Destination Weddings

Antigua and Barbuda

6 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua claims 365 beaches, so couples can pick one cove for the ceremony and another for the after party. Barbuda adds pink sand and real seclusion a short hop away.

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Best timeDec to Apr

Dry and sunny before hurricane season

Flight time8.5 hours

Direct from Gatwick with British Airways

VisaNo visa

UK visitors staying up to 90 days

Legal weddingLegally binding

A special licence from the Ministry of Legal Affairs needs no residency or waiting period, just passports and proof of status

Top tipWeekday licence visit

Both of you must attend the Ministry of Legal Affairs in person, so book a weekday visit before the wedding

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

6 venues in Antigua and Barbuda

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Antigua and Barbuda wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
    • Choose your country and set a real budget
    • Check what a wedding in Antigua and Barbuda really costs
    • Find your three matches
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner