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St. Lucia

St. Lucia has been described as, “Authentically Caribbean.” It is a true tropical wonderland, while offering a wide variety of activities.

Documents Needed for Travel

Valid passports are required for all visitors.

Language

The official language is English, however a French-based patois is widely spoken.

Time Zone

One hour ahead of EST.

Beaches

St. Lucia has many different beaches, from the activity-filled to the romantically secluded.

Climate

St. Lucia enjoys an average annual temperate of 85 degrees. The rainy season is between June and November.

What to Wear

Casual clothing is the norm is St. Lucia. Overly casual beachwear is rarely appropriate off the beach. Certain restaurant may require a jacket for men, however this is normally the exception, not the rule.

Currency and Credit Cards

The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the official currency, however, the U.S. dollar is widely used. Most major credit cards are accepted.

Electricity

The electrical current is 220 volts/50 cycles (Hz). Some hotels have the US Standard 110 volts, and the majority of other hotels have adapter switches for electric shavers and hair dryers.

Marriage Requirements

The following original documents are required to be produced in person before the local registrar for couples wishing to be married in St. Lucia:

- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Proof of Absolute, if either of the parties are divorced.
- A Death Certificate for the former spouse, in the case of a widow/widower.
- A Deed Pool, if a name has been changed.

Residency

Application to be married in St. Lucia must be made by a local solicitor to the Attorney General, who will issue a marriage license after a two-day residency period. It takes two business days to process the application.

Fees

You can expect to pay the following fees:

- Notarial Fees & Marriage Licence - EC$302.50
- Registrar Fees - EC$120.00
- Marriage Certificate - EC$8.00

Please Remember:

Destination weddings take considerable planning and research, and the best properties & accommodations often book far in advance of the wedding date. The earlier you begin planning your wedding, the greater the likelihood you will be able to book the perfect property for you and your guests.

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Disclaimer:

Destination Wedding Travel makes every effort to keep the travel information up to date on this website, however, laws do change and so we cannot guarantee that all information regarding rules, regulations, and marriage requirements at particular sites are completely accurate at the time of viewing. Before making marriage decisions on a particular destination, we highly recommend you speak with a DWT travel agent or partner wedding planner to verify rules at a particular destination before finalizing your travel plans.