Tourism minister announces campaign to promote St Vincent & Grenadines as wedding destination

St Vincent and the Grenadines: Carlos James, the Minister of Tourism, made a commitment to promoting the island as a premier wedding destination in the region.

It is to be noted that the announcement was made by the Minister on Tuesday while addressing the investors at the State of the Tourism Industry at the Cruise Ship Terminal in Kingstown.

The Minister stated that this initiative has been taken following the recent amendments to the Marriage Act. The new amendments will now facilitate applications electronically with an online payment portal in place.

The people who wish to get married in the island nation will no longer need to travel to the mainland from the Grenadines or visit the High Court Registry to pay for their marriage license.

The Minister also mentioned that the government chose this online option because the applicants had to go to the mainland to sign documents, which was very time-consuming. St Vincent and the Grenadines was considered one of the leading places for destination weddings, but due to this process, the island witnessed a large fall-off.

Therefore, the digital marketing campaign has made the process easy, and people can book an online application from anywhere in the world.

Beautiful destinations to hold a wedding in St Vincent and the Grenadines

Botanic Gardens, St Vincent

The Botanic Gardens is located in Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and it was established in 1765. Many wedding ceremonies have been experienced at the St Vincent Botanic Gardens. The Garden’s natural surroundings and the tropical ambience make Botanic Gardens an ideal destination for a beautiful daytime wedding and photographs. Along with that, the St Vincent Parrot, the national bird of the island, can also be found at the venue.

Bequia Beach Hotel

The Hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens and is a perfect blend of luxury, charm, and elegance. It has two other properties, Grenadine House, a beach bar, and a restaurant that offers couples a relaxing and beautiful quality time.

Sunset Shores Beach Hotel

The Hotel is surrounded by tropical, landscaped gardens, which offer its visitors a comfortable stay. The dormant volcano, La Soufriere and surrounding mountains make the destination the perfect choice for a wedding.

Mopion Island

This stunning and unique wedding hotspot is surrounded by the ocean with a small umbrella-like hut made from coconut palms. The couples can reach there by yacht or boat. The destination is truly a paradise for the couples.

Young Island Resort

The lush tropical gardens and beautiful white sand beach make the resort a perfect option for the dream wedding celebration. The resort is the perfect place for a full resort wedding. At the top of Young Island is a hill which adds beauty to the wedding ceremonies.