Planning Wedding in the Bahamas Now Easier

Wedding in the Bahamas

Planning a wedding in the Bahamas is now easier thanks to two recent announced initiatives by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation in PR Newswire press release carried on various news blogs and wedding websites.

The first is a re-branding of an idea the Ministry has had in place since 2006 when it appointed Freda Madrisotti, as its Director of Romance, to head a team of dedicated tourism professionals to assist with Bahamas destination wedding, vow renewal and honeymoon planning.

These tourism wedding professionals who are located in the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism satellite offices in the USA, Canada and the UK work closely with other industry professional to ensure that the Bahamas continue to be a major player in the destination wedding and honeymoon market, actively participating in various wedding promotions like the recent Bahamas 16 Islands Wedding Invitation, a wedding contest which provided UK brides and groom the opportunity to win a wedding in the Bahamas.

The second is the new Bahamas wedding application called "Romance" on the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Facebook page, which assist person in planning their Bahamas wedding by answering the ten most frequently asked questions about planning a wedding in the Bahamas.  

The page also provides an very interactive experience on everything from getting a marriage license to researching Bahamas wedding vendors.

You can see the entire press release The Islands Of The Bahamas Make Wedding Planning Easy With Director of Romance

Estonian's Dream Bahamas Wedding

Estonian's Dream Bahamas Wedding

An Estonian's dream Bahamas Wedding is the Day 8 feature of Bahamas Destination Wedding's Bahamas Wedding 25 Days of Christmas.

This young Estonian couple traveled more than five thousand miles just to fulfill their dream of renewing their wedding vows on a sun drenched beach in the Bahamas. And from all indication they were not disappointed and they enjoyed every moment of their short stay in the Bahamas.

Their journey to their dream Bahamas wedding started with a more than two years of planning and eventually taking the more than 10 hour plane ride to Miami Florida and the Carnival Cruise line to Nassau, via Nassau's Prince George Wharf.

The whirlwind stay in Nassau included renewing wedding vows on Nuptial Beach with Bahamas Wedding Planner and Bahamas Wedding Officiant Glenn Ferguson.  In the commenting on the trip the groom said, "It was the best adventure for us and Glenn's organization was super.”

And off course there is no way to be in Nassau and not travel to the Atlantis on Paradise Island
   
So be sure and visit Estonia to the Bahamas with Love and check out the feature and the photos and video.

Bahamas Wedding Getting Balearia Fast Ferry Boost

Baleria Bahamas Express

Bahamas wedding professionals on Grand Bahama are excited that Bahamas wedding could get a boost from the new Balearia Bahamas Express Fast Ferry to that Freeport.

Balearia’s 225’ Catamaran fast ferry service to Freeport, Grand Bahama will begin on December 9, 2011 and will offer daily service (excluding Wednesdays) from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The trip which is expected to take two and a half hours, will leave Terminal 1 at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale at 10:00 am, arriving in Freeport at 12:30 pm and departing Freeport at 7:00 pm, will certainly provide Florida couples looking to have their destination wedding in the Bahamas another mode of getting to the island.

As well as making it easier and more affordable for guest of the brides and grooms to travel to Grand Bahama for their wedding in Bahamas.  With fares staring at $49.00 and first class tickets at $90.00.

In commenting on the fast ferry service, Glenn Ferguson,  Bahamas Wedding Planner at Bahamas Destination Wedding a company in the Bahamas specializing in planning Bahamas wedding says, “we are delighted for this service and it should help in boosting the Bahamas wedding market.”

For reservations and more information visit: http://www.ferryexpress.com

Bahamas amongst 10 great wedding locations abroad

Bahamas amongst 10 great wedding locations abroad as listed by the Dubai Chronicle.

The Dubai Chronicle listed its 10 beautiful locations for saying “I Do” as insights for couples who were considering getting married abroad and looking for a wedding option other than a Dubai luxury venue.

The chronicle’s list of favourite place for tie the knot featured three American States, Las Vegas at number 1, Florida at number 3 and New York at number 5.

The Caribbean was listed at number two and the Bahamas single out amongst the island to consider for getting married abroad.

The Dubai Chronicle described the islands of the Caribbean as “stunningly beautiful and offers the perfect backdrop of sun, sea and sand for a picturesque beach wedding.”

You can read the complete list and article at – 10 Great Wedding Locations Abroad

Bahamas Beach Wedding Option

And if you plan to get married soon, the Bahamas is a great place to create great and lasting memories of your wedding for your family and friends.

As the Bahamas is filled with great scenic beauty, a variety of options for your wedding ceremony and reception, with just the right romantic appeal.

Here is a video of Bahamas Wedding planner Glenn Ferguson talking about having a Bahamas Beach Wedding.

