{"id":69,"date":"2020-08-04T15:52:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T15:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitmontserrat.com\/?page_id=69"},"modified":"2023-06-22T12:54:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T12:54:42","slug":"tie-the-knot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitmontserrat.com\/tie-the-knot\/","title":{"rendered":"Forever Begins in Montserrat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;mont-intropara text-bigger&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Getting married is one of the most important and memorable moments of your life, so celebrate your special day in an unforgettable destination. From magnificent black sand beaches to the breathtaking mountainous <\/em>views<em> of the <\/em><strong>Soufri\u00e8re <\/strong><em>Hills volcano, our island is tailor-made for you to say<\/em> <strong>\u201cI Do!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;mont-intropara normal_style222&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For <strong>non- nationals<\/strong> wishing to get married in Montserrat, <strong>a minimum stay of 3 working days in the country<\/strong> is required before an application can be made to obtain a <strong>special or Governor\u2019s Marriage License.<\/strong> Applications for the license are made through the Office of the Deputy Governor. <strong>It is strongly suggested that contact be made shortly after your arrival<\/strong> so that you can be properly advised.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596811245280{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;romance_left222&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597870307339{padding-right: 10% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>EACH APPLICANT FOR A<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>MARRIAGE LICENSE <span class=\"mont_green222\">MUST PROVIDE<\/span> THE<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1<\/strong>. Original Birth Certificate<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2.<\/strong> A valid passport<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3.<\/strong> Certificate of Non-marriage &#8211; If one or both parties has\/have never been married, he\/she\/they must provide this certificate which is obtained from the Registrar\u2019s Office in the city where the parties reside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4<\/strong>. Decree Nisi or Decree Absolute if applicant is divorced (original or a notarized copy)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5.<\/strong> Death Certificate if applicant is widowed (original or a notarized copy).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>6.<\/strong> A written consent from the parents if the applicant is under the age of 18. This consent must be notarized by the Notary Public.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597870311600{padding-left: 10% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">THE FOLLOWING IS THE <span class=\"mont_green222\">PROCEDURE<br \/>\nUPON ARRIVAL<\/span> IN MONTSERRAT:<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A.<\/strong> To be eligible for this license, one of the parties must reside in Montserrat for three (3) working days prior to submitting the completed Marriage License application form.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>B<\/strong>. During this 3-day waiting period, the applicants should arrange the time and place of the wedding ceremony with the Registrar or a Minister of Religion. These details must be noted on the marriage application form. Please note the Registrar will inform you on the fees for officiating at the wedding during working hours and outside working hours.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>C.<\/strong> After the three (3) working days of residence has been established, the parties should submit the completed Marriage License Application form to the Office of the Deputy Governor (Consular Division), along with the required documents.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>D.<\/strong> When the Marriage license has been signed by the Governor, the parties will be notified by telephone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>E<\/strong>. The parties will then be advised to purchase EC$500.00 in Montserrat stamps (fee stipulated by law).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597155709788{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner gap=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;167&#8243; img_size=&#8221;943&#215;840&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;168&#8243; img_size=&#8221;943&#215;840&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1597782181896{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"greyfox_222 mont_green222 greentick762\" style=\"text-align: center;\">this is important<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DEPUTY <span class=\"mont_green222\">GOVERNOR\u2019S CONTACT<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Opening Hours: Mon \u2013 Fri 8:00am \u2013 4:00pm<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tel: <a href=\"tel:6644919202\">+1 664 491 9202<\/a> Ext 6524 \/ Email: <a href=\"mailto:consular@gov.ms\">consular@gov.ms<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TO HELP PLAN YOUR SPECIAL DAY YOU MAY CONTACT THE FOLLOWING<br \/>\n<span class=\"mont_green222\">WEDDING PLANNERS<\/span>:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;35&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596828434189{background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-656 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmontserrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Group-1417.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mrs. Verna Brandt <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Celebrations <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Olveston <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Montserrat<\/strong><br \/>\nTel: <a href=\"tel:6644915452\">+1 664 491 5452<\/a> or<a href=\"tel:6643924021\"> +1 664 392 4021<\/a><br \/>\nEmail:<a href=\"mailto:vmbrant@hotmail.com\"> vmbrant@hotmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596828455214{background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-656 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmontserrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Group-1417.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ms. Merle Galloway<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Tropical Mansion Suites<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Sweeney\u2019s<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Montserrat<br \/>\n<\/strong>Tel: <a href=\"tel:6644918767\">+1 664 491 8767<\/a><br \/>\nEmail:<a href=\"mailto:reservations@tropicalmansion.com\">reservations@tropicalmansion.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683903267002{background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-656 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmontserrat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Group-1417.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"35\" height=\"35\" \/><br \/>\nNadia Kirwan<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sunsational Events and Decor<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Olveston<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Montserrat<\/strong><br \/>\nTel: 1 664 392 3405<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:sunsationaleventsanddecor@outlook.com\">sunsationaleventsanddecor@outlook.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:nadiakirwan@outlook.com\">nadiakirwan@outlook.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687452684715{background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687452814235{border-radius: 3px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-656 aligncenter\" style=\"height: auto; 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