Bahamas Wedding

Grand Bahama Island, the fourth largest island in the Bahamas, is the best kept secret for your Bahamas Wedding.

Here, you can easily plan a fabulous three to four-day destination wedding in the Bahamas celebration for you and your cherished family and friends.

Host your Bahamas Wedding ceremony on one the island's many beautiful, powdery white sand beaches that dot the island's southern shore then move to an outdoor or indoor waterfront venue for a celebration of  wining, dining and dancing. 

Lucaya, the hub of activity, is home to large hotel resorts or medium up close and personal medium size hotels.  Over 30 shops, restaurants, bars and night spots are located at Port Lucaya Marketplace, the hub of activity.  Excursions in the likes of fishing, sunset boat cruise and beach picnic cruises also depart from here.

For a taste of nature, explore the eastern end of the island with your guests.  Kayak nature tours through mangroves with lunch on the beach at the Lucayan National Park are amongst active trips for you and your guests.

Freeport (airport code FPO), the island's capital, is located just off the coast of South Florida.  Short frequent flights service the destination.  American Airlines services Miami, Bahamas Air, Continental Gulf Stream and Vision Air offer flights from Fort Lauderdale and Gulf Stream flies from West Palm Beach.  Cruise ships' wise, Celebration sails to Grand Bahama Island from the port of West Palm Beach and the fast ferry Pinar del Rio from Port Everglades.
A Bahamas Wedding may be planned by Chic Bahamas Weddings.  The company plans and designs weddings on Grand Bahama Island and will travel to other locations throughout the Bahamas.  Chic Bahamas Weddings is based in the Bahamas.

Bahamas Destination Wedding in November

November is a beautiful time of the year for a wedding in the Bahamas and Kristen and Brett's 11.11.11 wedding was no exception.  Some 23 enjoyed this intimate wedding weekend at Pelican Bay Hotel, Freeort, Grand Bahama Island.

Married at Pelican Bay's waterside gazebo at 4:00 p.m. on 11.11.11, the couple and their guests wined and dined in Delphine's, the Canal House, Pelican Bay.  The highlight of the evening was a stellar Junkanoo performance by the Swingers, a top Junkanoo band.  DJ Earl Neely kept the crowd rocking throughout the evening.  Floral designs were by Katybel Taylor.  Lyndah Wells, local professional photographer, captured the wedding. 

Chic Bahamas Weddings, a company offering full service Bahamas wedding planning and based in the Bahamas,  planned this wedding with Kristen and her mother, Trish.

                                Pelican Bay Hotel's waterside gazebo all decorated with pom

                              poms that Kristen's bridesmaids created

A gazebo wedding overlooking the bay ... an idyllic location for

Kristen and Brett to exchange their vows

We love using local tropical foliage ... Kristen's lovely 

bouquet of hydrangea,

mini calla lillies, garden roses is highlighted with croton leaves

Bridesmaids' bouquets of beautiful

bouquets of garden roses and white hydrangea

Table centrepieces with tropical croton leaves

The view of Bell Channel Bay from Pelican Bay Hotel

                 Kristen, Brett and Isabella, their gorgeous baby daughter at the close of the evening ...

Kristen and Brett's sea shell wedding cake

Bahamas Weddings on Gorgeous Beaches

Beach Wedding Ceremonies are the order of the day for Bahamas Destination Weddings on Grand Bahama Island.

The island abounds with beautiful pristine, private, secluded beaches and brides and grooms may take their pick in choosing a venue where they’re assured of a private, intimate setting to share with cherished family and friends as the knot is tied.

WilGrant Photography captured this hapy shot of Erin and Jamie just after their beachside wedding.

Pelican Bay at Lucaya/Chic Bahamas Weddings offer a unique wedding ceremony on a stunningly beautiful private beach.  Guests take a whimsical, fun 15-minute ferry boat ride to the beach ceremony.  The ferry boat pushes up on sand where a ramp is dropped and guests disembark.  The below image by photographer Lyndah Wells shows a picture perfect beach ... all ready to receive a Wedding in the Bahamas.

Bahamas Wedding Fast Ferry

We have exciting news to share!

Florida brides and grooms and guests travelling to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island for a wedding in Bahamas may now avail themselves to the new Pinar del Rio ferry service that begins operation between Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida December 9^th, 2011. 

The service will operate Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.  The vessel will depart Fort Lauderdale at 10:00 a.m., arriving Freeport at 12:30 p.m.

Departure time from Freeport will be 7:30 p.m.  There will be no sailings on Wednesdays.

For reservations and more information visit: http://www.ferryexpress.com  or  http://www.bahamas-express.com/  

Chic Bahamas Weddings plans and designs Bahamas Weddings.

