Your marriage must also be solemnized or celebrated in the presence of two or more witnesses, apart from the Marriage Officer. Of course, it is both legal and binding. Additionally, consent must be expressed by both parties to accept each other as husband and wife. Yes, but it requires the permission from the church authorities where you wish to be married. Have your pastor contact the church to establish the requirements.
Some churches ask that the couple attend pre-nuptial consultations.
Allow some extra time if planning a church ceremony. Contact the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism for a list of churches on the island. Certainly, as most hotels in Antigua and Barbuda offer wedding and honeymoon packages. Check with your travel agent or the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism for more information. In such cases, the couple can arrange for the marriage to take place either the next day after completing the application process, or, on any available day thereafter.