Dream Wedding - Breezes Bahamas

Dream Wedding
GUIDE
REQUIREMENTS & FEES
WEDDING PACKAGES
UPGRADES & EXTRAS
PHOTOGRAPHY
VIDEOGRAPHY
© 2016 Breezes Resort & Spa - Bahamas
Atlantic
Ocean
BREEZES
RESORT & SPA
THE ISLANDS OF
THE BAHAMAS
FLORIDA
N A S S AU
New Providence Island
Caribbean
Sea
Thank you...
for selecting Breezes Resort & Spa in The Bahamas! We
would be honored and delighted to host your big day and
look forward to making your destination wedding a dream
come true.
Just minutes from the airport, but world’s away from
everyday life, Breezes Bahamas is the first and only
Super-Inclusive® resort to ever grace the magnificent shores
of The Bahamas. So, virtually everything you can eat, drink
and do is included and tipping is simply not allowed.
Our resort sits on the powder white sands of Cable Beach,
the island’s best beach. And when you start with the best
beach, everything else just falls into place.
True love
stories never
have endings.
- Richard Bach
Congratulations on your engagement!
The greatest love stories have very happy beginnings, and we
at Breezes Bahamas want to help make this new chapter in
your life one of the most memorable. For more than 35 years,
Breezes has helped newlyweds customize their vacation with
our Dream Weddings and Dream Honeymoons collections.
At Breezes we want our guests to have it all, which is why
we’re Super-Inclusive® where virtually everything is included
in your stay. Now a picturesque Dream Wedding is
complimentary too. It’s our gift to you - the happy couple!
Best wishes,
John Issa
Chariman
Dream Wedding
GUIDE
IMPORTANT DETAILS
GOVERNMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE FEES (updated 20 January 2014)
Breezes will waive government & administrative fees. Couples are no longer required to pay the $350 fee
for weddings or the $150 fee for vow renewals.
DOCUMENTS
All couples must provide the following documents. PROOF OF BIRTH: A valid Passport (Valid Drivers
License, Passport or State ID Card). PROOF OF ARRIVAL: Both parties must provide evidence of the
date of their arrival into The Bahamas. Immigration Cards at issued at the Lynden Pindling International
Airport (NAS). IF NEVER MARRIED: Residents of the US, a declaration certifying this fact must be
sworn before a Lawyer or Notary Public in Nassau, Bahamas. This is done at the resort. Citizens or
residents of countries other than the USA, a declaration certifying this fact must be sworn personally by
the couple before a Notary Public or Lawyers office in their country and brought to The Bahamas. IF
DIVORCED: certified copy/copies, of the final divorce decree(s) (Issued by an official Government
Office/clerk). Registrar General of The Bahamas will retain divorce Decree(s). If divorced multiple times,
all decrees must be presented. IF WIDOWED: certified copy/copies of the death certificate (Issued by an
official Government Office/clerk) for deceased spouse. These will be retained by the Registrar General. If
widowed multiple times, all death certificates must be presented. FOR VOW RENEWALS: Couples
must bring a copy of their original marriage certificate with them to the resort.
All documents must be in English.
TIME-FRAMES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Blood tests are NOT required. Both parties must be in The Commonwealth of The Bahamas at the time
of the application and must hand-carry documents to Breezes Bahamas. All reservations made within
twenty-one (21) days of arrival are subject to a $150 rush reservation processing fee. This fee is in addition
to marriage license and other processing fees (outlined on the fees page). Couple is required to be on
property 72 business hours (3 business days) prior to the scheduled wedding (48 business hours / 2
business days for vow renewals). Weekends and public holidays are not considered business days. All
ceremonies must take place on the premises of Breezes Bahamas.
