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Thank you for visiting our wedding website! As many of you may already know, we have decided to host an intimate wedding ceremony in beautiful Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Given that this is a destination wedding, we are limiting our guest list to immediate family and our closest loved ones.

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Important Information for Wedding Guests

Hi Everyone! We are so excited to have you join us in Turks and Caicos for our wedding! On this page you will find options on where to stay, flight information, and car rental information. Turks and Caicos is made up of a series of islands, please make sure that all accommodations are booked on the main island, Providenciales. If you have any additional questions regarding travel please reach out to my sister Morgan (678.478.4527) who has so kindly volunteered to coordinate our wedding and assist our guests with any questions they might have.

TCI FAST PASS - Customs 

Sometimes clearing TCI Customs can be a slow process. If you are interested in upgrading to their FAST PASS you can do so on the below link. A TCI airport employee will meet you when you land and collect the immigration card you complete on the plane. They will then guide you on where to pick up your bags, walk you through customs, and you will be on your way. The airport is extremely small which can cause the lines to be long. https://www.fasttracktci.com/

Transportation/Car Rentals 

We highly recommend renting a car while on your trip. The island is small but walking distances can be far.***Taxis on the island charge per person in the vehicle which can add up quickly!!***If you choose to take the Taxi route, they are found once you have cleared customs. Booking rental car - below are businesses we have used in the past when booking a rental car. Jeeps are very common, they are more expensive and not worth the cost if you plan to explore local beaches. If you plan to be a little more adventurous and explore more remote beaches we do recommend a Jeep. We would like to encourage our guests to try and split cars between multiple couples. Also there are not any stoplights on the island so all intersections are controlled by round-a-bout with a give way policy. They also drive on the Left side of the road. Picking up your rental - Once you arrive in TCI and clear customs you will see multiple car rental desks. Walk to the desk of the business you rented from and they will direct you from there.

Sixt Car Rental TCI - https://www.sixt.com/car-rental/turks-and-caicos-islands/providenciales/Island Life Jeeps - https://islandlifejeeps.com/Grace Bay Car Rentals - https://gracebaycarrentals.com/

Accommodations

You really can't go wrong anywhere you stay in TCI. Every beach is beautiful and the island is very safe and small. The majority of the island is considered Grace Bay; Leeward Settlement, The Bight Settlement and Turtle Cove are the most centrally located Settlements on the island.AirBnb and VRBO are also other great places to find a vacation rental. *** Please make sure you are looking at rentals in Providenciales NOT Grand Turk, Middle or North!*** Below are the condos where we have a room block and discounted rate for guests. We would like to encourage guests to split condos as it is the most cost effective!

Please reach out to Coleen (coleen@thevenetiangracebay.com) if you are interested in booking a room here. We do have a room block and a discounted rate for the Blackley/McCollum wedding. Please reference the Blackley/McCollum wedding when emailing her.

The Venetian on Grace Bay

Please contact Coleen (coleen@thevenetiangracebay.com) you are interested in booking a room here. We do have a room block and a discounted rate for the Blackley/McCollum wedding. Please reference the Blackley/McCollum wedding when you email her.

The Tuscany on Grace Bay

When booking a room with the Ocean Club please make sure you book a room at the Ocean Club, the property has 2 locations on the island (Ocean Club and Ocean Club West). This resort is located 2 buildings down from where the wedding will take place.

Ocean Club Resort

Flights 

Flying is the only option to get to the island. The airport code is PLS.The following Airlines fly into TCI:- American- JetBlue- Delta- United- Virgin- Southwest

Travel

Turks and Caicos is home to some of the worlds best beaches! Turn down any road and you will dead end into a gorgeous beach. The island has a wide variety of activities that you can engage in no matter your budget.

