St. Martin Beach Wedding & Honeymoon Guide
St. Maarten/St. Martin is the world's smallest mass to host two separate governments. St. Martin is French and St. Maarten is Dutch. Between the two different cultures in St. Martin and St. Maarten you will be able to find just about anything you want. In St. Martin you will see the French emphasis on comfort and elegance. The beaches are secluded, there is an abundance of luxury accommodation, charming bistros and the smell of French croissants and pastries. The Dutch St. Maarten is more informal and a great place for people who like to participate in lots of activities such as snorkeling, water skiing, tennis and golf. St. Maarten's capital is Philipsburg which has duty free shopping, a great nightlife and quality dining.
Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Travel Services
Now we can help you plan and book the destination wedding or tropical honeymoon of your dreams. Our goal is to simplify the process for you so that you may enjoy the big day. A travel agent that specializes in destination weddings and honeymoons will save you time and work within your budget, making your wedding or honeymoon planning process more enjoyable. They can handle all the details for yourself and your guests including selection of destination, negotiation of best rates, recommendations for most value-packed travel, group travel reservations and organization of travel documents and paperwork.
Call your local travel agent and set up a time to start planning your big day or email us at info@beachcomberbride.com and we will have the travel agent contact you directly.
Legal Requirements For Marriage
St. Maarten requires you to be present 2 days before the wedding whereas St. Martin requires you to be present one month before the ceremony. Due to the time constraints of St. Martin all the information we have acquired is for a wedding in St. Marteen. Registration at the Office of Civil Registry needs to take place 10 days before the marriage. This can be done by faxing their office. All documents should be originals or certified originals. As an alternative to doing it yourself wedding coordinators and many resorts offer special wedding packages which include handling all the legal details.
Residency Required:Must spend one month in St. Martin before wedding or you can spend just 2 days in St. Maarten which is on the other side of the island.
Witnesses Required: 6 witnesses if married outside the Marriage Hall. 2 witnesses if married at the Wedding Hall.
Minimum Age without Parental Consent: 21 years of age
Original Documents Required:
- Passport - Effective 12/31/2006 all US citizens traveling to the Caribbean must have a passport.
- Visa requirements vary for each person depending on country of origin
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Divorce Decree if Divorced (woman must be divorced at least 306 days.)
- Proof of Death Certificate if Widowed
- Apostile Report
- Translation of documents is required in Dutch and can be done on the island.
Local Registrars Office:
Chief Registrar
Office of Civil Registry and Census Office
Soualiga Rd #6
Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Ph. 599-542-2457
Fax: 599-542-4267
Additional Information:
Major Airports:
Aeroport de I'Esperance
- St Martin
Princess Juliana International- St Maarten
Language: English, French, Dutch
Currency: US Dollar, Euro Dollar
Electricity: 220 Volts
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