Bermuda is the perfect place to say ‘I do’. Exchange your vows on a coral pink sandy beach, from the top of a breathtaking cliff, aboard a sail boat, in an historic church or in a lush, tropical garden in Bermuda the choice is yours. Stroll hand-in-hand along the water’s edge or drink in a stunning sunset from the deck of a luxury yacht and you’ll soon discover why Bermuda is consistently rated one of the world’s top wedding and honeymoon destinations.

Whether you are planning an intimate wedding party for two or a celebration for two hundred, Bermuda will feel like your own private island paradise. From horse drawn carriages to sophisticated resort hotel facilities, all the services of our world famous tourism industry are available and our weather is as friendly and welcoming as our people. And to make the wedding of your dreams totally stress free, let one of Bermuda’s professional wedding planners make all the arrangements. From booking just the right location and entertainment to organizing flowers, formal wear and photographers, no detail is too small.

Legal requirements
To get married in Bermuda the couple must complete and send a “Notice of Intended Marriage” form (including full names and residential addresses) to the Bermuda Registrar General within 3 months of the intended wedding date. A fee of $243 (plus $24 for the certificate) in Bermuda or U.S. dollars in the form of a cashier’s cheque or bank draft made payable to the Accountant General, Hamilton, Bermuda, or by credit card must accompany the form. Personal cheques are not accepted. “Notice of Intended Marriage” forms available online from the Register General: www.registrygeneral.gov.bm.  Copies of final divorce decrees or death certificates must accompany the “Notice of Intended Marriage” form for all persons previously married before wishing to be married in Bermuda.  Please note that airmail to Bermuda can take from 6 to 14 days from the U.S., Canada and the U.K.

The Registry staff will publish the “Notice of Intended Marriage” twice in the Bermuda newspapers, the Bermuda Sun and the Royal Gazette. There is a waiting period of 15 days from the receipt date of the Notice by the Registry before the Registrar General will issue the licence to marry. Provided no formal objection has been raised to the intended marriage, the license will be issued. The license to marry is valid for three months from the date of issue.

Registrar General Address:
Registrar General
Government Administration Building
30 Parliament Street
Hamilton HM 12 Bermuda
Tel: (441) 297-7709 or (441) 297-7707
Fax: (441) 292-4568
Web: www.registrygeneral.gov.bm
Further questions or concerns should be emailed to: kminors@gov.bm or etodd@gov.bm

Marriage Ceremonies
Marriages are performed by either a registered Marriage Officer of a Church or the Registrar or Assistant Registrar General for civil weddings at the Registry Office. Justices of the Peace are not authorized to perform weddings. Civil marriage ceremonies are conducted in the Registry General from Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Appointments are required.

Whatever your faith or denomination, Bermuda can accommodate your wedding wishes. Local wedding planners can organize the right church and minister to meet your needs. There are no rabbis in residence on the island but a wedding consultant can arrange the necessary paperwork for your rabbi to perform your ceremony.

It is possible for non-resident Roman Catholics to be married in certain Catholic Churches in Bermuda. Consult "Requirements for Non-resident Marriages" on the website of the Roman Catholic Church in Bermuda (www.dobcc.bm) for specific requirements. For further information, contact the Roman Catholic Chancery Office at (441) 232-4414.