Mother of The Bride - What You Can Expect Your Role To Be As Mother of The Bride

This morning I was browsing and came across this attention grabbing headline on MSN.com Today -  “Clinton juggles diplomacy, planning daughter’s wedding - Secretary of state says both roles ‘serious’, ‘stressful.’

The words ‘serious’ and ‘stressful’ really stood out to me but when I finally saw it all in context it took on a whole different meaning. Here is the context - Clinton agreed that both are "serious, important and stressful" referring to her roles as Secretary of State and mother of the bride.

While as a mother you may never be Secretary of State the likelihood of you being mother of the bride is quit real.  So I felt it was important to share with you what your role likely will be during this very happy time for your family. As the role of the mother of the bride has changed significantly over the years.

It appears that Mrs. Clinton may be playing the traditional role of mother of the bride where the mother of the bride do most of the wedding planning as she says -"Luckily we have e-mail now. I can communicate and people can send me pictures of flower arrangements or other kinds of decisions."
And if you ever get to participate in this way,  its one way of you realizing your own unrealized dreams of a fairytale wedding.

Unfortunately, these days, very few mothers are afforded this opportunity as your daughter will probably be the one doing the planning and her dream wedding may be very different from yours.
But do not despair here is what you can do to ensure that you enjoy the experience almost as much as she does:-

• Be supportive by being a good listener and sounding board when called upon.
• Offer to help your daughter find that wedding dress of her dreams and assist with other shopping.
• Voluntary to help with selecting a location for the wedding and reception (can you say Bahamas).  And the honeymoon planning (... Bahamas)
• Organize a dinner event for both families to get to know each other better.
• Get together with the mother of the groom if possible and shop for the dresses you will wear to the wedding.
• Be sure and discuss a budget for the wedding with your daughter and fiancé as soon as possible, so that they are clear on you and your family contribution towards the wedding.
• Assist with preparing the guest list for your side of the family.
• Assist with making hotel accommodations for expected guest.
• Help by sharing the couple’s  registry with all invited guest.
• Serve as chief hostess and protocol officer at all wedding events. Make it your role to ensure that your guests are as comfortable as possible and that all of their concerns are addressed.
• Simply be available to your daughter to perform any role that she may call upon you to do.

Glenn S. Ferguson is your Bahamas Wedding Planner & Bahamas Wedding Officiant at Wedding Bahamas Style - Helping You To Create Your Memorable Bahamas Wedding. Just email any question you may have to nuptialpreacha@gmail.com or glennsferguson@gmail.com Tel: 1-242-327-2453 or 1-242-327-0853

Ben & Jerry’s Atlantis Video Contest Helps Charities In The Bahamas

Ben & Jerry Atlantis Video Contest

I just couldn’t help myself when I saw the Ben & Jerry’s Atlantis promotion.  I had to share this with you as it is a way that you can help me help two charities in the Bahamas and its all a really simple…

You see Ben & Jerry’s International is running a promotion amongst its outlets world wide and the outlet that wins gets to give a cash donation to two charities of its choice.

The Ben & Jerry’s Atlantis outlet located at Atlantis’ Marina Village on Paradise Island has selected the Ranfurly Home for Children and the Ministry of Sports & Culture’s  Junior Junkanoo.

The Ranfurly Home for Children is a home that provides shelter for young children that do not have families or homes and while this organization has been around for more than 40 years it is being challenged this year because of the soft economy and faces the possibility of closure. Resulting in these young children having to seek alternate shelter which really do not exist.

So they are really in direr need of your help.   Ben & Jerry Atlantis Video Contest

And all you have to do to help is watch this video Ben & Jerry Atlantis Video Contest and encourage your family and friends to do the same. As the Ben & Jerry’s outlet that get the most view wins the competition.

So go ahead and watch the video Ben & Jerry Atlantis Video Contest and help the Ranfurly Home for Children.

The Father of the Bride - A Reflection for this Father’s Day

There is no one as special to a bride on her wedding day as her father. And although he would  have been involved with the events leading up to this special day, the actual wedding day is the crowning moment for both bride and father of the bride.

On her wedding day, I am sure that the bride is experiencing a range of emotions but these are quickly steadied by the reassuring presence of her father as he performs his role of being her  confident and close companion on her travel to the wedding ceremony and accompanying her down the aisle as father giver.

And for the father of the bride, he gets the opportunity to see his little girl grow up into the beautiful lady that he is now so very proud off but must now give to another as she starts her own journey of being for her husband what her mother has been for him - a rock and pillar of strength.

There is no question that as the Father of the bride is proud of his little girl that has now grown into a beautiful young lady. The bride on this her wedding day is equally as proud as she spent  very intimate moments with the man who was there through the years with compassion, understanding, support  and love that has now made this day possible.

