Bahamas Wedding Cost Calculator — Destination Wedding Budget Estimator 2026 | Glenn Ferguson
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Glenn Ferguson, WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner and Licensed Marriage Officer, Nassau Bahamas
Glenn Ferguson · WPIC Certified Bahamas Wedding Planner · Licensed Marriage Officer

Bahamas Wedding Cost Calculator

Estimate Your Destination Wedding Budget Instantly

24+ Years · 200+ Weddings · 12 Packages $375–$11,995

Get an instant estimate for your Bahamas destination wedding. This calculator includes venue costs, per-guest catering, photography, videography, music, flowers, cake, decor, and the 10% Bahamas VAT on all services. The marriage license fee is $100 + $20 for a certified copy.

Glenn Ferguson is both a WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner and Licensed Marriage Officer — he plans and legally performs your ceremony. His packages range from $1,495 (elopement) to $11,995 (full celebration for 50). The average couple spends $3,200 on their package — a fraction of the US average ($36,000) or resort alternatives ($8,500+).

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✓Photography (1hr)
✓Tropical Florals
✓Wedding Cake
✓DJ / Music
✓Marriage Officer
✓Decor & Styling
Videography
Guest Transport
Hair & Makeup
Fireworks

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All 12 Wedding Packages ($375–$11,995)Full details, inclusions, photos, and side-by-side comparison of every Island Nuptial package. Marriage License Guide & Priority Service1-hour priority processing, document requirements, and step-by-step application walkthrough. Bahamas Wedding Cost Breakdown (2025)Detailed cost data by category: venue, catering, flowers, photography, entertainment, and tips to save. Meet Glenn: WPIC-Certified Planner24+ years, 200+ weddings, 5.0 Google rating. Credentials, reviews, and booking process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Bahamas destination wedding cost?

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Glenn's packages range from $1,495 (elopement for 2) to $11,995 (full celebration for 50 guests). The average couple spends $3,200. By comparison, Atlantis starts at $5,650 for the ceremony package alone, Sandals requires $4,000–$7,000 in mandatory stays, and the US average is $36,000. Use the calculator above for your personalized estimate. Full cost breakdown.

What does the marriage license cost in The Bahamas?

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The marriage license fee is $100. A certified copy of the marriage certificate costs $20. All of Glenn's wedding packages (not vow renewals) include priority license processing, personal escort to the Registrar General's Office, and the certified certificate. Marriage License Guide.

Is 10% VAT included in Bahamas wedding packages?

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10% VAT applies to all wedding services in The Bahamas (officiant, photography, music, catering, transport). Glenn's published package prices are the prices you pay — he absorbs VAT within the listed price. The calculator above adds VAT separately so you can see the true cost when building a custom wedding. See all-inclusive package prices.

How does Glenn compare to resort wedding packages?

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Glenn's Romance package ($2,395) includes everything — license, officiant, flowers, photos, limo — with no hidden venue fees. Atlantis charges $5,650+ for the ceremony package plus $1,500–$5,000 venue fee plus 24% service charge. Sandals requires every guest to book 3-night all-inclusive stays ($1,200–$2,000/person) before any wedding costs. See the full comparison table.

What is not included in Bahamas wedding packages?

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Items arranged independently by each couple: roundtrip flights ($250–$600/person from most US cities), hotel accommodation ($150–$350/night), meals outside reception packages, wedding attire, and optional Apostille certification. For a complete elopement (package + flights + hotel + meals), most couples spend $2,800–$5,000 total for two.

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