With 67 rooms, 32 suites, 4 penthouses and 3 villas Blue Waters is set in 17 tropical acres with breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. Our emphasis will be on you and your wedding as we set a standard to do only one wedding per day and our wedding co-ordinator will be on hand to ensure you have a day to remember.

Your Appointment

On arrival at the hotel you will be presented with a welcome letter which will indicate a date and time for your first meeting with the wedding co-ordinator. During this meeting all details concerning your wedding ie; choice of location, colour of bouquet, type of cake, beauty salon appointments etc will be discussed and a time set for you to visit the legal office in St John’s to arrange your license, which will normally be on the same day as your meeting. Once this has been arranged you can sit back and relax whilst we make all the necessary arrangements.


The Ceremony

The Groom is expected to be at the wedding location approximately 15 minutes before the ceremony is due to start, along with all other guests. Meanwhile the bride is still being pampered and the photographer will be setting a memorable stage as he takes a few shots of her in the room and on her way to the wedding location.

The ceremony normally takes approximately 15 minutes (with photographs being taken throughout) and then photographs taken after the ceremony. Then it is time to sign the marriage certificate, champagne toast and cutting of the cake, again photographs are taken throughout, followed by the couple being photographed on the beach.

Reception

The hotel has various options available dependent on the size of the wedding party. Vyviens a la carte restaurant will cater for small parties of not more than 10 guests with larger parties catered for in Palm al fresco restaurant to the sounds of the hotels live music entertainment, followed by dancing under the starlit sky.
For larger wedding groups, a more informal reception can be arranged such as drinks and canapés poolside or a private barbecue on the beach or sundeck area.

Stay 10 nights or more at the hotel and your wedding is free of charge (not combinable with free night offers if travelling with a tour operator).

WEDDING FEATURES 2009 - US$1,181
- Guaranteed upgrade to a Deluxe Beachfront room from day of arrival.
- Breakfast served on your Private Patio or Balcony with chilled French Champagne on your first day married.
- All registration, legal or married office fees including any transfers needed.
- Bouquet for the Bride and Button hole for the Groom.
- Decorated Cliff Top Gazebo for Wedding Ceremony.
- Two Tier Wedding Cake and 2nd bottle of French Champagne.
- Stay 10 nights or more and your wedding is FREE.

RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS 2008 - US$627
- Guaranteed upgrade to a Deluxe Beachfront room from day of arrival.
- Breakfast served on their Patio or Balcony with chilled House Champagne on the morning after their wedding ceremony.
- Marriage Officers fees
- Bouquet for the Bride and Button hole for the Groom.
- Decorated Cliff Top Gazebo for Wedding Ceremony.
- Two Tier Wedding Cake and a 2nd bottle of chilled House Champagne.

HONEYMOON ATTRACTIONS
- Guaranteed upgrade to a Deluxe Beachfront room.
- Breakfast served on their Private Patio or Balcony with chilled House Champagne on the first morning with us.

What does the Wedding Package include?

- Registrar and Legal Fees.
- Transfers to and from the Legal Office in St John’s.
- The Bride’s bouquet (some flowers may incur an extra charge such as Roses, Lilies and Orchids).
- The Groom’s buttonhole.
- Two tier wedding cake.
- Decorated location for the ceremony and reception.
- French Champagne.
- Champagne breakfast the morning after the wedding.
- Upgrade from Superior Hillside Room to a Deluxe Beachfront Room.

Optional Extras

- Steel Band, per hour from - US$241
- Photography – 30, 5 x 7 prints, Album and 2, 8 x 10 prints - US$331
(other package options are available)
- Edited Video – Wedding walk, Ceremony, Signature etc. Approx. 45mins - US$422
- Video & DVD - US$542
- Blue Waters Beauty Salon and Spa for the Bride 3 ½ hours - US$277
A body wrap of your choice, facial, manicure, pedicure, Shampoo and blow dry, make up.
- For the groom 3 hours – US$139
Swedish Massage, facial, manicure, pedicure, shampoo and Hair trim or style.
- Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise following the ceremony - US$603

Each of these options are at a cost, must be booked and paid for locally (prices are subject to change).

Please note that all wedding groups must be requested. The hotel limits the size of wedding groups to 30 guests maximum with at least 50% of guests being resident at Blue Waters, taking no more than 10 rooms. However, this number can be flexible at certain times of the year at the discretion of the hotel.

All prices and package inclusions are subject to change without notice.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WEDDING CEREMONY AT BLUE WATERS

The ceremony will be conducted by a marriage officer and is legally recognized. Ceremonies can be performed after one full working day, subject to availability between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm, Monday through Friday, not on public holidays. A Catholic wedding must take place in a church. Marrying in a Commonwealth Country means however that the only record of the wedding outside of Antigua is the marriage certificated which is completed and given to the couple on their wedding day. If this is ever lost a copy would need to be obtained from the Registrar in Antigua.


LEGAL REQUIREMENTS & ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS TO BE
TAKEN TO THE HOTEL

- A valid Passport (please note other passport holders require translation).
- Birth Certificate.
- Proof of Status ie; If one of the parties is divorced, the proof of Decree Absolute is required, either the original or a notarized copy sealed by the clerk of the court.
- In the case of a widow/widower, the death certificate of the previous spouse is required.
- If change of name by deed poll or adoption, then proof is required.
- If under the age of 18 the consent of one or both parents or guardian is required in the form of an affidavit stamped by the notary public.
- For church weddings most ministers require proof of membership.
- The marriage must be solemnized by a marriage officer, (usually the registrar for special license), who is entitled to payment of reasonable traveling expenses.

It is essential that original documents are taken to the hotel and anything not in English must be translated into an English document, which is to be signed and stamped by a solicitor stating that they are true translation of the original.

Pick your dates from 01/15/11 - 12/15/12. Wedding couple please arrive two nights before wedding. Prices are subject to change based on space availability for you and your guests. We always recommened to contact us by clicking here PLAN YOUR WEDDING to receive a current rate and best promotions for your wedding.  Tickets are non refundable and suggest to purchase travel insurance to protect you and your guests from any emergencies. Prepare to add 5 percent tax to the invoice. Payment plans are okay. Travel itinerary deposits 1/2 down and final due 90 days before travel. Wedding deposits are paid to the hotel with signed contract and require their own payment policies.