Making Your Destination Wedding Legal Without The Hassle
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The word destination says so much—sun & sand, carefree days, rest, adventure, and time away from the day to day. But, if you take the word destination and add wedding it says so much more! Love & marriage are their own special destination, an important day that is carefully chosen and filled with precious memories. As a couple, it's a new beginning, focusing on each other, the true destination! At Enduring Promises, we understand that destinations are about the journey and the memories. Let us help you on your way to a hasslefree destination wedding. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Making your marriage legal in another country isn't as easy as picking an Officiant. Every country has its own legal requirements. Involving paperwork requiring your birth certificate, medical records, letters of intent, proof of 96 •The Wedding Ring Magazine | www.theweddingring.ca
residency, and (in some cases) blood tests. Keep in mind that if you would like a religious/spiritual wedding, the religious organization may have its own requirements needed in advance of your ceremony. In some countries your religious/ spiritual wedding may not be legally recognized unless it is combined with a civil ceremony. Obtaining a marriage licence, applying for your marriage certificate, and changing your name all require different applications. Depending on the country in which you marry, you may need to hire the services of a translator, adding an unexpected element to your special day. Cancellations from service providers do happen from time to time. Make sure you know all the requirements (well in advance) so you have enough time to get everything together, and in motion before you arrive.
