Why we love TURKS & CAICOS…
With white sandy beaches and turquoise water as your backdrop, your destination wedding in the Turks & Caicos will be unforgettable!
The Beaches
Turks & Caicos is known for having incredible beaches with perfect white sand and crystal clear water. Providenciales is the home to Grace Bay Beach, which is one of the best beaches in the world.
Excellent Diving and Snorkeling
Turks & Caicos has the third largest barrier reef in the world and is a great location for certified divers or those that prefer to float along snorkeling.
Great Destination, Without the Crowds
If you’re looking to escape somewhere that’s a bit quieter, Turks and Caicos is the place for you. The first resort on Providenciales was only built in the 80s and it is still a new destination for many travelers.
Location
Turks and Caicos consists of two island groups: the Turks Islands, which includes Grand Turk and Salt Cay, and the larger Caicos Island, which includes Providenciales, North Caicos Middle Caicos, East Caicos, South Caicos and West Caicos. The country is located 575 miles southeast of Miami and 75 miles north of the Dominican Republic.
Climate
Turks & Caicos has one of the lowest annual rainfall averages in the Caribbean and typically has great weather. The temperature ranges from 75° F to 95° F. The most popular time to visit Turks & Caicos is November to April, which are considered their “cool” months.
Top Excursions
Diving and Snorkeling
Turks & Caicos has some of the world’s best diving and we recommend snorkeling or scuba diving during your stay. You’ll find an abundance of marine life in and around the coral reefs. Enjoy snorkeling at Bight Reef or Smith’s Reef, which are on Providenciales and are accessible from the beach, or you can take a boat cruise to enjoy wherever the captain takes you.
Water Sports
Take advantage of the calm crystal clear water and try something new! Water sports to try during your stay include kiteboarding, parasailing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
Discover the Beaches
Grace Bay Beach is a must-see, but there are also plenty of smaller secluded beaches. All beaches are free to access and never crowded - take some time to explore a new location.
Marriage Requirements
Many couples choose to get legally married in the U.S. at their local courthouse or church and have a symbolic ceremony for their destination wedding. Typically, guests do not know that the ceremony they are witnessing at destination weddings are symbolic (shhh!). If you do choose to get legally married in Turks & Caicos, you will need to have the following:
- Valid passports
- Original birth certificates
- Two declaration forms
- Application form for special license (application form can be obtained from the Registrar General's Office or from any Marriage Officer)
- Copy of TCI Immigration Arrival and Departure Stamp
- Must be present in Turks & Caicos for at least 48 hours before applying for a license. The wedding ceremony can take place 48 hours after the license is approved.
- Proof of marital status (If single, an affidavit of single status. If divorced, a divorce decree is required. If widow / widower, a death certificate is required.)
- A license fee of $250
- You must have two witnesses (other than the marriage officer)
- You must be married by a local Minister of Justice of the Peace.
Check with one of our travel advisors for more information on having your destination wedding in Turks & Caicos.