Wedding in the Bahamas Travel

Vision Airways’ new direct non-stop service to Grand Bahama Island (airport FPO) has introduced another way for brides, grooms and their cherished guests to travel to the island for a Bahamas Wedding.

Situated just off the coast of the US mainland, Grand Bahama is easy to get to …

The Vision Airways new service commenced this November and offers competitively priced direct service to Grand Bahama.  Flight times average two hours with the exception Fort Lauderdale which is a short hop.  Cities being serviced are:

·         Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) on Mondays and Fridays

·         Richmond Airport (RIC ) on Mondays and Fridays

·         Baltimore Washington Airport on Sundays and Thursdays

·         Louisville Airport on Sundays and Thursdays

·         Fort Lauderdale Airport to Grand Bahama Island on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Please check www.visionairlines.com for the flight times on each day. They vary.

Other airlines flying into Grand Bahama Island for weddings in the Bahamas are American Eagle from Miami, Bahamasair from Fort Lauderdale, Gulfstream from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, US Air from Charlotte and West Jet from Toronto (seasonal).

Save 20% on your Bahamas Wedding

Save 20% on a 2012 Bahamas Wedding Ceremony when you reserve and contract your wedding with Chic Bahamas Weddings between now and January 19th, 2012.


Water’s Edge or Poolside Terrace Wedding Ceremony $2,925.00 $2,340.00

A new, specially designed wedding gazebo and lawn overlooking gorgeous Bell Channel Bay, Pelican Bay, is the perfect setting.  Tucked away in a quiet spot between two brightly coloured village buildings on our grounds, this spot is enhanced by swaying palms and gentle Caribbean breezes.  This ceremony is also available at the Neptune’s Terrace, overlooking the bay.

        • Limousine airport transfers for the bride and groom

        • Assistance with the arrangement of the Marriage Officer and guidance with the preparation of required documents; squire and accompany to Registrar’s Office for Marriage Licence

        • Ceremony in decorated gazebo or at poolside terrace, bayside

        • Religious or civil officiant

        • Padded white wooden chairs

        • Bridal bouquet and boutonniere of tropical blooms

        • A bottle of chilled French Champagne 

        • Petite one-tier island style wedding cake for two (may be upgraded)

        • Professional photographer for one hour, 36 hi res images on a disc with release rights

This special offer is available on new Bahamas Wedding ceremony bookings only and may not be combined with any special offer or promotion.  Note: Food and beverage available at extra cost.


To book your destination wedding Bahamas, contact Chic Bahamas Weddings now: http://chicbahamasweddings.com

Engage!11, Grand Cayman

Today, we wind down yet another fabulous Engage!11 Luxury Wedding Conference, Grand Cayman ... inspired, motivated and ready to return to our respective businesses.  And, thanking the amazing and talented Rebecca Grinnals, Kathryn Arce and their team for staging this superbly brilliant event. 

I'm brimming with new luxury ideas to incorporate into Bahamas Weddings that my company Chic Bahamas Weddings stages and am just so grateful for everything that masters in this business have graciously shared.   Insights from the likes of Rebecca Grinnals of Engaging Concepts, Carley Roney of The Knot, Bryan Rafanelli of Bryan Rafanelli Events, Jasmine Star, Jasmine Star Photography, Todd Fiscus of Todd Event Design, Andy Marcus and Brian Marcus, Fred Marcus Studio, Marcy Blum, Marcy Blum Associates, and Barbara Corcoran, Real Estate Mongul, were the highlights of yesterday's sessions.

Last night's dinner with David Beahm, David Beahm Design at Michael's Restaurant was fantastic.  A sumptuous, scrumptious dessert bar poolside at the Ritz Carlton, conference host hotel, topped off the evening.

Today, Engage attendees were stimulated by insights from Mindy Weiss, Mindy Weiss Party Consultants, Sean Low, the Business of Being Creative, Ceci Johnson, Sylvia Weinstock, Sylvia Weinstock Cakes, Marley Majcher, The Party Goddess and Ed Libby, Ed Libby & Co.

Closing the event will be a gala this evening.  I'm full of gratitude for these past few days, the networking and all the beautiful people I have met.

11.11.11 Bahamas Wedding Celebration

Kristie and Brett's 11.11.11 Bahamas Wedding celebration at Delphine's, the Canal House, Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island, was an amazing celebration last evening!  Complete with a pulsating Junkanoo performance by the Swingers, the top group on the Island, the event was great fun and was enjoyed by all.  Kristie and Brett's 4:30 p.m. intimate and beautiful wedding ceremony took place at Pelican's gazebo.

