Getting Married in Belize 5 Things to Know

Endless coral reefs, starry night skies, and tropical palms- all that is needed is you. Belize checks off all the boxes for the ideal wedding destination. Easy to travel to from North America, English speaking, stunning natural beauty, and experienced wedding planners. The beauty of Belize lends itself so easily to the perfect backdrop for your dream destination wedding. You’ve picked Belize as the destination for your big day, but you still may have some questions about the legality, paperwork and other planning details. Getting married in Belize is easy, read on for 5 things to know when planning your Belize wedding.

Marriages in Belize are legal all over the world

There is no need for additional paperwork once you return home- your Belize wedding is perfectly legal, wherever you build your nest. The wedding couple must be in Belize for three days prior to the wedding, in order for normal processing times of the marriage certificate. For an additional fee, this can be expedited. Your wedding planner will assist throughout this process, making it a breeze for you.

Requirements for getting married in Belize

If neither party has been previously married:

Fully completed Marriage license application form notarized by Justice of the Peace (wedding planner will take care of this)
Photocopy of your passport showing your profile picture in color and date of arrival in Belize (wedding planner will meet with you to get this)

If either party has been previously married:

Fully completed Marriage license application form notarized by Justice of the Peace (wedding planner will take care of this)
Photocopy of your passport showing your profile picture in color and date of arrival in Belize(wedding planner will meet with you to get this)
Original Divorce Decree

If either party is a widow or widower:

Fully completed Marriage license application form notarized by Justice of the Peace (wedding planner will take care of this)
Photocopy of your passport showing your profile picture in color and date of arrival in Belize (wedding planner will meet with you to get this)
Original Death Certificate

How to book your Belize wedding

You’re ready to do this thing! But how exactly do you get started? The first step is to contact the wedding coordinator at Coco Beach to select your wedding date and availability. This is a great time to go over your wedding details as well. Once your wedding date is confirmed, the rest of the details can fall into place. You can then reserve your accommodations for your wedding stay. After confirming your room reservation, we will send you our wedding contract and credit card form to guarantee your wedding date. Planning your special day starts right after your wedding package is paid in full. A banquet event order which details the ceremony, reception and any other events will be sent to you approximately 30 days prior to your wedding date for your approval.

The best ways to utilize your wedding planner

A knowledgeable wedding planner is probably the most important factor in ensuring that your special day unfolds just as you imagined. They have local knowledge that is invaluable in your planning, especially since they are on the ground prior to your arrival. Clear communication is vital. Creating a Pinterest vision-board to share with your wedding planner is a great way to highlight your ideas in a visual way. Your wedding planner will also take care of all of the paperwork and logistics so that you don’t have to.

Uniquely Belizean ways to wow your guests

Take full advantage of Belize’s tropical paradise when planning events for your wedding party and guests. Charter a sunset cruise the evening before the wedding and get a chance to mingle with those dearest to you, all while enjoying the Caribbean at sunset. Consider a welcome bag for each guest to be placed in their suites ahead of their arrival. You can customize it with your wedding colors, fun touches and some essentials like sunscreen and flip flops. Plan a spa day for the ladies while the gents head to sea to fish and bring back a catch of the day or just a whopper of a story.