While the role that the father of the bride performs may varies from wedding to wedding, his role and responsibility in the life of his daughter is unquestionably to prepare her for her wedding day. To be apart of her life - the ups and downs, the teaching, disciplining, the dance lessons and bedtime stories.

It is not just writing the cheques for the wedding and showing up to walk her down the aisle. It is about  being there and being willing to set a good example in raising a child that would be proud of you for teaching her what a real man should be.  A man who has been to her mother what she wishes her husband to be to her.

So fathers as we celebrate this Father’s Day, let it not be just the commercialized event it has become with more than 9.8 billion dollars being spent annually on gifts. But focus on what you can contribute to the world by being the father your daughter deserve to share her wedding day - and with fond memories and gratitude during her father-daughter dance with you at her reception.

It is not easy being a good father of the bride, but then again it is not easy being a good father. The good news is that you now have the opportunity to be the best father you possibly can!.

Glenn S. Ferguson is your Bahamas Wedding Planner & Bahamas Wedding Officiant at Wedding Bahamas Style - Helping You To Create Your Memorable Bahamas Wedding. Just email any question you may have to nuptialpreacha@gmail.com or glennsferguson@gmail.com

Caribbean Themed Wedding - Your Tropical Wedding On The Beach

Dreaming of a picture perfect Caribbean themed wedding - your tropical wedding on the beach with endless blue sky and the warm Caribbean sun reflecting brilliantly as it set in the distance and pristine, crystal-clear water gently bathing the powdery white sandy beach nearby. Then I have just the place for your Caribbean wedding - A wedding on the beach in the Bahamas.

I really should have said “places for you” - because the Bahamas has more beaches than all the other countries in the Caribbean combined. Offering you an abundant choice of locations for your dream wedding on the beach.

While I am passionate about the islands of Andros and New Providence (Nassau), you can choose a beach on any of the 700 islands and cays of the Bahamas, that stretches across more than 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean. Starting just off the south eastern coast of Florida and extending along the coast of Cuba to Haiti. Making the Bahamas not only the gateway to the Caribbean but to Caribbean wedding as well.

And having your wedding on the beach allows you to incorporate so much more of yourself in the wedding ceremony. Thereby creating such a memorable experience for your guest that they will be talking about your Caribbean wedding for a lifetime.

Not only will you create a great experience for guest but also for you. You see your wedding ceremony is one of the most memorable romantic experience you can both have and by deciding to have it on a beach in a tropical paradise like the Bahamas will add to this romance. And it will also give you a reason each year to travel - to recreate the magic of that romantic experience.

I know you maybe thinking that this is only a dream but you will be surprised at how easily you can make your Caribbean themed wedding a realty. So Stop dreaming and start planning your Caribbean themed wedding on the beach in the Bahamas.

Glenn S. Ferguson is your Bahamas Wedding Officiant at Wedding Bahamas Style - Helping You To Create Your Memorable Bahamas Wedding. Just email any question you may have to nuptialpreacha@gmail.com or glennsferguson@gmail.com

Wedding Vows - How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows

As a wedding officiant,  I help persons of different faiths and varied life experiences in personalizing the wedding ceremony that is right for their special day - and whether your choice is formal and traditional or contemporary and casual, your wedding vows makes the day memorable not only for you but for your guest as well.

And while you get to choose from a variety of wedding vows incorporating your own traditions and preferences, more and more couples are opting to write their own wedding vows.

So if that is your desire here are some tips for you on writing your own wedding vows.

The first bit of advice to you is that while you want your wedding vows to be meaningful you also want to be as concise as possible. By keeping your vows concise you avoid overloading it with redundant and meaningless word which detracts from your intention and overwhelm your guest.  A short ceremony is always better and I promise, you will get lots of complements from your guest.

Secondly, be sure to allow your wedding officiant or minister to review and edit your vows. It will certainly help with the quality and completeness of the vows.

Let your feeling show.  Your wedding ceremony is the time to let your feeling show as you are declaring to the world your love for each other. So do not be afraid to express your feeling in your wedding vows. The good thing is that you can say anything that you want to say that is fitting for your relationship and wedding ceremony as long as you both agree to be married somewhere in the wedding vows.

Review what other have done. We all need some inspiration so feel free to look at what other couples have done and you will be surprised by how closely your feeling relates to others . You can also get lots of insights from wedding poems and songs.
              
Finally, while you can chose to write your wedding vows together or apart. I recommend that you do it together as it will give you an added opportunity to bond so get together.  And be sure to have plenty of facial napkins as I promise you, there will be lots of emotions!

