Hurst says, "This is strictly a service
that I offer for my own pleasure and
for the couple's benefit.
Aside from the small fees for a
Bahamian license and an official copy
of the marriage certificate, all he
requires is that his expenses be covered
and that couples pay $200 for a one-
year membership in his synagogue.
Since a trip to the Bahamas is not
like running out to a convenience
store for a quart of milk, most couples
planning a wedding there take the
usual one-day event and turn it into a
two- or three-day simcha-thon for
their guests.
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Labor Day, provide an opportunity to
expand the celebration, and these
dates are often booked far in advance.
As an option, wedding weekends
can include an informal welcoming
barbeque and a farewell brunch that
can put a finishing touch on your
guests' mini-vacation.
Alternative wedding locales are not
just for the very young. Many second-
timers in their 30s, 40s, 50s and
beyond choose to start their new life
in places like the Bahamas. Lewis says,
"A lot of second-marriage couples like
to get away and get married 'their
way.' The first time was for everyone
except themselves."
If you're looking for something
unusual but still want to incorporate a
traditional Jewish ceremony into your
plans, search the Internet for informa-
tion about Jewish weddings, wedding
planners and consultants in your
desired location. There are hundreds
of listings for bridal professionals who
can help you arrange your unique
Jewish wedding anywhere in the
world.
And if you're headed for paradise,
don't forget the sunscreen! L

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2003

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