Wedding on Grace Bay Beach
Newlyweds on Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales. Photograph courtesy of Tropical Destination Management.
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Turks and Caicos Destination Wedding Guide

The ocean at Leeward Going Through Point and Little Water Cay
The beautiful Leeward Beach, Providenciales.
Special thanks to Tropical Destination Management for providing photographs.

Imagine getting married in the Turks and Caicos Islands on a beautiful, white sandy beach with sparkling turquoise water in the background. For many, it’s truly a dream wedding setting.

The popularity of the Turks and Caicos as a destination wedding choice has expanded greatly in recent years, boosted by a few high-profile celebrity weddings.

This guide offers information and tips on how to host the perfect Caribbean destination wedding. For tips on planning a proposal, see Proposals and Engagements.

Planning Your Turks and Caicos Wedding

Wedding bouquet in Turks and Caicos
A hand-tied wedding bouquet, created by Flowers by EA.

The first step to planning a Turks and Caicos wedding is to decide which of the islands you want to get married on. Each island and cay is unique, with its own beaches, atmosphere, and level of development. The island of Providenciales is home to world-famous Grace Bay Beach and hosts much of the tourism in the country. However, our less-populated boutique islands should also be in the running when seeking a place for a wedding.

The next consideration is the venue for the ceremony and dinners. One of our stunning white sand beaches is an obvious choice of a setting, yet many of the resorts also feature event halls, some larger villas have beautiful gardens and courtyards, and there’s a wide selection of churches on Providenciales and Grand Turk.

Many of the luxury resorts on Providenciales offer tailor-made wedding packages for couples and their guests, although you may opt for a more secluded ceremony at one of the private beachfront Turks and Caicos villas.

The all-inclusive Beaches Turks & Caicos resort (part of the Sandals group) offers their trademark WeddingMoons package, which includes planning services, dinners, photography, and spa visits.

Wedding Planners

Turks and Caicos wedding photo shoot on horseback at Long Bay Beach
Horseback riding photoshoot at Long Bay Beach, Providenciales. Photo by Brilliant Studios.

It’s highly recommended that you work with a local wedding planner to help manage all aspects of the event.

There’s a great number of arrangements and bookings that have to be made for an island event, and a wedding planner will know who’s reliable and where to find everything. In addition, if you’ll be importing any food or items, you’ll have someone to take care of local customs duty processing and shipping.

Catering and Wedding Cakes

The dinners and wedding cake are essentials, and require thought and ample time for reservations.

You have the options of reserving with and dining at a restaurant, or utilizing the services of a caterer and hosting at a location of your choice. There are several long-standing and experienced catering companies.

The local caterers will be able to offer insights into cuisine and flavor selection. As a tropical archipelago, our authentic dishes of course center around fresh seafood, yet almost any food or ingredients can be imported by air.

Romantic dinners can be set up right on the beach at several beachfront restaurants, or one of the island’s private chefs can cater to your villa. Local businesses maintain an arsenal of tents, tables, chairs, lamps, and place settings for outdoor dining.

Wedding Photographers

Capturing and preserving the important moments of tying the knot is especially important.

Providenciales supports most of the photographers in the Turks and Caicos, however many of these professionals will be willing to travel if you’d like to host a wedding on one of our family islands.

We highly recommend that you browse the galleries of the local studios to find a photographer who fits your desired style.

The selection of local businesses offering boutique video services is a bit more limited. A few of the studios have full-time and skilled videographers.

Flowers and Décor

Purple, white and pink bougainvillea flowers at Sapodilla Bay Beach
Bougainvillea flowers come in a brilliant variety of pinks, purples, peaches, and white.

It’s important that choices and bookings for flowers, decor, place settings, and ambiance are made well in advance of your important date as flowers and other items will likely have to be imported, and the choice of local décor and settings is limited, and may be reserved by other events and weddings.

Local Flowers

If you’re looking to avoid importing flowers, there are a few options.

The Turks and Caicos is home to several stunning native flowers, yet due to the limited numbers of these plants the common choice are features made from the bougainvillea, a landscaping plant that features vibrant blooms that may be purple, red, pink, peach, or white.

Point Grace Resort and Grace Bay Beach as seen from the water
The tranquil Point Grace Resort on Grace Bay Beach.

The Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony has to be performed by a local Justice of the Peace, a minister, or a registrar. It can happen anytime and anywhere. See Wedding License and Legal Requirements for a detailed list of the documents you’ll need.

DJs and Entertainment

Providenciales offers the best selection of DJs, musicians, and bands. In terms of live music, the options range from local genres to pop and rock.

Accommodations

Aerial photo of Grace Bay Beach, the Venetian Resort, the Tuscany Resort, and Ocean Club Resort
Resorts on the spectacular Grace Bay Beach.

There’s an excellent array of hotels and villas to choose from in Turks and Caicos, spanning luxury resorts, quiet hotels, and rental villas of every size.

If several room bookings are to be made, you’ll want to contact the resort or hotel directly as you’ll likely be able to get a rate that’s better than what’s posted online.

Depending on your party size, one of the larger vacation villas may be perfect for the entire wedding party, as some of the more expansive mansions offer more than ten rooms.

It’s important to be aware of the tourist seasons in the Turks and Caicos. The winter “high season” has greater arrival numbers than the late summer and fall months, and due to this the rates are higher and rooms may be limited during the high season. If you’re planning your wedding for this time, you’ll want to book well in advance. For more information, see Best Times to Visit.

Luxury vacation homes at Long Bay Beach
Luxury villas on the secluded Long Bay Beach, Providenciales.

If you’re looking for privacy, consider the boutique island retreats of Parrot Cay and Pine Cay. Both of these sites feature all-inclusive resorts with a great array of amenities.

Honeymoons

There are many options for starting your new life together, from the family-oriented Beaches Resort, to the exclusive Amanyara, to a good balance at one of the beachfront luxury resorts right on Grace Bay. There’s a wide range of things to do, from horseback riding down the beach, to one of our many water sports, to getting out in the wild and visiting some of our beautiful natural sights.

If you’re looking for a quiet setting and unique experience, a great honeymoon spot is one of our smaller islands. There isn’t much development on these pristine islands and cays, and you’ll likely have an entire beach to yourselves.

Featured Businesses

Tropical Destination Management
Tropical Destination Management has been planning weddings and events on island for over eight years. From intimate weddings for two to celebrations of 200 guests, they can make your dream wedding a reality. They will assist you with everything from photography to entertainment, catering, and décor.
Divine Hearts TCI
Divine Hearts TCI is a wedding planning and concierge service in the Turks and Caicos, and provides customizable packages for small and large weddings and other events.
Brilliant Studios
With over 20 years of experience operating in the Turks and Caicos, award-winning Brilliant Studios specializes in destination wedding and family photography.
Paradise Photography
Paradise Photography is a full-service photography company specializing in weddings, portraits and events, and boutique video production.
Flowers by EA
Flowers by EA are leading florists in the Turks and Caicos, with a shop in central Grace Bay on Providenciales. They specialize in boutique destination wedding and event arrangements.
The Cake Lady
The Cake Lady offers custom and specialty cake and dessert creation for special events, including birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and more. Choose from a very wide collection of flavors, with styling of your choice.