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IMPORTANT DETAILS
WEDDING DATE & TIME
Wedding ceremonies are available Monday through Saturday (excluding public holidays) between the
hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm. Your wedding date and time must be confirmed at least twenty-one (21)
days in advance to avoid $150 rush booking fee.
web: breezes.com/weddingcalendar | phone: (888) 292-0045 | email: [email protected]
YOUR MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Updated January 6, 2016
Your marriage will be honored / recognized worldwide. All couples applying for a marriage license within
The Commonwealth of Thee Bahamas must appear and apply in person at the Registrar General’s
Offce. A personalized escort service can be hired to aid in this process at a cost of $50 per couple.
The Government of The Bahamas presently requires each couple to obtain proper government certified
wedding documents, to prove the international validity of their marriage. This is done through the
attainment of a Government Certification, which includes a certified marriage certificate with an
International Apostille affixed. As of January 12, 2016, this process incurs a mandatory fee of $170 per
couple, payable in cash or traveler’s cheques at the resort. Certification process and mailing time takes
approximately 6-8 weeks. Rush processing is available for an additional charge of $30, payable in cash or
traveler's cheques at the resort. Rush processing and delivery takes 3-4 weeks.
SUMMARY OF FEES
21+ Days in Advance
Standard (6-8 weeks)
Within 21 Days
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE
GOVERNMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
$0
WEDDINGS
& VOW RENEWALS
OR
$150
WEDDINGS
& VOW RENEWALS
Rush (3-4 weeks)
+
$170
+ $50
OPTIONAL ESCORT
$200
OR
+ $50
OPTIONAL ESCORT
All fees listed above are collected in addition to any reservation costs, wedding package costs, amenities and other costs. These fees are not included in any package.
Fees listed are accurate at time of printing. Fees can change at any time without notice. Not responsible for errors or omissions. Contact your Dream Wedding
Coordinator for current fees schedule.
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YOUR GUESTS
It’s your big day! Whether your ideal destination wedding is an intimate ceremony with just the two of
you or an event to share with all your loved ones, Breezes can create a Dream Wedding to remember for a
lifetime!
GUESTS OF BREEZES BAHAMAS
Your wedding ceremony and reception includes seating and set-up for up to ten (10) guests. Twelve (12)
including the bride & groom. Parties of eleven (11) or more are subject to a $15 per person set-up charge
starting at the eleventh (11th) guest. This fee applies to guests of Breezes Bahamas and off-property guests
with any type of guest pass for parties of eleven (11) or more people.
GUESTS OF OTHER RESORTS
CEREMONY & RECEPTION PASS
Four (4) complimentary passes included / $30 each additional guest
Up to four (4) complimentary Guest Ceremony passes are available for guests staying at other resorts.
These Guest Ceremony passes are valid only for the duration of the ceremony and reception. Ceremony
passes do not include meals, drinks or other activities outside of the ceremony and reception. Additional
Guest Ceremony passes are available for $30 per person.
FULL DAY WEDDING PASS
$90 per person
Full Day Wedding passes are available for guests staying at other resorts who wish to enjoy a full day at
our resort in addition to attending your ceremony and reception. A Full Day Wedding pass is valid for
eight (8) hours and includes meals, drinks and other activities. Access is not permitted to guest rooms or
other non-public facilities at the resort.
$1599
THE ETERNAL LOVE
PACKAGE
Our most complete package
for the ultimate destination
Dream Wedding.
THE
ETERNAL LOVE
PACK AGE
FOR YOU
FOR YOUR CEREMONY
Dream Wedding Planner
Minister or marriage official
Marriage license
Music
24 5x7 photos
Upgraded, themed bridal bouquet & boutonnière
Online registry website
Dressed ceremony venue with coordinated fabrics
and upgraded floral vase bouquets
T-shirts
4 free nights (anniversary stay)
Dressed ceremony chairs with sashes
4 ceremony passes
15% off spa services (entire group)
Private candlelit dinner
Up to twelve persons (bridal couple + ten guest)
In-room Champagne & fruit (1 night)
Champagne
CD of same 24 photos
Upgraded, themed wedding cake
Photo album
Dressed reception table & chairs with coordinated
fabrics & full floral centerpieces
Breakfast & mimosas in bed (1 morning)
NEW
Now you can reserve your wedding
time & select your package online.
