While your wedding on Guadeloupe is sure to be lovely, the strict requirements call for more advanced planning than is necessary on other Caribbean islands.

While there is no fee for a marriage license, allow yourself one month to obtain it.

A blood test is required as are both parties' birth certificates. Also required by both parties are certificates of good conduct and certificates of single status.

Residency cards must be presented as well as medical certificates issued within three months of the wedding. Furthermore, all documents must be accompanied by a French translation.

Finally, a "Bulletin de Mariage" and "Livret de Famille" are presented at the ceremony.

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