Paperwork Requirements: Couples getting married on St. Lucia will need to bring documentation:

• passports
• original birth certificates
• original proof of decree if one of the parties is divorced
• original death certificate in case of a widow or widower
• original proof if there has been a name change by deed
• consent of parents in form of an original affidavit by a notary public if either party is under 18 years of age

All papers must be in English. The couple should allow about five days on island to process the documents before the ceremony; the process includes an application to marry made through a local lawyer. You will need to travel to the attorney’s office in person.

Cost: US $276

Waiting Period: 10 days to register at Office of Civil Registry; waiting period is 3 days.

Scheduling Your Wedding: Weddings in St. Lucia are only valid if they take place between sunrise and sunset. We heard one story of a nervous groom who fainted just before the critical vows—and just as the sun was setting. The registrar and the bride quickly revived him in time to get out an "I do" before the sun vanished into the sea.

Related Pages:

• wedding regulations in other destinations

Note: Lovetripper.com provides the above information for guidance purposes only. Couples should verify all information with the consulate from their respective countries and with the local offices before making any plans.