Elope to the Bahamas

Have an Island Wedding!

Consisting of over 700 islands and cays, the Bahamas offer a wide range of sun and fun for eloping couples and honeymooners.  Once called the “Isles of Perpetual June” by George Washington, the Bahamas is blessed with a tropical climate that makes it a year-round destination for people who long for a calming respite from the grueling rat race.

The best time to visit the Bahamas is in the summer, which falls between June and August, so if you're looking for elopement packages in the Bahamas, that would be the time to go. While winter can be surprisingly cold, daily high temperatures in the

Bahamas rarely drop below 60°F from December to February, and the sun shines an average of 320 days out of the year. With its endless stretch of spectacular sand and sea, the Bahamas is a beach lover’s paradise that should not be missed. Boasting over 500 miles of the world’s clearest waters, the Bahamas pulsates with an inexhaustible array of beach and water activities. Emerald green and crystal blue waters provide a magnificent venue for water sports in the Bahamas such as parasailing, waterskiing, and windsurfing.

Bimini Island, deep-sea fishing capital of the world and Ernest Hemingway’s favorite game-fishing hideaway in the Bahamas, teems with marine life that is unrivaled in any other part of the world. But, this is your honeymoon!  You can always retreat to a secluded spot on the beach and curl up together.

Besides playing in the water and enjoying spectacular ocean views, other activities on The Bahamas include:

• The Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park - a 176-square-mile ecological preserve and wildlife refuge that is home to several rare birds, colorful fish, and exotic reptiles, including the endangered Bahamian Iguana.
• Abaco National Park on Out Island and the Great Inagua in the Bahamas - considered as two of the best bird-watching destinations in the entire Caribbean Islands.
• Hatchet Bay Caves - a great place for spelunkers to explore the collection of stalactites and stalagmites of Hatchet Bay Caves.

Elopement Packages in the Bahamas

Old Bahama Bay
Bayshore Road - West End
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
242-350-6500
oldbahamabay.com

Old Bahama Bay is a AAA rated 4-Diamond resort on the West End, just 64 miles east of Palm Beach, Florida, and is considered one of the best sport fishing spots in the world.  In fact, it was once fished by Ernest Hemingway! The West End is also known for its calm waters, which make it an ideal spot for swimming and snorkeling. 

Old Bahama Bay offers eloping couples an elopement package called the "Intimate Affair package" for $2,700 (2009 prices), which includes a service for 2-8 persons, 1 hour of photography with album and CD, tropical bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonnière, a 10-inch wedding cake, a solo musician, and breakfast in bed morning after for the couple.

Cape Eleuthera Resort & Marina
Pointe Powell, Eleuthera, Bahamas
1-888-270-9642
capeeleuthera.com

Cape Eleuthera Resort consists of waterfront homes with patios and decks and spectacular ocean views, along with a full-service marina and yacht club. They offer a "Wedding in Paradise" package for $699 (2009 prices), with several different venues to choose for your ceremony, including Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach, and High Rocks Cliffs. This wedding package is complimentary with any Admiral's All Inclusive Package Stay of 7 nights or longer. This package includes:

• Bridal bouquet and groom's boutonnière
• Caribbean Couples wedding cake
• Bottle of chilled champagne
• Romantic candlelit dinner for two
• Complimentary sunset cruise
• One 8"x10" wedding photograph

Stella Maris Resort
Long Island, Bahamas
800-426-0466
stellamarisresort.com

Stella Maris Resort is located on unspoiled Long Island, and is an intimate plantation-style island hotel offering couples many different types of accommodations to choose from, including ocean-view rooms to 4-bedroom beach front bungalows with private pools.

The "Stella Maris Wedding Package" is priced at $1,100 (2009 prices) and includes

• Bouquet and boutonnière
• Snacks for 8 persons
• 2 bottles of champagne
• 4-course wedding dinner with wedding cake for the bride and groom

Synonyms:  bahams, bahammas, bahama, bahama's, bahamian and bahamma are typos for "Bahamas."