Tie the knot on board a boat or on a sun‐kissed beach ‐‐ on the very day you arrive, if you choose ‐‐ on this exotic Caribbean island
Why get married in the Caymans?
Lying in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, this British Crown Colony offers gleaming white sand beaches and some of the best scuba diving in the world. The Cayman Islands offer a wide variety of restaurants, from fast food to top quality gourmet, but is also ideal if you’re just after a spell of total relaxation.
What kind of wedding ceremony can I have?
There are many beautiful locations for you to have your marriage ceremony: a picturesque little quiet chapel, on a shimmering white sandy beach, or even on board a ship drifting over a tranquil sea.
If you would like an on‐board wedding, the minister will meet you at the dock to obtain the necessary documents to process the licence. He will then go to the courthouse and return with your marriage licence.
Is it wedding weather?
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Max temp (°F)* | 82 | 84 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 87 | 84 | 82 |
| Sunshine hours* | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Rainfall (inches)* | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
*Average daily sunshine hours
*Average monthly rainfall (inches)
What’s the flight time?
12.5 hours
What’s the time difference?
GMT ‐5
Do I need a visa to enter the country?
No.
What’s the wedding paperwork?
- Residency You can get married in the Cayman Islands from the day of your arrival once you have a non‐resident’s licence. You also need a Cayman Islands international embarkation/disembarkation card.
- Proof of ID You will need to produce your original birth certificates and a valid passport.
- Divorce If either of you is divorced, you’ll need to show your Decree Absolute with a court stamp.
- Widowed If you are widowed you will need to produce the death certificate of your deceased spouse and your previous marriage certificate.
- Age restrictions The minimum age to marry in the Cayman Islands is 16; anyone under 18 must have parental consent. Consent can be given by your father or, if he is deceased, by a lawful male guardian. If there is no guardian, your mother may give consent.
How do I obtain a marriage licence?
To get a non‐residents marriage licence from the Chief Secretary’s Office you must have a letter from an official Marriage Officer. A list of officers is available from the Chief Secretary’s Office and can be obtained before your arrival (see Where can I find further information?).
Where can I find further information?
Cayman Islands Department of Tourism headquarters
The Pavilion
Cricket Square
Elgin Avenue
George Town
P.O. Box 67 GT
Grand Cayman
Tel: 001 345 949 0623
Cayman Islands Tourist Office
6 Arlington Street
London
SW1A 1RE
Tel: 020‐7491 7771
www.caymanislands.ky
Marriage Licence Application
Chief Secretary’s Office
4th Floor (Room 406)
Government Administration Building
George Town
Grand Cayman
BWI
Tel: 001 345 949 7900
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