Nassau Wedding Officiant — Beach, Resort & Cruise Ship Weddings in The Bahamas

Nassau Wedding at a Glance

• Location: Nassau & Paradise Island, capital of The Bahamas
• Best for: Resort weddings, elopements, cruise weddings & private villas
• Venues: Cable Beach, Paradise Island, downtown historic sites & private estates
• Ideal for: Fly-in destination weddings and ships-in-port ceremonies
• Legal: 24-hour residency (or ship timing) + Bahamas marriage license

Most couples choose Nassau because it combines easy access with stunning beaches, major resorts, and lots for guests to do — all while keeping the legal process straightforward.

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Glenn vs Standard Resort Wedding Packages — What’s the Difference?

• One trusted point of contact: With me, you’re not passed from coordinator to coordinator. You get a licensed Marriage Officer who stays with you from first message to signed certificate.
• Legal and logistics expertise: Resorts focus on the event; I focus on both your ceremony experience and the legal side — timing, license, certified copies and Apostille support if you need it.
• Flexible locations: I officiate at Baha Mar, Sandals Royal Bahamian, Atlantis, RIU, Margaritaville, boutique villas on Cable Beach, private estates and off-site beaches — not just one property.
• Personalized ceremony: Resort scripts can feel generic. I tailor your vows and ceremony tone so it feels like your story, not a template.
• Cruise & last-minute friendly: I regularly handle ships-in-port weddings and compressed timelines, as long as we meet the Bahamas legal requirements.

Why Couples Choose Glenn as Their Nassau Wedding Officiant

• Legal peace of mind: I’m a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer, so your Nassau wedding is fully legal and recognized internationally.
• 24+ years of experience: I’ve helped couples from the US, Canada, UK, Europe and beyond get married across The Bahamas — with zero drama.
• Warm, personal ceremonies: I don’t read from a generic script. I learn your story and make your ceremony feel like “you.”
• Resort + cruise expertise: I regularly officiate weddings at Baha Mar, Atlantis, Sandals Royal Bahamian, RIU, Margaritaville and for couples arriving by cruise ship.
• Fast, clear communication: You always know the next step — no guessing, no confusion, no last-minute surprises.

If you want your Nassau wedding both deeply personal and legally seamless, that’s where my combination of officiant + planner experience really makes a difference.

You can also learn more about my role as a Bahamas Marriage Officer here: Bahamas Wedding Officiant – Glenn Ferguson.

Why Couples Choose Nassau for Their Bahamas Wedding

• Easy flights from the US, Canada & Europe
• World-class resorts on Cable Beach & Paradise Island
• Beautiful beaches, gardens & historic locations
• Perfect for cruise ship weddings with limited time in port
• Dining, nightlife and activities for your guests

For many couples, Nassau is the sweet spot: easy travel, plenty of venue options, and a simple legal process when you have the right guidance.

Want the full planning picture? See my guide on how to plan a Bahamas wedding (you can link this to your planning article).

Where I Officiate Weddings in Nassau & Paradise Island

• Cable Beach & Western Nassau Beaches
• Paradise Island Resorts & Beaches
• Baha Mar, Sandals Royal Bahamian, Atlantis, RIU, Margaritaville & more
• Downtown Nassau & Historic Sites
• Private Villas & Estate Homes
• Cruise Ship Weddings (onshore ceremonies coordinated with port times)

Whether you’re staying at a major resort, renting a private villa, or arriving by ship, I can help you design and officiate a ceremony that fits your timing and vision.

The Legal Side — Fully Handled & Recognized Worldwide

You shouldn’t have to worry about whether your Nassau wedding is legal back home. I make sure everything is done correctly from the start.

• 100% legal Bahamas marriage
• Recognized internationally
• 24-hour residency requirement explained in plain language (for stay-over guests)
• Special timing guidance for cruise ship weddings
• Marriage license guidance step-by-step
• Certified copies & Apostille support if required for your country

Short timeline or last-minute decision? I also help with rush weddings and compressed timelines, as long as we can meet the Bahamas legal requirements.

For a deeper dive into the paperwork, you can link this section to your Bahamas marriage license and logistics article.

What Couples Say

★★★★★ 5.0 – Real couples, verified reviews

“Glenn made our Bahamas wedding absolutely perfect. Calm, professional, warm — and our ceremony felt deeply personal. If you’re getting married in The Bahamas, book Glenn. Best decision we made.”
– Emily & Jason • USA

“We were in port for just a few hours on our cruise and Glenn handled everything — timing, transport, license and a beautiful beach ceremony. Completely stress-free.”

“From the first WhatsApp message, Glenn made the legal side easy. We had our marriage certificate and certified copies without any headaches.”

Read more verified reviews by searching for “Bahamas wedding planner Glenn Ferguson” on Google.

Considering Other Bahamas Islands Too?

If you’re comparing Nassau with other islands, I also officiate and plan weddings across The Bahamas:

• Exuma Wedding Officiant
• Eleuthera Wedding Officiant
• Harbour Island Wedding Officiant
• Abaco Wedding Officiant

Wherever you choose, my goal is the same: a legal, beautiful, stress-free Bahamas wedding that feels exactly like you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nassau Weddings

Is a Bahamas wedding legal internationally?

Yes. Your Bahamas marriage is legally recognized worldwide when properly processed — I’ll handle everything for you.

Do we really need to be in The Bahamas 24 hours?

For stay-over guests, yes — The Bahamas requires a 24-hour residency before your marriage license is issued. I’ll guide you through the timing so it’s simple and stress-free.

Can we get married in Nassau if we’re arriving by cruise ship?

Yes. I regularly officiate cruise ship weddings in Nassau. We’ll coordinate your ceremony time, transport and paperwork around your ship’s schedule.