How Do You Plan a Baha Mar Wedding? (2026) | Glenn Ferguson — Licensed Marriage Officer
Licensed Marriage Officer · WPIC-Certified · 200+ Weddings · 24+ Years

Baha Mar Wedding with Glenn Ferguson

Glenn Ferguson is your Licensed Marriage Officer and WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner for weddings at all three Baha Mar hotels -- Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, and SLS. He handles the marriage license, performs your legal ceremony, and coordinates with the resort's wedding team. 24+ years on Cable Beach. 200+ weddings. Packages from $1,495.

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How do you plan a wedding at Baha Mar? Contact Glenn Ferguson at +1-(242)-395-8495. Glenn is a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer and WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner who performs legal ceremonies at all three Baha Mar hotels: Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, and SLS. He handles marriage license processing, performs your ceremony, and coordinates with the resort's wedding team. Baha Mar sits on Cable Beach -- Glenn's home turf for 24+ years and 200+ weddings. His exclusive Nuptial Beach is minutes away. Marriages recognised in 150+ countries. Packages from $1,495.

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Three Hotels

Which Baha Mar Hotel Is Best for Your Wedding?

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

Best for: Largest variety and biggest celebrations.

  • Waterside Chapel (120-175 guests)
  • Cable Beach (white sand ceremonies)
  • Hibiscus Lawn, Palm Lawn, Jasmine Lawn
  • Three ballrooms (up to 3,000 guests)
  • Bayfront terrace and pool deck
  • Kosher and Indian wedding menus

Capacity: 2-700+. Fees: From ~$3,500 ceremony; ~$225/guest F&B.

Rosewood Baha Mar

Best for: Ultra-luxury, boutique elegance. 237 rooms, estate architecture.

  • Grand Salon (pillarless ballroom)
  • Salon V (intimate receptions)
  • Rosewood Beach (private section)
  • Rosewood Garden (lush ceremony)
  • Rooftop Terrace and Lagoon Pool Deck
  • Cafe Boulud private dining

Capacity: 2-300. Venue rental: $2,500-$10,000.

SLS Baha Mar

Best for: Exclusive, design-forward. One wedding per day.

  • SLS Ballroom (up to 200 guests)
  • Beach and pool deck ceremonies
  • Award-winning chef-curated menus
  • One wedding per day policy
  • Baha Bach bachelorette packages

Capacity: 2-200. Style: Boutique, vibrant energy.

Glenn's Tip: "Grand Hyatt is the best value with the most venue variety. Rosewood is my recommendation for couples who want ultra-luxury. SLS is perfect if you want guaranteed exclusivity -- they only do one wedding per day. I work with all three hotel wedding teams and can coordinate across them for multi-day celebrations."
Rosewood Baha Mar wedding venue
Venue Comparison

What Venues Are Available at Baha Mar?

VenueHotelSettingCapacityBest For
Waterside ChapelGrand HyattIndoor (glass walls)120-175Traditional ceremony, fountain views
Cable BeachGrand HyattOutdoor (beach)2-500+Beach ceremony, sunset photos
Hibiscus LawnGrand HyattOutdoor (garden)Up to 120Garden ceremony, ocean backdrop
Palm LawnGrand HyattOutdoor (lawn)Up to 200Cocktail receptions
Convention CentreGrand HyattIndoorUp to 3,000Grand receptions, art gallery
Grand SalonRosewoodIndoor (ballroom)Up to 300Luxury receptions, pillarless
Salon VRosewoodIndoorUp to 100Intimate receptions
Rosewood BeachRosewoodOutdoor (beach)Up to 150Private beach ceremony
Rosewood GardenRosewoodOutdoor (garden)Up to 120Lush garden ceremony
Rooftop TerraceRosewoodOutdoor (terrace)Up to 80Sunset cocktails, ocean views
SLS BallroomSLSIndoorUp to 200Exclusive, one wedding/day
SLS Beach/PoolSLSOutdoorUp to 100Intimate beach or pool ceremony
Glenn Ferguson Baha Mar wedding coordination
Glenn's Role

What Does Glenn Handle for Your Baha Mar Wedding?

Baha Mar's hotels have their own wedding coordinators who handle the resort side: venue setup, catering, accommodation blocks. Glenn Ferguson handles the legal and ceremony side the resort cannot provide.

