St. Kitts

Department of Tourism website: www.stkittstourism.kn
Image: Courtesy of St. Kitts Tourism Authority

St Kitts – Laid-back Luxury…

This lush tropical island is sure to charm even the most jaded world traveler. Couples will be greeted by friendly locals or “kittitians” thrilled to share their rich heritage and local paradise with you.

In addition to beach and resort wedding venues, an interesting site to say your “I Do’s” is the Brimstone Hill Fortress – a 17^th century British outpost with spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea and neighboring islands. Several old sugar plantations have also been restored to provide unique and history-steeped wedding venues.

 
Quick Facts

• Language:       English
• Passport:        Yes
• Currency:        Eastern Caribbean Dollar
• Time Zone:        Atlantic Standard Time
• Airport: Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw (RLB) International Airport
• Weather:  The average temperature in St. Kitts is 79 degrees and annual rainfall averages 55 inches.  St. Kitts enjoys low humidity, and constant northeast trade winds keep the islands cool. 

The couple must be in the country for two full working days (M-F) before the ceremony and present a valid passport, birth certificate and state issued photo ID to obtain a license.  Divorced individuals must present a decree absolute and death certificate if widowed. If the ceremony is Roman Catholic it must be held in a Roman Catholic Church and the two parties must have a letter from their home priest(s) verifying they are unmarried and have received instruction.  For other faiths, the minister performing the ceremony must have a letter from the couple’s home minister(s) verifying they are known and unmarried.  There is an additional required form from Legal Department signed by the Justice of Peace

 
Articles:  Fall Winter 2007