Grand Cayman Beach Weddings

10/10/2021

30/10/2020

Yesterday was a red-letter day for this Cayman couple when they had their same s*x union registered and recognised.

Samantha Louise Erksine and Alice Hillman Lopez have become the first same-s*x couple in Cayman to have their union legally recognised here under the recently introduced Civil Partnership Law.

29/10/2020

Cayman's new digital nomad programme. A safe haven for high net worth individuals?

A new remote work program is inviting high-earning travelers and their families to live and work in the Cayman Islands for up to two years. It's one of the few ways people can access the Cayman Islands, since the territory has not reopened to tourists.

13/10/2020

Today I received my appointment as a Civil Registrar of Civil Unions. Call or come in to Simply Weddings, Grand Cayman Wedding Celebrants and Planners to find out the requirements and cost.

24/09/2020

Set up at the South Sound Community Centre.

19/09/2020

Chris and Lupe Olson with their Marriage Officer and Wedding Certificate. We wish them all the best🥂♥️🥂

19/09/2020

Congratulations Corey and Mesha, recently married Simply Weddings, Grand Cayman Wedding Celebrants and Planners

14/09/2020

Update on the Civil Unions issue.

Although Cayman’s same-s*x couples legally can now enter into formal partnerships and enjoy the same rights as married couples, the process to execute the Civil Partnership Law will take not take effect until later this month.

04/09/2020

The Cayman Islands now has same-s*x unions, following the Governor's assent to the Civil Partnership Law 2020 today.

Today I gave Assent to the Civil Partnership Law and 11 consequential pieces of legislation in line with instructions received from UK Ministers to use my reserved powers under s81 of the Constitution.

The 21-day consultation period ended on 31 August. The Attorney General’s Office, Deputy Governor and I have carefully considered all comments received. As a result a number of amendments were made to the draft legislation discussed by the Legislative Assembly. These were aimed principally at strengthening the effectiveness of the Legislation. As previously announced, the title has changed to Civil Partnership in response to feedback received. A number of pieces of consequential legislation have been updated to ensure they apply to those who enter civil partnerships

“I recognise that this issue is highly emotive and difficult for many people across our Islands. At the same time I have received a large amount of correspondence and direct representations in support of using s81 to bring this law into effect.

“Today we will end the discrimination being suffered by Caymanians and others on our islands whilst protecting the institution of marriage. This action does not alter or undermine the strong Christian heritage and values of the people of the Cayman Islands. No-one is being asked to change their long-held beliefs.

“But what we are required to do is provide a legal framework functionally equivalent to marriage for same s*x couples, from which heteros*xual couples will also be able to benefit, should they so choose. That is necessary to comply with our own courts and our Constitution. The Government of the Cayman Islands and the Attorney-General have accepted that this is a legal requirement that cannot be ignored. As the Court of Appeal stated - that Cayman had such an obligation has been apparent for several years. An important principle in our Constitution and Bill of Rights is the protection of minorities. That principle protects all of us, now and in the future. We cannot pick and choose which rights are protected.

“I urge everyone to recognise that same s*x couples have the right to legal and financial protection like everyone else. Accepting diversity and difference shows to the world that we are a caring community based on mutual respect, tolerance and equality for all.
“Let me also reiterate that Cayman retains full autonomy for domestic issues including in education and immigration. The UK fully respects Cayman’s autonomy in domestic affairs. Indeed this will be made even clearer in the package of constitutional changes that are likely to be adopted later this year.

“UK intervention in this manner is extremely rare. As Governor it is not a position I would ever have wanted to be in. Abolition of the death penalty in 1991 and legalising homos*xuality in 2000 were previous examples where the UK intervened to ensure its legal and international obligations, in a British Overseas Territory, were upheld. It is wrong to suggest that the UK will seek additional pretexts for intervening.

“The law comes into effect once gazetted today. However, operationally the Civil Service will require a delay of 21 days before starting to accept and process applications for registration of civil partnerships.

“I do hope that everyone on the islands can now move forward with their lives and come together as a community. Let us refocus our energies on pressing matters such as responding to the global pandemic, rebuilding our economy and protecting our environment.

