The Caribbean is a wonderfully romantic place to get married . The climate is fantastic and the backdrop, surrounded by tropical greenery and flora, or under the palms on the beach, is simply beautiful. So if you want to avoid the major stress of a wedding at home, or to take a select band of friends to celebrate it in a spectacular place, you can find the perfect setting in the islands. The Caribbean is also an ideal place at which to spend your honeymoon, to relax after the stress of the ceremony at home.

And it’s easier than ever. Regulations have loosened up in the past few years. Now, in many islands you only have to be resident for two or three days before you can get married . For all the current regulations, please check out the information listed by island below .

Opportunities have also increased. Many hotels offer a wedding service in their grounds with ceremonies under an arbour or on the beach. Alternately you might opt for the privacy of a tropical villa and garden. If you do want to create something a little more romantic, and particularly if you have a large number of people with you, then consider the assistance of a local Wedding & Events Planner or Local Organiser. These experienced fixers can provide anything from a venue and witnesses to cakes and flowers, a calypso band, a cabaret or even a gospel choir. They can be contacted direct through this site or through your travel organiser.

For ideas and inspiration please see Caribbean Wedding Ideas as well as our Weddings section on each island review page for full details of who can help you and what is available island by island. See here for a list of wedding planners or select by island below: