Best Destination Wedding Resort in Andros

Andros is the Bahamas’ largest island by land area and its least developed. The 100-mile-long island sits west of Nassau across the Tongue of the Ocean, with the world’s third-largest barrier reef running along its eastern coast and a chain of blue holes, mangrove flats, and pine-forest interior that draws bonefishermen and divers from around the world. For couples wanting a Bahamas destination wedding that sits genuinely off the resort corridor, Andros is the country’s most private option.

A destination wedding in Andros typically lands between $8,000 and $25,000 for the wedding package itself, with luxury full-service private-island celebrations climbing to $40,000+. Most couples bring 10 to 30 guests. Andros’s resort scene is exclusively boutique-luxury and private-island, so per-guest pricing runs higher than mainland Bahamas destinations, but the setting delivers a level of seclusion no other Bahamas island can match.

Below, we’ve put together our guide to the best Andros destination wedding resort for 2026, plus package context, legal marriage notes, and answers to the questions our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists hear most about the destination. Here’s where to begin planning the destination wedding of a lifetime!

Top Andros Destination Wedding Resort

Andros’s wedding scene centers on its rare boutique-luxury lodges, most of them accessible only by private plane or ferry from Nassau. We focused on the property our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists return to most often for Andros celebrations.

Kamalame Cay

A private-island resort off the northern coast of Andros, Kamalame Cay occupies its own 96-acre island reached by a short boat ride from mainland Andros. The Relais & Châteaux property features just 24 rooms and villas spread across three miles of private beach, with an over-the-water spa, a main house for group dining, and access to the Andros barrier reef directly offshore.

Wedding venues include the private beachfront, the over-the-water spa deck, garden ceremony settings, and the main house dining rooms. The Kamalame Cay planning team also specializes in intimate, whole-island celebrations of 15 to 40 guests, with the option of a full private-island buyout for multi-day events. Also, the Relais & Châteaux service standard, celebrated wine program, and end-to-end island privacy set the property apart from any mainland Bahamas resort.

Beyond the wedding day, guests can dive the Andros barrier reef, bonefish the surrounding flats, kayak the mangroves, or take excursions to Andros’s famous blue holes. The strongest pick for couples wanting a genuinely private Bahamas wedding at the highest boutique-luxury tier.

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More Information for Planning Your Destination Wedding in Andros

Beyond picking your resort, a few practical details help shape your Andros wedding. Below you’ll find package context, legal marriage notes, and travel logistics worth sharing with your guests.

Andros Destination Wedding Packages

Andros’s resort scene is exclusively boutique-luxury and private-island. Here’s how wedding packages typically tier out:

• Low: $8,000 to $12,000. Covers ceremony setup, officiant, basic florals, sparkling wine toast, and a small cake for intimate groups of 10 to 15 guests.
• Mid: $15,000 to $25,000. Adds private reception dinners, professional photography, ceremony music, upgraded florals, and multi-day event coordination.
• High: $30,000 to $40,000+. Full luxury treatment with premium florals, open bars, extended photography and videography, custom decor, and private-island buyouts for multi-day celebrations.
• à la carte dining: Andros lodges price food and beverage separately from wedding packages. Plan for $150 to $350+ per guest for reception dinners, with menus built around fresh-caught seafood from surrounding waters.

Legal Marriage in Andros

A legal wedding in the Bahamas requires 24 hours of in-country residency before applying for the marriage license. Total legal fees run approximately $365 to $500+, including a $120 marriage license, an approximately $95 affidavit of singlehood from a Bahamian notary, and an officiant fee starting around $150. Ceremonies must be performed between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Your resort wedding coordinator handles most of the paperwork. Legal requirements can change, so confirm current rules before finalizing plans.

Andros Destination Wedding Travel Information

Andros has three main airports (San Andros in the north, Andros Town in the central, and Congo Town in the south), all served by Bahamasair from Nassau. Most couples fly into Nassau first, then take a short 20 to 30-minute connecting flight to whichever Andros airport is closest to their resort. Some private-island lodges also offer direct charter flights or boat transfers from Nassau.

• Passport required: yes, for all U.S. citizens.
• Transfer route: most couples fly Nassau to Andros (20 to 30 minutes), then boat or car transfer to their resort. Kamalame Cay uses a short boat ride from mainland Andros.
• Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD), pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar. U.S. dollars are accepted everywhere.
• Best time: April through May and November offer the best mix of weather and value. December through March is peak season with the highest rates and best weather.

Andros Destination Wedding FAQs

What makes Andros a good wedding destination?

Andros’s biggest strengths are its extreme privacy (the island is the least-developed of the main Bahamas islands), the boutique-luxury private-island resort setting, the world-famous barrier reef and blue-hole diving just offshore, and the easy 24-hour Bahamas legal residency. For couples wanting a destination wedding in the Bahamas that sits completely off the resort-tourism grid, Andros delivers a level of seclusion no other Bahamas island matches.

How much does a destination wedding in Andros cost?

An Andros destination wedding typically runs $8,000 to $25,000 for the wedding package itself, with luxury full-service celebrations climbing to $40,000+. Andros’s boutique-luxury lodges price food and beverage separately from wedding packages at $150 to $350+ per guest for reception dinners.

Do I need a passport for Andros?

Yes. All U.S. citizens need a valid passport to travel to the Bahamas, and passports should have at least six months of remaining validity from the date of arrival.

How do I get to Andros?

Most couples fly into Nassau first, then take a 20 to 30-minute connecting flight on Bahamasair to one of Andros’s three airports (San Andros, Andros Town, or Congo Town). Some private-island lodges also offer direct charter flights or boat transfers from Nassau. Kamalame Cay uses a short boat ride from mainland Andros to reach its private-island setting.

When is the best time to get married in Andros?

April through May and November offer the best mix of pleasant weather and value pricing. December through March is peak season with the highest rates and best weather. Weekday ceremonies are almost always less expensive than weekend dates.

Start Planning Your Dream Andros Wedding Today!

Andros delivers the quietest, most private Bahamas wedding on one of the region’s least-developed and most naturally spectacular islands. Whether you’re dreaming of a Relais & Châteaux private-island buyout at Kamalame Cay or an intimate barrier-reef-side ceremony, Andros has the setting and the resort partner to make it real.

Start your planning journey with the support of our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists. Fill out our online wedding planning form, and we’ll help you compare resorts, packages, and dates that fit your vision and budget. Your Andros celebration is closer than you think.