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6 to 12 Months Before — Book Glenn and Set the Foundation
This is where your wedding takes shape. One call to Glenn, and everything starts moving.
Contact Glenn
Call, WhatsApp, or email Glenn with your preferred dates, guest count, budget, and island preferences. Glenn responds within hours — typically the same day.
You make the call
Free Consultation + Custom Quote
Glenn discusses your vision, recommends the right package, island, and venue. He sends a detailed, itemised quote. Free, no obligation.
Glenn handles this
Choose Your Package
Pick from elopement packages ($1,495+) or full wedding packages (up to $11,995). Glenn helps you decide based on guest count and budget.
You decide
Secure Your Date
A 35% deposit locks in your date. Glenn sends a confirmation with your complete planning timeline, document checklist, and next steps.
You pay deposit
Choose Island + Venue
Glenn recommends venues — from Nuptial Beach (free, included) to Atlantis, Baha Mar, Exuma, or Eleuthera. Resort beaches require the payment of a facility fee on top of your package.
Glenn advises, you choose
Book Flights + Hotel
Glenn recommends hotels for your budget and ceremony location. Book early for peak season (Dec to Apr). See the cost guide for pricing.
You book (Glenn advises)
4 to 6 Months Before — Guest Logistics and Vendors
Glenn coordinates the details while you focus on your guest list and excitement.
Send Save-the-Dates
Let guests know the dates and destination. Glenn can provide a guest information sheet with travel details, hotel recommendations, and what to expect.
You send (Glenn provides info)
Guest Travel Coordination
Glenn provides a travel guide for your guests: recommended flights, hotel blocks, airport transportation, and activity suggestions.
Glenn creates, you share
Confirm Vendors
Photography, videography, hair and makeup, musicians, cake — Glenn recommends vendors he has worked with for years and coordinates directly with them.
Glenn handles this
Discuss Ceremony Details
Glenn starts writing your ceremony. He asks about your story, your values, whether you want to write your own vows, and any traditions or readings to include.
Glenn writes, you contribute
For elopements with no guests, this phase is much simpler — Glenn handles vendor confirmations and ceremony writing while you book flights and hotel.
2 to 3 Months Before — Documents and Legal Preparation
This is where most couples panic without a planner. Glenn handles all of it.
Document Checklist
Glenn sends a personalised checklist based on your nationality and circumstances. He tells you exactly what to bring and in what format.
Glenn sends checklist
Gather Your Documents
You gather: valid passports, original birth certificates, and (if applicable) divorce decrees or death certificates. See the full document list below.
You gather
Marriage Licence Application
Glenn completes your marriage licence application remotely — affidavits of singlehood, government forms, everything ready before you arrive.
Glenn handles this
Confirm Ceremony Script
Glenn shares his draft ceremony script. You review, suggest changes, and finalise vows and readings. Glenn incorporates everything.
Glenn writes, you approve
1 Month Before — Final Confirmations
Everything comes together. Glenn confirms every detail so you can relax.
Final Payment
Balance due 30 days before your wedding. Glenn accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, bank transfers, cash, and certified cheques.
You pay balance
Vendor Confirmations
Glenn confirms every vendor: photographer, florist, musician, transport, hair and makeup. He sends you a final itinerary with times, locations, and contacts.
Glenn handles this
Final Document Review
Glenn reviews your documents one last time. He confirms your Registrar General's Office appointment time.
Glenn handles this
Arrival Guide
Glenn sends a complete arrival guide: airport pickup, hotel check-in, where to meet, what to wear, and your day-by-day schedule.
Glenn sends guide
Want Glenn to Handle Your Timeline?
One call starts the process. Glenn sends you a personalised timeline within hours — tailored to your dates, guest count, and island.
"In 31 days' time, Glenn managed to put together a dream Bahamas wedding for my wife and I. He was quick to respond, professional, and had a charismatic nature that always put us at ease. Glenn made the entire process, even on such a tight timeline, feel beyond easy."— Couple married on 31 days' notice
Arrival Week — You Are in the Bahamas
You are here. Glenn meets you and handles everything on the ground.
Day 1 — Arrive in Nassau
Fly into Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). Check into your hotel. Relax, explore, have dinner. Glenn confirms your schedule for the following day.
You arrive and enjoy
Day 2 — Marriage Licence
Glenn (or your limo) picks you up. He personally escorts you to the Registrar General's Office in downtown Nassau. He presents your completed application, affidavits, and supporting documents. The appointment takes about 20 minutes. Your licence is issued.
Glenn escorts you
Day 2 or 3 — Your Ceremony
Glenn takes you to your ceremony venue. The photographer is there. The flowers are set. Glenn officiates your personalised ceremony as your Licensed Marriage Officer. You are married.
Glenn runs your ceremony
Day 3+ — Celebrate
Wake up married in the Bahamas. Enjoy your mini honeymoon — beach, excursions, dining. Consider a day trip to the Exuma Cays or simply relax poolside.
