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Columns : Bahamas Wedding Planner - Glenn Ferguson
Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Bahamas Beach Wedding - Feb 21, 2015 - 10:11:25 AM

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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard chose a Bahamian island for their wedding earlier this month. The wedding was held on Little Hall’s Pond Cay, the private island owned by Depp in the Exuma Island chain.

Depp first purchased the island 11 years ago, after he first filmed Pirates of the Caribbean in the Bahamas. The 45-acre island has six private beaches and Depp is among the latest celebrities to get married in the Bahamas...
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Getting Married in the Bahamas - Feb 17, 2015 - 10:04:12 PM

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If you're looking for the ideal wedding destination to get married then The Bahamas is your choice. As The Bahamas have everything to offer, from ideal year-round weather, breathtaking beaches with the clearest waters in the world, luxury resorts and boutique hotels with world class lavish amenities, and of course the incredible warmth of Bahamian hospitality.

So if you are planning on getting married here are 7 simple steps to getting married in the Bahamas...
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(Video) Bahamas 16 Islands 16 Weddings One Priceless Day Celebration Begins - Jan 15, 2015 - 11:42:18 PM

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The romantic journey has officially began for the 16 lucky couples who will be tying the knot throughout the island of the Bahamas as winner of Bahamas 16 Islands 16 Weddings One Priceless Day Celebration promotion.

The celebrations started with a special welcome dinner at the Sapodilla Restaurant, Nassau Bahamas on Tuesday evening with the couple and their guest feted to fine Bahamas cuisines and entertainment.
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Mon Cheri Bridal Gowns for Bahamas 16 Islands Weddings Brides - Oct 30, 2014 - 2:32:40 PM

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The three lucky brides from Florida that recently won The Islands of The Bahamas, “16 Islands, 16 Weddings, One Priceless Day” contest, came together with representative of The Ministry of Tourism Romance Department recently to select their complimentary Mon Cheri bridal gowns, designed by David Tutera and Sophia Tolli.

The brides, Cristina Gaston, of Miami, Wanjira Banfield of Fort Lauderdale, and Patrice Prescott of Haileah will get married on January 16, 2015 at 16:00 hours on the Bahamas islands of Bimini, Abaco and Andros respectively.  Along with thirteen other brides who also won full dream weddings in the Bahamas and will have their weddings simultaneously on Acklins...
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Easier & Faster Travel for Canadian Brides to Bahamas Destination Wedding - Oct 22, 2014 - 6:49:37 PM

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It just got a lot easier and faster for Canadian brides’ planning destination weddings in the Bahamas to travel to the Bahamas.  With the launch of Sunwing Airlines’ weekly service from Vancouver and Calgary in Western Canada to Freeport, Grand Bahama beginning November 1, 2014.

The flight which will initially be on Saturday’s will be a direct, non-stop service allowing brides and their guest to be in the Bahamas within 5 hours while enjoying Sunwing Airlines' award-winning Champagne Service that includes a welcome glass of champagne, complimentary...

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Your Bahamas Beach Wedding - Sep 21, 2014 - 12:44:06 PM

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Thinking about a Bahamas beach wedding?

It may surprise you to learn that all beaches in the Bahamas are public beaches and should have public access but this sometimes a challenge especially in Nassau and Paradise Island where most of beaches are adjacent to hotels and resorts and you may have to get permission from the resort if there is no public access.

But with over 5,000 beaches in the Bahamas you should have no problem having a wedding on a public beach in the Bahamas.  And accessing the beaches for a wedding in the Bahamas is Free a
nd in most cases a permit is not required.
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Bahamas Most Popular Weddings & Honeymoon Destinations for Canadian - Sep 11, 2014 - 1:13:06 PM

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The Bahamas is Most Popular Weddings & Honeymoon Destinations for Canadian. That is according to a recent survey conducted by Weddingbell's and Today's Bride the leading brides' magazines in Canada.

Weddingbells’ Annual Reader Survey conducted over a three month period from January 2014 to March 2014 reveals the most recent wedding trends and facts from Canadian brides getting ready to walk down the aisle.

