.
Book your
reservations
early. Many
resorts and
hotels are
booked months in
advance,
especially
during peak
travel seasons.
Ceremony Type
Are religious
ceremonies
allowed?_______
Check the
regulations for
the country to
save you time
and aggravation.
You may be able
to get an all
inclusive
package. (Venue,
catering
entertainment,
etc).
Documents and
other legal
matters
Research the
marriage
requirements. It
may be as simple
as going to the
local
courthouse, or
it may be as
complicated as
having to be a
resident. What
type of
documents is
required? Birth
Certificate
(original,
certified,
copy), passport,
divorce decree.
________________________________
Must they be
translated?
____________________
Residency
requirements
There are
destination-wedding
coordinators who
will handle the
entire license
processing for
your
Documentation.
(It will cost a
little extra but
will save a lot
of time. Once
you arrive at
your
destination, how
many days do you
have to wait in
order to get
married?
______________
Are certain
medical tests
required? Blood
test,
certificate of
immunization?___________________
Find out if you
will need to
send the
documents in
advance of the
wedding From the
time you get the
license, how
long do you have
to wait until
you can get
married?
_______________
Can you get it
in
advance?__________________
Is witness’s
need? Must they
be citizens of
the country you
are getting
married in?
___________________
And don’t
forget
Bride and groom
outfits and
accessories.
Flowers. (You
should be able
to get them
included in the
venue price).
Photography.
(Ask family
members or
friends to take
camcorders).
We hope you
enjoy your
wedding. Don’t
forget to let us
know how it went
and you can send
us your wedding
photos. Good
luck.
