When you think of The British Virgin Islands (BVI), don't think big, think numerous. There is more of everything in The British Virgin Islands, but only in the ways that count. With more beauty, more isolated beaches and more unsurpassed sailing. These islands are truly one of nature's little secrets. The BVI's main islands include:

Tortola, the largest island and the primary center of Caribbean yachting...

Virgin Gorda, an isle of natural wonders and home to The Baths...

Picturesque Jost Van Dyke - The Caribbean as it used to be...

Isolated Anegada, a coral atoll with miles of deserted Caribbean beaches.

Each island has its own special character and charm. But these are only the major islands of the BVI.  There are also dozens of secluded islands, islets and cays, all unique and beautiful in their own right.

Documents & Fees:

You are required to be in BVI three (3) days before you can be married. You can apply for a marriage license on the same day of arrival at the Attorney General's Office located on the second floor of the Central Administration Complex, Road Town, Tortola. Please give application (3) business days to be processed

The requirements of the Attorney General's office are:

• $110.00 (in BVI postage stamps) for a Special License for those residents in the BVI for three days.
• $50.00 (in BVI postage stamps) for an Ordinary License for those residents in the BVI for 15 days or more.
• Your passport as proof of identity and date of arrival in the British Virgin Islands.
• Proof of marital status (certified or original copies of decree absolute for divorced spouses or death certificates for deceased spouses.)
• two witnesses needed:
  • for signing license application and
  • to be present at the marriage ceremony.
    (witnesses need not be the same for both exercises; persons in BVI may be selected as witnesses)

Having applied for the license, you go to the Registrar-General's Office to schedule an appointment for the date and time you propose to be married. The Registrar-General's Office is situated on Wickham's Cay, Road Town, upstairs of Burhym Electrical Services. The hours of business are:

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Weddings are performed by the Registrar General outside the Office between the hours of 9:00am and 6:30pm, Monday through Saturday, and inside the Office between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

The Registrar, who is the marriage officer, will require a complete application showing the following information:

• The names of the two parties as it appears on your travel documents
• The ages of both parties
• The occupation of both parties
• Marital status
• The names of the two witnesses to the ceremony

The fees payable at the Registrar General's Office are $35.00 if wedding ceremony is performed in the office, and $100.00 if it is performed elsewhere. All checks should be made payable to the Accountant General.

If you wish to be married in a church of your choice, Wedding Banns must be published on three (3) consecutive Saturdays or Sundays in that church. You must make arrangements with the Minister of the church in advance. Publishing of banns is not necessary if a license is obtained.

Please travel with proof of your identity such as passports, driver's license or original birth certificates and certified copies of your marital status. Blood tests are not necessary.

The fees are normally handle through the resorts that we work with however if you are looking for a private villa wedding then you must apply in person.  The registration fee of US$40 must be paid in person at the courthouse in the government building on Queen Elizabeth Highway. The application fee for the special marriage license is US$150, and the Marriage Officer's fee is US$50.

There are a lot of hotels, small resorts, villas and inns in The BVI.  Rather than mega-resorts, we have lovely hotels and intimate guest houses, some located on swathes of white sand, others tucked into tropical hillsides. All are personal and caring. When staying in The BVI you won't be part of a crowd and you won't be just a number.

Prefer the sea to the land? The BVI offers even more. The Caribbean's largest bareboat and crewed charter yacht fleets call The British Virgin Islands home, yet the anchorages remain unspoiled and the sailing waters are unsurpassed. With dozens of anchorages to sail to - all within an hour or two cruise - no wonder The BVI is one of the world's top sailing destinations.