Destination Wedding: Turks and Caicos Island, Sugar Sand Beaches & Iguanas

About 30 miles southeast of the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos are a collection of 30 islands whose laid-back lifestyle and close proximity to the United States make them an interesting wedding destination site. The islands are a British Crown Colony, similar to Bermuda.


Wedding facts


Officially, the Turks and Caicos Islands require a 15-day residency requirement. However, a destination wedding planner told us you can often get by with just three days. Using a wedding planner is advisable for acquiring a wedding license here.


Insider tips

Temperatures in the Turks and Caicos can dip into the 60s in winter. Tropical breezes in summer keep the temperatures from going much above 90.


Most of the lodging on the Turks is no-frills, with the exception of the splashy Club Med resort on Provo. The shopping is not the attraction here, but the scuba diving is reportedly excellent.

If you want to take in the nearby Bahamas, the 700-island chain has some interesting sights. If you visit Nassau, however, you probably should avoid Mondays and Thursdays. That's when the cruise ships dock and release throngs of tourists.


Who to call
For more information, call the Turks and Caicos Tourist Board at (800) 441-4419 or (800) 8-BAHAMAS.