breezes.com/weddingcalendar
FOR YOUR RECEPTION
Petal turn-down service (1 night)
Decorated reception with coordinated paper lanterns
Private cocktail party (10 or more rooms)
Tote bag
Keepsake knife & cake server
Key
Upgrade from
Endless Love
Upgrade from
Timeless Love
Inclusions are for the bridal couple only unless otherwise noted. Table setting with
cake and sparkling wine (or Champagne, if included) is for bridal couple plus ten
(10) guests. All package inclusions are subject to removal or subsitution at any time
without prior notice.
$999
THE TIMELESS LOVE
PACKAGE
Our enhanced package to
make your big day even
more special.
THE
TIMELESS LOVE
PACK AGE
FOR YOU
FOR YOUR CEREMONY
Dream Wedding Planner
Minister or marriage official
Marriage license
Music
12 5x7 photos
Upgraded, themed bridal bouquet & boutonnière
Online registry website
Dressed ceremony venue with coordinated fabrics
and floral accents
T-shirts
2 free nights (anniversary stay)
Dressed ceremony chairs with sashes
4 ceremony passes
15% off spa services (entire group)
Private candlelit dinner
Up to twelve persons (bridal couple + ten guest)
In-room Champagne & fruit (1 night)
Sparkling wine
CD of same 12 photos
Upgraded, themed wedding cake
Photo album
Dressed reception table & chairs with coordinated
fabrics & floral accents
Breakfast & mimosas in bed (1 morning)
NEW
Now you can reserve your wedding
time & select your package online.
breezes.com/weddingcalendar
FOR YOUR RECEPTION
Petal turn-down service (1 night)
Decorated reception with coordinated paper lanterns
Private cocktail party (10 or more rooms)
Tote bag
Key
Upgrade from
Endless Love
Inclusions are for the bridal couple only unless otherwise noted. Table setting with
cake and sparkling wine (or Champagne, if included) is for bridal couple plus ten
(10) guests. All package inclusions are subject to removal or subsitution at any time
without prior notice.
$0
THE
THE ENDLESS LOVE
PACKAGE
Our complimentary wedding
package to make your big
day special.
ENDLESS LOVE
PACK AGE
FOR YOU
FOR YOUR CEREMONY
Dream Wedding Planner
Minister or marriage official
Marriage license
Music
5x7 photo
Bridal bouquet & boutonnière
Online registry website
Ceremony dressed with themed décor
T-shirts
Dressed ceremony chairs with sashes
4 ceremony passes
FOR YOUR RECEPTION
Up to twelve persons (bridal couple + ten guest)
Sparkling wine
Classic wedding cake
Dressed reception table & chairs with coordinated
fabrics
Decorated reception with coordinated paper lanterns
NEW
Now you can reserve your wedding
time & select your package online.
breezes.com/weddingcalendar
Inclusions are for the bridal couple only unless otherwise noted. Table setting with
cake and sparkling wine (or Champagne, if included) is for bridal couple plus ten
(10) guests. All package inclusions are subject to removal or subsitution at any time
without prior notice.
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2
ROM ANTIC LOCATIONS
1. BEACH GAZEBO
2. WEST BEACH
Ball Room
West Beach
3. GARDEN OF EDEN
4. BALL ROOM(S) / CONFERENCE ROOM(S)
Garden of Eden
Beach Gazebo
Dream Wedding
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UPGR ADES & EX TR AS
Private Candlelit Dinner
30-minute Couple’s Massage
Petal Turndown
In-room Champagne & Fruit
Continental Breakfast in Bed
Photo Album
Tote Bag
NEW
His & Her Robes
Keepsake Knife & Cake Server
T-shirt
Now you can browse & purchase
upgrades & extras online.
