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Grand Bahamas Island

Welcome to the Great Paradise Weddings

Grand Bahamas is the second most
popular spot after Nassau/Paradise Island for beach wedding.
There are 2 types of beaches on the Bahamas islands namely - activity beaches and secluded beaches. However you would need to consult the Wedding & Honeymoon Unit to check if the beaches can be used for events. If you have engage a hotel or a wedding planner, they would do the check for you and thus save you the hassle of finding out the perfect beach spot. Depending on where you are going to house the guests, picking a beach which is accessible to them would help to save on the hassle to provide transport and save some money.
Though the secluded beaches are quieter and usually with less amenities, you would need to arrange for you own transportation to the beaches.Th e secluded beaches which you could consider are:
  • Mather Town Beach

Great beach for swimming and hanging out!

  • Gold Rock Beach - beach protected by the National Trust. However there are limited amenities available at this beach.
"One of most beautiful, remote, private beaches I've seen. And one of the most romantic. The park guide was extremely helpful, informative and polite on our visit. A must see for any visit to Grand Bahamas!!!"

Theresa - St. Augustine, Florida, USA
July 24, 2004
  • Fortune Beach
A quiet beach which got its name from a shipwrecked found there. There is a good restaurant called Banana Bay which served great food and caters to private functions.
The activity beaches are usually bustling with life but you might be able to spot a small spot along the beach to plan your beach wedding.
  • Lucayan beach

Located across Port Lucayan hotels. It offers a wide variety of water sports from snorkeling to diving and more. There is a small stretch called Coral beach which is less crowded and might just be the perfect spot for your wedding.
  • William's Town Beach

Great for water sports.

  • Xanadu Beach

Popular with the tourists and is a place which offer great food and beverages besides the usual water sports.You might be able to find great hotel packages or wedding package deals on the island since it is a popular wedding destination. Some hotels might even give a free package if you stay with them with a number of nights.

Some activities you could do:

  • Water sports
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Dining
  • Fishing
  • Tours
  • Boating & Sailing

Where to Stay?

There are many types of accomodation which you can choose from from all-inclusive resorts such Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach, luxurious resorts such as The Westin At Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, boutique resorts such as Pelican Bay At Lucaya and mid range hotels such as Island Palm Resort.There are occassional deals being offered by the hotels and resorts. Do look through them to find a bargain!