Marriage License Processing

Glenn processes your marriage license at the Registrar General's Office. Personal escort, document verification, ~20 minutes. $120 government fee. Priority 1-hour service available.

Licensed Marriage Officer Ceremony

Glenn performs your legal ceremony at any Baha Mar venue. Personalised vows, cultural traditions, religious or secular. Your marriage is legally binding and internationally recognised.

Certificate and Apostille

Certified marriage certificate delivered after ceremony. Apostille for international recognition in 150+ countries.

Resort Coordination

Glenn works directly with the Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, or SLS wedding team. He coordinates ceremony timing, setup, and logistics to align with the resort's schedule.

Process

How Do You Plan a Baha Mar Wedding with Glenn?

1

Contact Glenn

Call +1-(242)-395-8495 or WhatsApp. Discuss your vision, guest count, budget, and preferred hotel. Glenn recommends the best Baha Mar venue for your celebration.

2

Choose Your Hotel and Venue

Glenn advises on Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, or SLS based on your style. He coordinates with the resort's wedding team.

3

Book Glenn's Services

Marriage license, ceremony, vendor coordination, and certificate handling.

4

Send Documents

Only 2 documents: passport and proof of eligibility. Glenn verifies everything before you fly. No surprises at the Registrar General's Office.

5

Arrive and Get Married

Glenn processes license, coordinates with Baha Mar, performs ceremony, handles certificate and Apostille.

Glenn's Tip: "Book the resort side 9-12 months ahead for peak season (December-April). The legal side -- license, ceremony, certificate -- I can turn around in 3 business days. So even if you plan the resort part well in advance, the marriage paperwork is the easy part."

Planning a Baha Mar Wedding?

Glenn works with all three hotels. Tell him your vision and he'll recommend the perfect venue.

Rosewood Baha Mar wedding venue setup
Practical Details

What Should You Know Before Booking Baha Mar?

Location and Access

15 minutes from Lynden Pindling International Airport (6 miles). Direct flights from Atlanta, New York, Miami, London, Toronto. Baha Mar sits on 3,000 feet of Cable Beach. Glenn arranges transportation.

Accommodation

2,300+ rooms across three hotels. Grand Hyatt: largest, casino, pools. Rosewood: 237 rooms, butler service, villas. SLS: design-forward. Group room blocks available.

Dining

45+ restaurants, bars, lounges. Grand Hyatt: 5 meal service styles, kosher available. Rosewood: Cafe Boulud. SLS: award-winning chef menus.

Guest Activities

100,000 sq ft casino, ESPA spa (30,000 sq ft), Jack Nicklaus golf course, 9 tennis courts, Baha Bay water park, water sports.

Glenn's Tip: "For multi-day celebrations, I recommend hosting the welcome dinner at one hotel and the ceremony at another. Baha Mar's layout makes it easy -- everything is connected along Cable Beach. I coordinate across all three properties."
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Your Wedding Specialist

Who Is Glenn Ferguson?

Glenn Ferguson is a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer and WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner (Wedding Planners Institute of Canada) with 24+ years of experience and 200+ weddings performed. He holds BREA License #1247 as a Bahamas real estate professional and serves as a Residency Consultant.

Glenn has been working on Cable Beach -- where Baha Mar sits -- for over two decades. He knows the resort, the staff, the venues, and the logistics better than anyone. His exclusive Nuptial Beach is minutes from Baha Mar, offering couples an alternative semi-private beach option. Glenn is your single point of contact for the legal side: marriage license, ceremony, certificate, and Apostille for recognition in 150+ countries.

Reviews

What Do Couples Say About Glenn at Baha Mar?

★★★★★

"Glenn made our Baha Mar wedding completely stress-free. He handled the marriage license, performed the most beautiful ceremony on Cable Beach, and coordinated perfectly with the Grand Hyatt team. We didn't have to worry about a single legal detail."

Jessica & Marcus
Grand Hyatt Baha Mar -- New York, NY

★★★★★

"We chose the Rosewood for our wedding and Glenn was the perfect officiant. His ceremony was personal and heartfelt. He also processed our Apostille so our marriage was recognised immediately when we returned to the UK. Highly recommend."

Emily & Oliver
Rosewood Baha Mar -- London, UK

★★★★★

"Glenn has been doing weddings on Cable Beach for 24 years and it shows. He knew exactly where to stand for the best photos, timed the ceremony with the sunset, and had a backup plan ready when clouds rolled in. True professional."