breezes.com/weddingcalendar
Private Cocktail Party
Sparkling Wine
Champagne
All prices are in U.S Dollars (USD)
$190 per couple
$90
$50
$220
$50
$40
$20
$100 each
$40
$20 each
$40 per person
$30 per bottle
$180 per bottle
Dream Wedding
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PHOTOGR APHY
Caribbean Sweetheart
$250
30-minute shoot • 5-5x7 prints • 1-8x10 print
• High Resolution CD of 10 images
Caribbean Romance
Island Memories
2.5-hour shoot • 40-5x7 prints • 8-8x10 prints
• High Resolution CD of 100 images
• Wedding Album
$450
45-minute shoot • 16-5x7 prints • 2-8x10
prints • High Resolution CD of 30 images
• Wedding Album
Bahamian Sensation
$600
1-hour shoot • 22-5x7 prints • 4-8x10 prints
• High Resolution CD of 50 images
• Wedding Album
Perfect Sunset
$1,100
$750
1.5-hour shoot • 32-5x7 prints • 4-8x10 prints
• High Resolution CD of 80 images
• Wedding Album
All prices are in U.S Dollars (USD). All prices and packages are subject
to change at any time without notice.
Sea Shells
$1,500
3.5-hour shoot • 50-5x7 prints • 10-8x10
prints • High Resolution CD of 150 images
• Wedding Album
Sandy Hearts
$1,750
4.5-hour shoot • 70-5x7 prints • 12-8x10
prints • High Resolution CD of 200 images
• Wedding Album
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VIDEOGR APHY
Fresh Breezes
$290
30-minutes • 1 DVD • 1 Camera
Footage: Bride & groom pre-entrance, bridal party
entrance, bride & groom entrance, ceremony, signing,
cake cutting & champagne. Content: Scrolling graphics,
cuts, dissolves, chapters & music.
$50 Rush Delivery / 48 Business Hours
Cool Breezes
$370
45-minutes • 1 DVD • 1 Camera
Footage: Bride & groom pre-entrance, bridal party
entrance, bride & groom entrance, ceremony, signing,
cake cutting & champagne. Content: Scrolling graphics,
some effects, chapters & music.
$70 Rush Delivery / 48 Business Hours
Tropical Breezes
$420
1-hour • 1 DVD • 1 Camera
Footage: Bride & groom pre-entrance, bridal party
entrance, bride & groom entrance, ceremony, signing,
cake cutting, champagne, beach, lawn & garden.
Content: Scrolling graphics, special effects, chapters &
music.
$80 Rush Delivery / 48 Business Hours
Sea Breezes
$700
2-hours • 2 DVDs • 1 Camera
Footage: Bride & groom pre-entrance, bridal party
entrance, bride & groom entrance, ceremony, signing,
cake cutting, champagne, beach, lawn & garden.
Content: Scrolling graphics, effects, 3D animation,
black & white, sepia, slow motion, cuts, dissolves,
thumbnail chapters, Bahamian scenes & music.
$100 Rush Delivery / 48 Business Hours
All prices are in U.S Dollars (USD). All prices and packages are subject
to change at any time without notice.
Summer Breezes
$1,150
3-hours • 2 DVDs • 1 Camera
Footage: Bride & groom pre-entrance, bridal party
entrance, bride & groom entrance, ceremony, signing,
cake cutting, champagne, beach, lawn, garden, cocktail
reception & messages. Content: Scrolling graphics,
effects, 3D animation, black & white, sepia, slow
motion, cuts, dissolves, thumbnail chapters, Bahamian
scenes & music.
$150 Rush Delivery / Delivery time varies.
Super Breezes
$1,500
4-hours • 3 DVDs • 1 Camera
Footage: Bride & groom pre-entrance, bridal party
entrance, bride & groom entrance, ceremony, signing,
cake cutting, champagne, beach, lawn, garden, cocktail
reception, dinner reception & messages. Content:
Scrolling graphics, effects, 3D animation, black & white,
sepia, slow motion, cuts, dissolves, thumbnail chapters,
Bahamian scenes, a 5-minute montage recap & music.
$200 Rush Delivery / Delivery time varies.