My full statement can be found here: https://bit.ly/3lUkBVx

23/08/2020

Two of our recent beach weddings. Our borders are still closed and we are doing resident's weddings only. Book now for 2021

06/08/2020

This happened today.

(CMR) The Governor’s Office has announced today that the FCO will be implementing a domestic partnership law to come in next month. This announcement comes exactly one week after the failure of the Legislative Assembly to pass a bill into law. The entire statement reads: “Following the failure o...

05/08/2020

The Governor of the Cayman Islands has approved the Domestic Partnership Bill 2020 which was voted down by our legislators last week. Following a 3 week consultation period with the public and legislators, the Bill will become law in September 2020.

30/07/2020

The Domestic Partnership Bill’s defeat in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday may have shown a divided legislature, but Finance Minister Roy McTaggart said that is where the division ends.

30/07/2020

Unfortunate t say the least.

Cayman's lawmakers today voted nine votes to eight against passing the Domestic Partnership Bill, which would have given same-s*x couples the right to enter into a union equivalent to marriage.

24/07/2020

Going to Parliament on Monday, 27 July 2020. Stay tuned.

Legislators on Monday are set to debate the Domestic Partnership Bill, which seeks to provide a legal framework for same-s*x couples to enter into a formal union.

27/06/2020

The Cayman Islands is moving towards Same-Sex Unions. The general public has 30 days to comment on the bill.

A civil partnerships bill, intended to provide a legal framework for same-s*x couples in the Cayman Islands, has been introduced for debate by the Legislative Assembly.

24/06/2020

Thanks to our awesome vendors for helping us celebrate our 3000th wedding in style. We look forward to the next 1000! ❤️🥂💍

17/06/2020

As of Monday, 22nd June 2020 we are open from 8:00 am - 11:30 am. Exemptions no longer necessary. Masks are required, as are social distancing and hand hygiene.

13/06/2020

This has been a good week for Simply Weddings, and we thank the press and our community, our couples and our vendors for their support.

By Flynn BushTwelve years ago Mrs Joy Basdeo got her first license to perform weddings She had been involved in doing weddings with her parents for some time be

12/06/2020

There’s no question that this year has been a rough one thus far. But in the middle of it all, there are still celebrations of birthdays, anniversaries, births and weddings. Milestone for marriage officer If anyone knows about the power of love and the joining of two people in matrimony, it is loc...

26/05/2020

We are back! Doing weddings for residents of Grand Cayman until our port and airport re-opens.

Early in the Covid19 corona virus lockdown Premier Alden Mclaughlin announced that weddings and funerals would still be allowed under certain restrictions in pa

04/04/2020

We are temporarily closed due to Covid-19. We are not doing weddings in April 2020 as we are on Shelter in Place by law. If you have already registered with Simply Weddings your Banns are good for 3 months, that is, until June 2020. We will contact you to ascertain if you wish to reschedule.
New clients can register online at www.simplyweddingscayman.com, or email [email protected]. You can also What's App (345)5256551.

We are a licensed & popular choice of wedding celebrant in the Cayman Islands. We can help you plan & officiate a simple & intimate beach wedding, vow renewal & more.

25/03/2020

We can do this.

23/03/2020

We are rushing to finish weddings for couples already booked. We intend to temporarily suspend Simply Weddings for the month of April. You can book online for later in the year, www.SimplyWeddingsCayman.com. We are provisionally accepting bookings for May 2020.

16/03/2020

We value our relationship with our couples. Simply Weddings stands behind the refund policy it has had in place for the past 12 years. If you have to postpone or cancel your wedding please contact us at [email protected]

14/03/2020

In light of the developing situation with COVID-19, we ask all of our clients with upcoming bookings to inform us of your plans. Simply Weddings will adjust its arrangements accordingly.

04/03/2020

Beautiful sunset wedding for Daniel and Mimi today.

01/03/2020

A couple from San Diego got married at Smith's Bacadere, aka Smith's Cove, yesterday.

26/02/2020

A beach side wedding for a young couple from Austin, TX travelling on

24/02/2020

Lovely wedding for a couple from Argentina.