Indicating that of the estimated 162,056 Canadian weddings, 15% of Canadian brides are planning on having a destination wedding. With the total number of destination weddings more than doubled since 2009...
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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Planning Bahamas Wedding! - Sep 4, 2014 - 4:40:58 PM

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Stars of the 2005 movie "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" are reportedly planning a Bahamas Wedding. The couple who tied the knot recently in a private ceremony in Chateau Miraval, France will also celebrate in a private beach ceremony in the Bahamas.

While the Bahamas wedding ceremony will be the third in a series of nuptial for the couple who got engaged in April 2012.  According to insider, it will perhaps be the most important for Angelina as the ashes of her mother Marcheline Bertrand - who died of ovarian cancer at the age of 56 are scattered on a beach in Bahamas...
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16 Lucky Couples Get Priceless Wedding in the Bahamas - Aug 15, 2014 - 5:39:50 AM

16 Lucky couples from across the US will experience “16 Weddings, 16 Islands, One Priceless Day,” after being selected from amongst more than three thousand couples from the United States that participated in the unique Ministry of Tourism Weddings in the Bahamas promotion.

The unique, social media promotion which ended on June 31st, 2014 was opened to residents of the United States of America only and "showcased The Islands Of The Bahamas as the premier destination for romance - weddings, honeymoons, vow renewals and romantic escapes."

Highlighting the diversity, beauty, charm and distinct characters, flavors and cultures of each of the 16 Bahama Islands and provided an opportunity for 16 newly engaged couples to be s elected by a panel of travel and romance experts, based on ...
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David Tutera Wedding Dresses for Bahamas Destination Weddings - Apr 11, 2014 - 3:35:46 AM

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Hi I’m Glenn Ferguson, wedding Planner and wedding officiant at Bahamas Destination Wedding with another spotlight on destination weddings in the Bahamas.

The 16 winning brides of The Islands Of The Bahamas 16 Weddings, 16 Islands, One Priceless Day sweepstakes will all be wearing David Tutera wedding dresses for their Bahamas Destination Weddings.

As the Fortune 500 company Mon Cheri have joined the Bahamas as one of the major sponsors behind The Islands Of The Bahamas dream wedding promotion...
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New Venue for Renewing Wedding Vows in Nassau, Bahamas - Apr 2, 2014 - 4:43:02 PM

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Nassau, Bahamas - Bahamas Destination Wedding the premier wedding planning consultants in the Bahamas has expanded its wedding package offerings and announced its newest venue for renewing wedding vows in the Bahamas - Nuptial Beach located on Cable Beach, the Bahamian Riviera.

In making the announcement Bahamas Destination Wedding’s resident wedding planner and wedding officiant Glenn Ferguson said, "We are delighted to be able to add Nuptial Beach as our newest venue for couple renewing wedding vows in the Bahamas given the results of Expedia's 2014 American Altar Report which showed an overwhelming 67 percent of married Americans say they are likely to renew their vows at some point...
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The Biggest Destination wedding etiquette question answered - Mar 27, 2014 - 3:00:34 PM

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Hi, I’m Glenn Ferguson, your Bahamas wedding planner and wedding officiant at Bahamas Destination Wedding, with another spotlight on destination weddings in the Bahamas.

Today, answering the biggest destination wedding etiquette question,  “ Is the destination wedding bride and groom responsible for paying for at least part of the expenses of guests? or to put another way if you're a guest at a destination, should you expect the couple to  pay for part of your trip (flight, accommodations, meals, etc.)
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Study Shows American Destination Wedding Brides Prefer Beach Weddings - Mar 20, 2014 - 10:28:20 PM

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Today we sharing the results of a recent survey that shows that American Destination brides prefer beach weddings. That’s really great news for the Bahamas.

Expedia's 2014 American Altar Report, a study conducted on behalf of Expedia the world leading full-service online travel site by Northstar, a globally integrated strategic insights consulting firm, among 1,000 adult Americans and completed between February 7 and February 12, 2014.

The report reveals that Eighty-four percent of Americans believe that destination weddings are more fun, and among those who have had a destination wedding, 76 percent believe they are far less stressful than traditional ceremonies.
Columns : Bahamas Wedding Planner - Glenn Ferguson
W.W.E. superstar, The Miz marries in the Bahamas - Feb 27, 2014 - 11:01:24 PM

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Hi, I’m Glenn Ferguson your Bahamas wedding planner and wedding officiant at Bahamas Destination wedding with another spotlight on destination weddings in the Bahamas. 

