Your Dream Barbados Wedding Venue

Say I Do in Paradise

Barbados stands as a picturesque wedding destination, a place where romance blossoms amidst breathtaking landscapes. The island offers a diverse canvas for your special day, from dramatic cliff-exposed beaches to warm, gentle coastlines. On the northwest side, Six Men's fishing village boasts colorful boats and shipwrecks for diving adventures, while the south coast's Crane Beach mesmerizes with its world-renowned light pink sands and tranquil pale turquoise waters.

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Close-up of wedding cake with a floral decor at Dover Beach Hotel

Amidst this tropical paradise, the Dover Beach Hotel extends a warm welcome, a family-owned venue honored to host your Barbados wedding celebration. Their commitment to personalized service ensures that every detail aligns with your unique vision. Nestled along the pristine beachfront, the hotel offers a stunning backdrop of turquoise-blue waters and soft, white sandy shores—a dreamlike setting for your vows. Moreover, the hotel's strategic location places you within walking distance of the vibrant St. Lawrence Gap, the heart of Barbados' nightlife.

Here, you and your wedding guests can revel in an array of restaurants, nightspots with live entertainment venues, and bars, creating cherished memories during your enchanting night on the town. Dover Beach Hotel not only provides the perfect setting but also the ideal atmosphere to make your wedding in Barbados an unforgettable experience.

Event Spaces

The Best Locations for Your Event

Meeting Room

Step into our intimate meeting room, a perfect setting for hosting small bridal and baby showers, as well as intimate meetings and presentations.

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Serene sunset over the ocean, captured from terrace at Dover Beach Hotel

Ocean View Deck

Experience the allure of our Ocean View Deck, a picturesque venue that sets the stage for small birthday parties, enchanting weddings, and memorable engagement celebrations, all against the backdrop of breathtaking ocean vistas.

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Garden Oasis

Our Garden Oasis presents a versatile and enchanting space, perfectly suited for dreamy weddings and lively parties, where the possibilities are as boundless as the beauty of our lush surroundings.

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Group Rates

Dover Beach Hotel extends the generosity of group rates on accommodations for weddings, meetings, and special events held within the hotel premises. This exclusive offering ensures that your guests can enjoy a comfortable and convenient stay while celebrating your momentous occasion or participating in your corporate gathering.

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Packages

Wedding & Honeymoon Packages

Requirements for Obtaining a Marriage License in Barbados

Getting married in Barbados is a straightforward process with no waiting period, allowing couples to tie the knot on the same day they arrive on the island. Official marriage ceremonies can occur as soon as a marriage license is obtained.

Application Process
Both parties must apply for a marriage license in person at the Ministry of Home Affairs office, open from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for a fee if you wish to get married on a weekend or holiday upon your arrival.

Required Documents
To complete your application, you will need the following documents:

Valid passports
Original or certified copies of the applicants' birth certificates and identification cards for name verification
If previously married and widowed, provide the original or certified copy of the marriage certificate and the death certificate of the deceased spouse
If divorced, present the original Decree Absolute or Final Judgement (the Decree Nisi is not accepted)
For individuals granted Barbadian citizenship, provide the original document issued by the Immigration Department of Barbados or the passport containing the relevant information
Non-nationals with work permits must show the passport with the work permit stamp or the document issued by the Immigration Department, provided it is not an application form or receipt
Ensure that your work permit is valid at the time of application
Keep in mind that no marriage date can exceed the expiry date of a visitor's stay in Barbados

Official Translations
If your documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by an official translation certified by an authorized Notary Public (not a Justice of Peace).

Prior Arrangements
Before applying for the marriage license, couples should arrange with a Marriage Officer (a Magistrate or Minister of Religion authorized to solemnize marriages in Barbados). A letter from the chosen Marriage Officer, consenting to perform the ceremony, should be included with the application. Non-resident Ministers of Religion must obtain a temporary Marriage Officer's License in Barbados.

Dress Code
Please note that proper attire is required when visiting the Ministry of Home Affairs for business. Swimwear, micro shorts, armhole vests, or transparent clothing should not be worn.

Business Hours
Applications for marriage licenses are accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. The Ministry of Home Affairs office is closed on weekends and public holidays.

Legal requirements for Barbados weddings.