Cuba
What about the Cuba?
With breathtaking beaches and jaw-dropping scenery everywhere you turn, Cuba offers a picture-perfect backdrop for your Caribbean destination wedding. Located in between the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas and south of Key West, this hidden gem is home to adventure, vibrant culture and non-stop entertainment. Whether you’re looking to simply soak up the sun from one of the island’s pristine beaches or delve into a historically rich city, you and your guests are sure to enjoy. Cuba wedding packages offer everything you need for a dream destination wedding and more!
Cayo Santa Maria
Cayo Santa Maria has 8 miles of the most beautiful beaches. The resorts are very affordable for families and there are direct flights from many Canadian airports. Cayo Santa Maria is connected to the main island of Cuba by a 30 mile causeway.
Varadero
Varadero is a cute resort town located in the province of Matanzas, Cuba. It is home to a vast collection of private hotels that are situated along 10 miles of white sand beaches and beautiful turquoise blue waters. Varadero offers unique places to explore such as the Bellamar Caves and Josone Park, along many activities such as snorkeling around a coral barrier reef or deep sea fishing. Varadero has a vibrant nightlife such as Tropicana Matanzas, Cuba’s most famous cabaret.
Cayo Coco
Cayo Coco is located in central Cuba, a part of a chain of islands called Jardines del Rey. Home to some of the world’s most gorgeous beaches, Cayo Coco is the perfect sunny escape to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. With calm, shallow waters, diving and snorkeling are popular activities. Since the beaches are located north of the island, be sure to catch a picturesque sunrise – it truly is a magnificent sight!
Other Information
Best time to have a Destination Wedding in Cuba?
Cuba has a pleasant tropical climate which makes it a warm, sunny destination to visit. The dry season is the best time to visit the country, lasting from November to April. The average high temperature during this season is 27 degrees Celsius. Evenings tend to be cooler. Rains are quite infrequent during this time of the year and there is plenty of glorious sunshine to enjoy.
May to October is the wet season in Cuba, during which it receives 75% of its rain. Because of its tropical location, rain falls are heavy and fast. Torrential downpours, storms and high winds can be expected. This is also the hurricane season in Cuba. August- September are the peak of the wet season. The other months receive relatively less rainfall. The average high temperature during this season is 30 degrees Celsius and there is sunshine and clear weather between storms. Nights are usually cooler. However, humidity levels during this period can be quite high.
Legal Requirement :
To marry in Cuba you must both be at least 18 years old and not be related by blood, marriage or adoption. You will be required to be in the country for at least three days prior to your wedding. All couples planning to marry in Cuba are required to provide:
Birth certificates.
An affidavit of your single status if you've never married before.
If you’re divorced, a certified or original divorce certificate.
If you're widowed, a certificate of your spouse's death and your marriage certificate.
All of the documents above must be translated translated into Spanish, certified by a notary public and legalized by the Cuban consul in your country. Additionally, you will need to submit a sheet with your names, occupations, education, home address and names of parents in Spanish and English.
Your documents should be sent to your hotel three weeks before you arrive in Cuba. It's important to ensure that your passport is accurate and the name on it matches all other documents as your marriage will be formalized in this name.
The following notes are not comprehensive and are intended as a guide only. Before planning your wedding in Cuba we strongly advise you to contact the Cuban embassy in your home country or your country's embassy in Cuba to obtain up-to-date legal requirements.
Most couples decide to hold a symbolic celebration abroad in lieu of a legal ceremony in your destination. Symbolic ceremonies allow you to exchange vows in paradise and take care of the legal formalities at home (either before or after your trip).
Budget :
Cuba doesn't have the best reputation for food, so to get a resort with decent food you would expect to pay between $1400-$1900 per person for 7 nights including accommodation, food, flights, transfers and taxes for an average resort, not over holiday periods.