Today we are featuring WWE superstar Miz’s Destination wedding in the Bahamas.

Under the My Wedding was Awesome! TMZ is reporting that Former WWE Champ The Miz tied the knot this week in the Bahamas ... marrying his longtime girlfriend/former Diva Maryse Ouellet -- and it sounds like it was a grand event...

Columns : Bahamas Wedding Planner - Glenn Ferguson
Bahamas Destination Wedding | 16 Weddings 16 Islands One Priceless Day - Feb 19, 2014 - 1:04:10 PM

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Hi I’m Glenn Ferguson, Event planner and Wedding officiant at B ahamas Destination Wedding with another spotlight on destination weddings in the Bahamas.

Today we are featuring the Ministry of Tourism recently launched 16 Weddings 16 Islands One Priceless Day Invitation Destination wedding promotion.

This destination wedding niche market promotion will allow engaged couples to learn about the 16 major islands of The Bahamas online then use the selected website to enter to win a destination wedding on one of those 16 islands...
Columns : Bahamas Wedding Planner - Glenn Ferguson
Vow Renewals in Nassau Bahamas - Feb 14, 2014 - 8:56:46 AM

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Hi I'm Glenn Ferguson, your wedding officiant and wedding planner at Bahamas Destination Wedding with another spotlight on weddings in the Bahamas. Today we are featuring Vow Renewals in Nassau Bahamas and the renewal vows ceremony of Lenny and Jensy.

They decided to have their vow renewals in Nassau Bahamas on the world famous Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island at the Atlantis Resort, to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.

It was an incredible experience on the beach with their daughters sharing and enjoying every moment of the ceremony...
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4 Tips for Planning a Bahamas Destination Wedding on the Beach - Feb 9, 2014 - 2:27:33 PM

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Planning a Bahamas Destination wedding on the beach is easier than think. So here are four helpful tips for planning a Bahamas Destination wedding on the beach.

Tip 1. Choose your Island.

While most persons are familiar with Nassau and Paradise Island which are located on the island of New Providence, there are more than 700 islands and cays in the Bahamas with more than 5,000 miles of pristine powdery sand beaches. Some of the other islands to consider are Andros, Abaco, Cat island, Eleuthera's Harbour Island and the Exuma Cays...

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Bahamas Affidavit of Singlehood: A Requirement for Getting Married in the Bahamas - Feb 7, 2014 - 5:56:06 AM

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I'm Glenn Ferguson your Bahamas wedding officiant and wedding planner at Bahamas Destination wedding with another spotlight on destination weddings in the Bahamas.

If you are planning a wedding in the Bahamas and single then you need to know about a Bahamas Affidavit of Single-hood.

While the requirements for getting married in the Bahamas is not as stringent as other destination wedding locations. And the process is really simple and does not take a lot of time,  if you are planning on having your wedding in the Bahamas as your official wedding there ...
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Johnny Depp planning wedding in Bahamas - Feb 3, 2014 - 10:00:06 AM

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Johnny Depp to wed in Bahamas

Hi I’m Glenn Ferguson, resident wedding officiant and wedding planner at Bahamas Destination Wedding with another spotlight on weddings in the Bahamas.

After falling in love with the Bahamas while filming “Pirates of the Caribbean” and buying Little Hall’s Pond Cay in the Exumas’ his very own private island in the Bahamas.

Johnny Depp whose full name is John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II  is now planning to marry his fiance Amber Heard in a wedding on the beach in the Bahamas.  And from all indication the couple is planning to get...

Columns : Bahamas Wedding Planner - Glenn Ferguson
(Video) How to Get a Marriage License in the Bahamas - Jan 30, 2014 - 2:37:48 PM

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I'm Glenn Ferguson, your Bahamas wedding officiant at Bahamas Destination Wedding. With another spotlight on destination weddings in the Bahamas. Today we are sharing How to Get a Marriage License in the Bahamas.

If you are planning on getting married in the Bahamas then you need to know how to get a marriage license in the Bahamas as a marriage license is one of requirement for getting married in the the Bahamas.

The good news is that getting a marriage license in the Bahamas is not difficult at all. So here are the 6 easy step to getting your marriage license in the Bahamas...

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