You celebrate
The legal requirement: you must be in the Bahamas at least 24 hours before applying for your licence. There is no additional waiting period. Most couples marry on Day 2 or 3 of their trip.
Wedding Day — Exactly What Happens
Here is a typical wedding day. Glenn manages every minute.
Morning — Get Ready
Hair and makeup at your hotel (if booked). Get dressed. Glenn confirms final timing with photographer and venue.
You get ready
Late Morning — Registrar's Office
Glenn (or limo) picks you up. Quick stop at Registrar General's Office to collect your marriage licence — about 20 minutes. Glenn handles all interaction with the office.
Glenn escorts you
Midday — Ceremony
Arrive at your venue. Photographer captures your arrival. Glenn positions flowers and sets up. He performs your personalised ceremony — typically 20 to 30 minutes. Two witnesses present (provided by Glenn). You sign the marriage register.
Glenn officiates
After — Photos + Celebrate
30 to 60 minutes of portraits on the beach. Glenn coordinates timing. Then enjoy a celebration dinner or head back to your hotel. The rest of your trip is your honeymoon.
You celebrate
After the Wedding — Certificate and Apostille Processing
You fly home married. Glenn keeps working behind the scenes.
Marriage Certificate Processing
Glenn submits your signed marriage register to the Registrar General's Office. Your certified marriage certificate is typically ready in 4 to 6 weeks.
Glenn handles this
Apostille (Optional — $120)
For international recognition (UK, EU, some US states), Glenn arranges an Apostille through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Glenn arranges
Photo Delivery
Your photographer delivers edited, high-resolution digital images within 2 to 3 weeks. Glenn follows up to ensure timely delivery.
Glenn follows up
Name Change (If Applicable)
Once you receive your certified marriage certificate, you can begin the name change process in your home country. Glenn provides guidance on what you need.
You handle at home
"I cannot say enough about how satisfied my wife and I are. Glenn Ferguson was wonderful throughout the entire process. He helped easily navigate the bureaucracy of obtaining a marriage license even bringing us to the office in his car. Glenn orchestrated a beautiful ceremony for just the two of us at Nuptial Beach. Everything from the flowers to the photography were carefully thought out and well-executed."— Elopement couple, Nuptial Beach
Documents You Need to Gather
Glenn sends a personalised checklist, but here is the standard list so you can start early. Glenn prepares all government forms and affidavits — you just need to bring the originals.
| Document | Details | Who Handles It |
|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | Both partners. Must be valid through your stay. | You bring |
| Original birth certificate | Both partners. Must be original or certified copy — no photocopies. | You bring |
| Affidavit of singlehood | Sworn statement that you are legally free to marry. | Glenn prepares + witnesses |
| Marriage licence application | Government form submitted to the Registrar General. | Glenn completes |
| Flight confirmation | Proof of arrival date (confirms 24-hour presence). | You provide |
| Divorce decree (if applicable) | If either partner was previously married. Original or certified copy. | You bring |
| Death certificate (if widowed) | If either partner is widowed. Original or certified copy. | You bring |
| Parental consent (if under 18) | Written, notarised consent from parents or guardian. | You provide |
| Deed poll / name change docs | If your name differs from your birth certificate. | You bring |
See nationality-specific guides: Americans, Canadians, British citizens
Short-Notice Timeline — Planning in 2 to 6 Weeks
Not everyone has 12 months. Some of Glenn's most memorable weddings were planned in weeks. Here is how the compressed timeline works:
Week 1 — Call Glenn + Book
Contact Glenn. Choose package. Pay 35% deposit. Glenn begins document preparation immediately and sends your checklist.
Glenn fast-tracks everything
Week 1-2 — Documents + Travel
Gather documents. Book flights and hotel (Glenn recommends). Glenn completes licence application and confirms vendors.
You gather docs, book travel
Week 2-3 — Final Prep
Pay balance. Glenn confirms ceremony script, vendor schedule, sends arrival guide. Final document review.
Glenn finalises
Week 3-6 — Arrive + Marry
Fly to Nassau. Glenn escorts you to the Registrar's Office on Day 2. Ceremony that day or the next. You are married.
Glenn runs the day
The Bahamas has no waiting period and no residency requirement beyond the 24-hour presence rule. This is one of the easiest countries in the world for a legal destination wedding.
Start Your Timeline Today
Whether you are 12 months out or 3 weeks away, Glenn builds your personalised planning timeline the moment you reach out.
"Glenn was absolutely AMAZING from start to finish. Overall an amazing human and EXTREMELY trustworthy. He took care of everything for us from start to finish and went beyond. We could not have asked for a more perfect experience."— Couple married in Nassau
Frequently Asked Questions
Glenn Ferguson
WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner and Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer
I have walked over 200 couples through this exact timeline — from the first phone call to the moment they hold their certified marriage certificate. Every phase on this page is drawn from real experience, not theory. I know what goes wrong, I know how to prevent it, and I know how to make every step feel effortless for you.
Your First Step Is One Message Away
Whether your wedding is 12 months away or 3 weeks away, Glenn starts building your personalised timeline today. Free consultation, no obligation.
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