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St. Kitts Destination Wedding
St. Kitts & Nevis · Caribbean
St. Kitts is what the Caribbean looked like before the crowds: green volcanic peaks, uncrowded golden beaches, and a marriage law that asks for just two working days on-island and about $80 for the license. The Southeast Peninsula narrows to a ridge between two seas, with the Park Hyatt's Banana Bay on one side and beach-shack-chic Cockleshell on the other, all facing Nevis across a two-mile channel. Daily nonstops from Miami land in about three hours, and a 25-minute boat crossing adds Nevis and the Four Seasons to a wedding weekend.
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Avg Cost
$10k–$40k
Best Season
December – January
Visa Required
Usually No
Legal Wedding
Yes — legal
Guest Score
5/10
Best time to get married in St. Kitts
January
73°–79°F
6 rain days (2.1")
February
73°–79°F
5 rain days (2")
March
73°–79°F
6 rain days (2")
April
74°–81°F
5 rain days (2.2")
May
76°–83°F
6 rain days (2.2")
June
77°–84°F
6 rain days (2.2")
Hurricane risk: low
July
78°–84°F
9 rain days (3.3")
Hurricane risk: medium
August
78°–84°F
9 rain days (3.7")
Hurricane risk: high
September
78°–85°F
8 rain days (4.7")
Hurricane risk: high
October
77°–83°F
9 rain days (4.5")
Hurricane risk: medium
November
76°–82°F
7 rain days (3.3")
Hurricane risk: low
December
75°–80°F
6 rain days (2.3")
Weather data: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages). Hurricane risk: NOAA historical data. Last updated: 2026-08-26.
Marrying from July through October?
St. Kitts's storm season is documented in our climate data (Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2019-2023 averages)). Travel insurance protects deposits if weather forces a change.
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What it costs your guests
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How easy and affordable it is for your guests to attend a wedding in St. Kitts.
Estimated per-guest cost: ~$1,750 (flight + 4 nights)
Legal requirements
Legal ceremony is straightforward
St. Kitts asks for just two working days on-island before the wedding date for a Special Marriage Licence (EC$200, about US$80); couples on-island 15+ days qualify for the cheaper Ordinary licence. Bring valid passports, a notarized single-status affidavit (or decree absolute / death certificate if previously married, in English or officially translated), and complete the application before a local Justice of the Peace for filing with the Legal Department in Basseterre. Church weddings also need letters from your home clergy. US states recognize the marriage with no separate registration. All arrivals complete the St. Kitts & Nevis eTA (US$17) online before travel.
Always verify current requirements with local authorities or your wedding planner before finalizing plans.
Full details: getting legally married in St. Kitts as a US couple.
Where in St. Kitts?
Each area has a distinct character — the right choice depends on your style and guest count.
Frigate Bay
tropicalThe island's resort strip with golf, beach bars, and the Marriott on the Atlantic side
Best for:Bigger, social wedding groups who want casino nights and beach-bar energy
Southeast Peninsula
luxurySecluded luxury pocket where Banana Bay and Cockleshell Beach face Nevis across The Narrows
Best for:Intimate high-end barefoot-luxury weddings
Basseterre & Brimstone Hill
adventurousHistoric capital plus the UNESCO-listed Brimstone Hill Fortress and rainforest interior
Best for:Heritage-minded couples who want fortress and garden ceremony photos
Nevis
romanticThe quieter sister island across a two-mile channel, about 25 minutes by boat
Best for:Polished, unplugged multi-day weddings anchored at a single resort
Top resorts for St. Kitts weddings
Comparing resorts is the biggest early decision. We filter for 4-5 star properties rated 8.0+ by verified guests — the kind of places that actually host weddings well.
Park Hyatt St. Kitts, Christophe Harbour
LuxuryBanana Bay beachfront resort on the Southeast Peninsula; three-tier Hall Terraces for up to 150 banquet guests plus open-air pavilions facing Nevis.
St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa
ResortFrigate Bay resort with beach, garden gazebo, and oceanfront terrace venues, a Royal Ballroom for up to 500, and certified on-site wedding planners.
Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Luxury196-room resort across The Narrows on Nevis, reached by a 25-minute private boat; beachfront ceremonies and golf-course venues under Nevis Peak.
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