Priya & Anil
SLS Baha Mar -- Toronto, Canada

Planning

When Is the Best Time for a Baha Mar Wedding?

Peak Season (Dec-Apr)

Best weather. Average 77-82°F. Low humidity, minimal rain. Busiest period -- book resort 9-12 months ahead. Higher room rates. Perfect for outdoor beach and garden ceremonies.

Shoulder Season (May, Nov)

Great value. Average 80-84°F. Lower rates, fewer crowds, still excellent weather. May can be ideal before summer rain pattern. Glenn recommends this for budget-conscious couples.

Summer/Fall (Jun-Oct)

Lowest rates. Average 83-88°F. Afternoon showers common but usually brief. Hurricane season (Aug-Oct). Baha Mar's indoor venues (Waterside Chapel, Grand Salon, SLS Ballroom) provide rain backup.

Glenn's Tip: "I always recommend a rain backup venue -- Baha Mar makes this easy because every hotel has stunning indoor options. The Waterside Chapel at Grand Hyatt and Grand Salon at Rosewood are just as beautiful as the beach. I've done 200+ weddings and never had one ruined by weather because we always plan ahead."
Alternative

Want a Private Beach Near Baha Mar Instead?

If Baha Mar's resort beach feels too busy or you want complete privacy, Glenn's exclusive Nuptial Beach is just minutes away on Cable Beach. It is Glenn's semi-private wedding location with controlled access -- no other weddings, no resort guests walking through your ceremony. Complete elopement packages from $1,495. You can even stay at Baha Mar and have your ceremony at Nuptial Beach -- Glenn coordinates the transportation.

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar wedding
FAQ

Baha Mar Weddings -- Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I call to plan a wedding at Baha Mar?
Call Glenn Ferguson at +1-(242)-395-8495. Licensed Marriage Officer with 24+ years at Baha Mar. Glenn handles marriage license, legal ceremony, and coordinates with Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, and SLS wedding teams.
How much does a Baha Mar wedding cost?
Glenn's ceremony and legal services start at $1,495. Resort venue fees start ~$3,500. F&B from ~$225/guest at Grand Hyatt. Rosewood venue rental: $2,500-$10,000. Total depends on hotel, venue, guest count. See all packages.
Which Baha Mar hotel is best for weddings?
Grand Hyatt: largest variety, Waterside Chapel, Cable Beach, ballrooms, up to 700+. Rosewood: ultra-luxury, Grand Salon, private beach, up to 300. SLS: boutique, one wedding per day, up to 200. Glenn advises based on your vision.
Can Glenn perform the legal ceremony at Baha Mar?
Yes. Glenn is a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer who performs legal ceremonies at all three Baha Mar hotels. He handles marriage license, performs the ceremony, and coordinates with the resort.
What venues are available at Baha Mar?
Grand Hyatt: Waterside Chapel (120-175), Cable Beach, Hibiscus Lawn, Palm Lawn, Jasmine Lawn, three ballrooms. Rosewood: Grand Salon, Salon V, Rosewood Beach, Garden, Rooftop Terrace, Lagoon Pool Deck. SLS: SLS Ballroom, beach, pool deck. 40+ total spaces.
Do I need a marriage license for a Baha Mar wedding?
Yes. All Bahamas weddings require a marriage license. Glenn processes it at the Registrar General's Office. $120 government fee. Only 2 documents needed. Priority 1-hour service available.
Can I have a beach wedding at Baha Mar?
Yes. Baha Mar has 3,000 feet of Cable Beach. Grand Hyatt and Rosewood both offer beach ceremonies on white sand. Glenn coordinates setup, timing, and rain backup plans.
How far is Baha Mar from Nassau airport?
15 minutes (6 miles) from Lynden Pindling International Airport. Direct flights from Atlanta, New York, Miami, London, Toronto. Glenn arranges luxury transportation.
Glenn Ferguson

Plan Your Baha Mar Wedding with Glenn Ferguson

Licensed Marriage Officer | WPIC-Certified | 24+ Years | 200+ Weddings | 5.0 Rating

Glenn works with Grand Hyatt, Rosewood, and SLS. Marriage license, legal ceremony, certificate, and Apostille. One call. Everything handled.