St. Maarten/St. Martin
Getting married in St. Martin/St. Maarten does not have to be just a dream. There are many different deals, specials, and all-inclusive packages that can make this dream come true for any couple.
Twin cultures of Dutch and French add to the Island’s romantic mystique and attractions. You’ll be able to offer your guests a little bit of Europe with a lot of Caribbean all rolled into one perfect vacation.
There are over 200 restaurants, shopping is duty free, plus there are water sports with 36 white sand beaches. Nightclubs and casinos round out evening recreational pursuits and every type of accommodation you could imagine can be found on this beautiful, cosmopolitan island.
Wedding Requirements:
*Because you would need to spend a month in St. Martin to get married, most couples choose to get married on the Dutch side of the island in St. Maarten. Either take or I recommend having the legal ceremony in Canada and then a symbolic ceremony in St. Martin.
Twin cultures of Dutch and French add to the Island’s romantic mystique and attractions. You’ll be able to offer your guests a little bit of Europe with a lot of Caribbean all rolled into one perfect vacation.
There are over 200 restaurants, shopping is duty free, plus there are water sports with 36 white sand beaches. Nightclubs and casinos round out evening recreational pursuits and every type of accommodation you could imagine can be found on this beautiful, cosmopolitan island.
Wedding Requirements:
*Because you would need to spend a month in St. Martin to get married, most couples choose to get married on the Dutch side of the island in St. Maarten. Either take or I recommend having the legal ceremony in Canada and then a symbolic ceremony in St. Martin.
- A full abridged birth certificate to prove the legality of the same.
- In the event persons are not of Dutch nationality, a valid passport is required.
- Address of both parties.
- Duration of stay on St. Maarten.
- Unmarried persons must present a declaration of marital status not older than 3 months.
- If widow(er), a death certificate.
- If divorced, a divorce certificate or final judgements decree.
- For minors (under 21 years of age), permission of the parents is required.
- Names of parents, maiden names of mother including place of birth and birth date.
- Professions of the bride, the groom and the parents.
- Six witnesses if the marriage is performed outside of the Marriage Hall, 2 witnesses if it is to be performed at Wedding Hall. Non-Dutch witnesses must present a valid passport or a birth certificate with picture I.D.
- Original documents other than Dutch or English need to be translated into the Dutch language.