Things to Do

Snorkeling: Pack a snorkel!!- Malcolms beach: Is a local beach well off the beaten path down a series of gravel and sandy roads (we would recommend a Jeep but the quality of the road greatly depends on its current condition at the time). It is absolutely beautiful and very private so pack your snacks and water. The beach has a large quantity of artificial reef pods where you can see an abundant array of fish and wildlife as well as large shells at moderately shallow depths. - Coral Gardens: A quick and paved drive down from grace bay is this large natural reef that is accessible by beach. The reef is protected so it is roped off so people can snorkel its edges without disrupting the wildlife in the middle. If you are hungry or thirsty there is a beach bar located here! -Smiths Reef Beach: This beach is more on the rocky side due to the reef, so be prepared with adequate footwear. Public access is located at the end of turtle cove marina right next to the pass. Hiking: - Pirates Cove at Split Rock: At the southwest point of the island this coastal setting offers several interesting features, including a small peninsula with sea cliffs, a small open-faced cave, and about a mile of secluded beach.&nbsp;On your way up to Split Rock there is a hole in the ground marked with an insignia marking the ship that burned in 1842 from there you can defend into the cave via the very old ladder. The cave is beautiful and opens to the ocean. You can also hike up to the top of split rock where many people cliff jump (don't do this without a Jetski to pick you up it is extremely high). Also the limestone can be quite sharp due to erosion so pack proper shoes. -There are many other hiking locations especially on Middle and North Caicos which are very unpopulated and are accessible by a shot ferry ride. We would recommend this if you are staying for a week and if you would like information on this just ask us! Potcakes:- Potcakes are the local dog breed and you will see them everywhere! You can go to the local shelter and take a Potcake for the day via https://www.potcakeplace.com Beaches: in addition to those listed above- Long Bay Beach: an incredible 3-mile (4.8 km) long beach on the southeast side of Providenciales. The water at this popular coast is breathtaking turquoise, with shallow depths leading off for a very great distance off the beach. This beach is all famous for kite surfing! - Visit Chalk Sound and Sapodilla Bay - These are the most beautiful waters and worth visiting before you leave. Chalk Sound National Park is a highly scenic natural lagoon that features shallow and brilliant turquoise water with hundreds of small rocky islands. The main attraction for most visitors is&nbsp;kayaking&nbsp;and&nbsp;paddle boarding its clear waters as well as taking in the wildlife. Here you will find iguanas, bonefish, flamingos, and a sunken twin engine airplane. Local Fish Fry: - If you are in town on Thursday night the locals have a Fish Fry from 5:30 to 9:30 (currently outside Mr. Groupers) where there are food trucks, alcohol, dancing, and local vendors. It can get pretty busy and exciting so if you are in town early make sure you stop by!

Free Activities 

Book a snorkel cruise to explore the different reefs TCI has to offer. If you are lucky enough you could run into JoJo the dolphin and her baby Dreamer. They love to interact with guests.<a href="https://bigbluecollective.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bigbluecollective.com/</a> If you are a diver - book a 1/2 day or full day dive and see the underwater reefs of TCI first hand. <a href="https://diveprovo.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADsamF_9W8SGEPl5gbbO42oVBSfZn&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw9p24BhB_EiwA8ID5BpjFU-55gdsn8B_hNR2Vz8jwUavH57JUvVUck5CsclqhGcOb35ANahoCN6wQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://diveprovo.com/</a>

Snorkel Cruise/Scuba Diving 

Ride horses down and beach and in the waters of Long Bay Beach. 100% a bucket list item you can check off here. <a href="https://www.provoponies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.provoponies.com/</a>

Horse Back Riding 

Rent a jet ski and go visit the famous La Famille Express shipwreck - which you can climb up and dive off of, West Harbour Bluff and so much more! If you are feeling wild, ride on out to Noahs Ark which is a floating bar that is also accessible by ferry. This is Drakes favorite spot and has a fun and exciting atmosphere (BEWARE of Sundays-this is the extremely wild day...BPH). <a href="https://www.makowatersports.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.makowatersports.com/</a>

Jet Skis

Looking to book a Tee Time? Visit the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club. <a href="https://royalturksandcaicosgolf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://royalturksandcaicosgolf.com/</a>

Golf 

Booking a fishing charter is another great activity to do. Many charters offer both in short and off shore options for guests. <a href="https://gsfishing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gsfishing.com/</a><a href="https://www.catchincaicos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.catchincaicos.com/</a>

Fishing 

There is minimal shopping on the island. The best shops are at the Saltmills and Regent Village conveniently located in the same area. Visit The Wellington Collection to see what beautiful art Michael has created.Also hit up Pattys Place for some fire Jamaican Ice Cream!

Shopping 

If you are staying in a condo or Villa with a kitchen, we highly recommend buying groceries to cook breakfast and lunch.Graceway Gourmet and Graceway IGA are your best options for groceries. Please keep in mind that groceries on the island are much more expensive that the U.S.

Grocery Shopping

Turks has some of the best food! Below are some of our favorites:- Omar's Beach Hut- Castaways Conch Bar and Island Grill- Da Conch Shack- Mango Reef- Coco Bistro- Coco Van- Bay Bistro- Opus- Mr. Groupers (Pecan Crusted Grouper is to die for)- You really can't go wrong anywhere you eat!

Reese & Tommy

Reese & Tommy

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