The answer is yes once you provide your marriage certificate from the Bahamas. If your marriage was legal in the Bahamas then it will be legal in the US. It is legal based on the special seal applied by the Bahamas authority to certify that the document is a true copy.

A civil wedding in Mexico is fully valid for legal purposes in the U.S., but a religious ceremony without the civil ceremony is not, as U.S. law only recognizes marriages which are valid in the country in which they take place.

Destination weddings tend to be cheaper than traditional weddings. The cost of your wedding will depend on many factors including your travel, accommodations, chosen vendors, and venue. The average cost of a destination wedding in the Bahamas is between $20,000 and $25,000.

October-November – Quiet Time to Get Married in the Bahamas If you're someone who wants a more discreet experience during a quieter time of year in the Bahamas, then consider October to November as the best time to go to the Bahamas. Hurricane season wraps up at the end of September.