Now off to stage Jen and Michael's destination wedding today.   This wedding ceremony takes place at 4:00 p.m. today.  A reception dinner follows at Neptune's Terrace, overlooking the bay, at Pelican Bay at Lucaya.

Pics by photographer Lyndah Wells to follow!

Bahamas Wedding at Pelican Bay at Lucaya

Studio 280's photographer Tom Davis captured this lovely image of Stephanie and Michael and their wedding reception dinner at their October 29th, 2011 Bahamas Wedding at Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island. Some 100 guests joined the happy couple over their four-day weekend wedding celebration. Stephanie's sister was married at the hotel six years ago. Guests were welcomed at a Rehearsal Bonfire Barbecue at Margueritaville Sand Bar.

Purple and yellow wedding

Love this pretty purple and yellow wedding ... Looking forward to Stephanie and Michael's purple Bahamas Destination Wedding Saturday, October 29th at Pelican Bay at Lucaya ... Purple is such a regal colour ...

Bahamas Wedding

Grand Bahama Island, the fourth largest island in the Bahamas, is the best kept secret for a Bahamas Wedding. 

Here, you can do it all or nothing at all ....  The island's capital, Freeport, offers myriad excursions for guests of your destination wedding in the Bahamas.  Outside this area, head east where many settlements dot the south shore ... home to stunningly beautiful secluded beaches and quaint restaurants and bars located right on the beach.

Hotels are located in the Lucaya area and range from large beachfront resorts to more intimate, up close and personal medium size hotels.  Lucaya is also the hub of activity with over 30 shops, restaurants, bars and night spots situated at Port Lucaya Marketplace.

For a taste of nature, explore the outlying settlements reached via car, boat or bus ... share a cruise with beach picnic and games with your guests.  A sunset cruise with drinks and hors d'oeuvres is another popular choice for a wedding in the Bahamas.

Freeport (airport code FPO) is just a short plane ride from West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale or Miami.  American Eagle services the destination from Miami, Continental Gulfstream, Bahamasair and Vision Air from Fort Lauderdale and Gulstream from West Palm Beach.

A Bahamas Wedding may be planned by Chic Bahamas Weddings.  Located in the Bahamas, this full service wedding planning company, plans and designs destination weddings on Grand Bahama Island and will travel to other islands in the Bahamas.  Chic Weddings can also help you with your cruise ship wedding on land and sourcing all service providers.

Top Five Reasons to Choose A Bahamas Destination Wedding

So easy to get to! Located just off the coast of South Florida, direct non-stop air service from many US cities including New York, Charlotte, Atlanta, Richmond, Raleigh/Durham, Louisville, Baltimore, Miami and Fort Lauderdale are available to the Islands of The Bahamas.
So many Islands to choose from!  Choose from thirty islands in The Bahamas where you and your guests have complete privacy and do it all or do nothing at all.

Perfect for any budget! Reasonable guest room rates for you and your wedding guests are available at many Bahamas hotels.  High season normally runs mid-December through mid-April and low season runs mid-April through mid-December.

Good morning! Wake up to a basket of fresh baked, warm breakfast pastries or cool, fresh fruit at your door every morning.  Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island offers this one of a kind experience - and each of our lovely waterside staterooms is equipped with an espresso machine and a coffee maker to help you jump start your day.

Let us show you! Visit the island of choice on a pre-wedding site inspection.  Some hotels such as Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, happily credit to your final wedding billing up to two nights room and tax when you book your site visit directly with the hotel.

Bahamas Wedding Package

Chic Weddings Bahamas has introduced a new Bahamas Destination Wedding Beach Package for up to 40 guests at Pelican Bay at Lucaya.   Available year-round, the package features  base needs for your magical day.  You may tailor this offer to your needs by adding flowers and decor, wedding cake, more photography hours or as your imagination leads you.

Bahamas Beach Wedding Package                                                                                   $2975.00 

Just minutes away by private Wedding Ferry is one of the Caribbean's most exquisite, white sand beaches.   You and your guests will be whisked away on this short boat ride  to this idyllic setting for an island casual wedding with the magnificent turquoise sea in the background. 

• Assistance with the arrangement of Marriage Officer and guidance with the preparation of required documents; squire to and from the Registrar’s Office to secure Marriage Licence
• Private Round 15 minute trip Ferry to Secluded Beach for Ceremony for up to 40 guests
• Religious or civil officiant to conduct marriage ceremony
• Ceremony at secluded beach with padded white wooden chairs for guests
• Bridal bouquet and boutonniere of tropical blooms
• Steel pan music for your ceremony
• Professional photographer for up to one hour, 36 high resolution images on DVD or CD

Food and beverage and music for your reception are available at an additional price.Pelican Bay at Lucaya