Glenn S. Ferguson is your Bahamas Wedding Planner & Bahamas Wedding Officiant at Wedding Bahamas Style - Helping You To Create Your Memorable Bahamas Wedding. Just call 1-242-327-2453 or email nuptialpreacha@gmail.com or glennsferguson@gmail.com

A Unity Sand Wedding Ceremony - Bahamas Wedding Style

I am finding myself officiating at more Unity Sand Wedding Ceremonies as they are becoming quite popular not only for its keepsake and decorative result but also because they are much more practical for the outdoors where candles can be affected by nature.

And if a Unity Sand Wedding Ceremony is what you have planned for your special day then the Bahamas is just the place for you - as there is an abundance of sand!

The ceremony can take a few forms. You can either use three decorative glass vase, placing one color of sand into one vase and a second color into another vase to represent the Bride and Groom.

During the service the Groom pours a portion of his sand into the third keepsake vessel. The Bride then pours a portion of her sand in on top of the Groom’s in the third vase. To conclude, the Bride and the Groom jointly pour the remaining sand in each of their respective vase into the keepsake vessels. Thereby commingling the colors of their sand into a creative demonstration of two becoming one.

Or you can simply choose to pour your sand into the wind to represent the coming together of your lives.

And in the Bahamas you can get your two colors without having to use any coloring dye as there is naturally both pink and powdery white sand.

And if you need some ideas for your ceremony here are two Unity Sand Wedding Ceremony that your Wedding Bahamas Style Wedding Officiant recommends.

Sample Wedding Bahamas Style Unity Sand Ceremony - 1

WEDDING OFFICIANT: - “Today, this relationship is symbolized through the pouring of these two individual containers of sand one, representing you BRIDE and all that you were, all that you are, and all that you will ever be, and the other representing you, GROOM, and all that you were and all that you are, and all that you will ever be. As these two containers of sand are poured into the third container, the individual containers of sand will no longer exist, but will be joined together as one. Just as these grains of sand can never be separated and poured again into the individual containers, so will your marriage be.”

Sample Wedding Bahamas Style Unity Sand Ceremony - 2

WEDDING OFFICIANT: - “Please note this empty glass. Glass, itself, is made from sand and the sands of time have come together, melting into one piece to make this vessel. The sands of time should remind us all of our eternal love and our mortality. Today BRIDE and GROOM have chosen to represent their love to each other in a special sand ceremony. Please BRIDE and GROOM, take your separate glass of sand and alternate the pouring of sand into this joining vessel and united, repeat after me: You are my love for eternity. I blend with you. My heart is like these grains of sands, merging with yours. I am yours. You are mine. We are together forever like the sand, like the wind. We are one.”

Your Bahamas Wedding Officiant at Wedding Bahamas Style - Helping You To Create Your Memorable Bahamas Wedding. Just call 1-242-327-2453 or email nuptialpreacha@gmail.com or glennsferguson@gmail.com

Thinking About Getting Married On A Beach In The Bahamas?

I am sure you know that there is nothing like a wedding ceremony on a beach in the Bahamas - It is simply heavenly!

And very romantic with pink or pure white powdery sand in your toes, relaxing crystal-clear turquoise waves rolling onto the shore nearby and your senses tingled by the pristine, unspoiled panoramic view of the beach making your beach wedding ceremony breathtaking.

I just love officiating at a beach wedding ceremony and if you need help choosing a beach I can recommend just the one to give you that heaven on earth feeling.

As the 700 Islands of the Bahamas stretching across some 100,000 square miles of the Atlantic ocean is home to some of the best and most pristine beaches in the world. And getting there is so easy as it is only 50 miles off the coast of Florida. So if your beach wedding ideas consist of only you and your quest footprint in the sand - you are sure to find a secluded beach that is right for you.

Just know that your wedding officiant - the nuptial preacha is waiting to help you create your memorable wedding on one of these breathtaking beach in the Bahamas. Just call 1-242-327-2453 or email nuptialpreacha@gmail.com or glennsferguson@gmail.com

Rings have been exchanged as a depiction of the bond of wedding for so long, and in such a big amount of different cultures, the origin of the practice is obscure.

Definitely , the circle of a ring represents perpetual love and the continually replenished promises of the married couple. The circle also talks to the repeated round of the heavens, as well as the never-ending return of the seasons, marked by cyclical ritual and party.

Additionally, the circle in rock art, holy stone arrays, and astrology represents both the Sun and the Moon, themselves astrological and alchemical symbols for the masculine and female facets of the cosmos.

The widespread custom of embellishing the plain gold or silver marriage band with numerous designs and patterns has been known since at least seven hundred AD, in both Pan-Hellenic and Celtic cultures.

Our Bahamas wedding planner would be happy to help you with any questions you may have about having your wedding in the Bahamas