Getting Married In Beautiful Guam 2008
Guam Visitors Bureau Setbision Bisitan Guahan 1 Tabl e of Contents
Introduction ...... 3
Getting Married In Guam ...... 4
How to Get Married In Guam ...... 5
Wedding Planners & Event Coordinators ...... 7
Wedding Service Companies ...... 8
Hotels ...... 17
Restaurants ...... 51
Appendix A: Step-by-Step Procedures for Getting Legally Married In Guam ...... 58
Appendix B: Marriage License Application ...... 60
Appendix C: Required Documents ...... 61
Appendix D: Waiver Affi davit Form (“Good Cause Shown”) ...... 62
Appendix E: Affi davit ...... 63
Directory ...... 64
2 Introduction
Guam has become a popular wedding destination for tourists. Many hotels have built chapels to accommodate the growing popularity of a western-style wedding.
This is the fourth report published by the Guam Visitors Bureau that provides an overview of Guam’s wedding industry. Compilation was the responsibility of Alicia Rosa Borja, University of Guam Intern, along with the supervision of Debi Basa Phillips, Administrator, Research & Evaluation, GVB.
Information provided by the companies that participated refl ect the most current information and is presented as submitted to the Guam Visitors Bureau.
We would like to extend a sincere Dångkolo na si Yu’os Ma’åse’ to all the companies who submitted their wedding packages and wedding services information.
The information in this report is provided as a public service, and although every attempt has been made to present true and accurate information, no warranties, expressed or implied, are attached to the information herein. Users of this report shall be solely responsible for any results attributed to reliance place thereon.
For up-to-date information, it is recommended that users of this report contact the individual properties.
Information contained herein is the property of the Guam Visitors Bureau. The use of this information, in part or in whole, shall require written permission from the Guam Visitors Bureau.
3 Getting Married in Guam
Whether you are planning a once in a lifetime experience for your wedding and honeymoon, or celebrating an anniversary or second honeymoon, Guam offers the magic to make lifetime memories. Guam is the perfect destination for a romantic get-away that you will never forget.
Guam’s natural beauty provides a rich backdrop to romance. The island’s hotels, resorts, restaurants and entertainment facilities are perfect venues to share this special occasion with the family and friends. The island has become a very popular wedding and honeymoon destination for couples from all over Asia in recent years and there are several companies offering a full range of wedding services. Whether it is the simplest of ceremonies or the most elaborate of affairs with a cast of hundreds, styled settings, stretch limousines and lavish receptions - no expenses spared - Guam can make it happen for you.
4 How to Get Married In Guam
Many couples choose to have a simple legal marriage at home then bring their friends and relatives to Guam for the full ceremony. Some of the major hotels have elaborate chapels, some in European styles and others that celebrate Guam’s unique “island style”.
With just a few days notice, a couple can be legally married in Guam, USA and hold a genuine American marriage certifi cate. Couples can make the arrangements themselves but it would be better to have one of Guam’s wedding service companies make the arrangements.
Applicants must complete out a marriage license application form (see Appendix A) at the Offi ce of Vital Statistics located at the fi rst fl oor of the Department of Public Health and Social Services and submit it together with their birth certifi cate, passport and other relevant documents (see Appendix C). Applicants can request to have the mandatory fi ve (5) day waiting period waived by completing an affi davit for “Good Cause Shown, “ which can be obtained at the Offi ce of Vital Statistics (see Appendix D).
5 How to Get Married In Guam
The marriage ceremony can be performed by any of the following: