ABOUT DEE    

Dolores "Dee" Conolly, was born in the quaint, beautiful, yet peaceful island of Grand Turk , Turks & Caicos Islands. She left Grand Turk as a teenager to pursue educational and economic opportunities in the United States.

Dee married at an early age and despite a hectic professional life, she made time to raise two lovely daughters. Even though Dee lived in the United States for many years, she returned to the islands often to visit family and friends. In 2001 Dee returned home. She is now a licensed Lay minister at St. Monica Anglican Church in Providenciales.She is also a licensed Marriage officer,Justice of the Peace and Notary Public in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

As a Notary Public in and for the State of Florida, Dee performed numerous marriage ceremonies, spanning more than 30 years.

Dee was a member of the Miami Lakes Toastmasters Club for 10 years, during which time she served in the capacities of President and Area Governor, and participated in numerous public speaking competitions.

On November 11, 2011, the very first legal cruise ship wedding was performed in Grand Turk. Dee not only performed that wedding but was instrumental in effecting the necessary changes in the TCI Marriage Ordinance that would accommodate same day weddings for cruise ship passengers.

First Legal Cruise Ship Wedding

Dee enjoys bringing dignity and professionalism to the wedding ceremonies she performs and delights in participating in the making of such joyous occasions.

 Philip and Shirley

The basic reality of our day was that it was fabulous - the only friends we had was one another, so there was none to invite to our wedding!   So Dee brought along some of hers to witness our union (actually they didn't stay quite that long!) but they will remain with us forever.  We asked Dee for very little but she provided a personal, intimate, touching and heartfelt service which meant everything to us.  In fact we would say it was as convivial and joyous a wedding day that one could possibly have with new acquaintances… hospitality without bounds and we will be forever grateful.


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 Fred & Christine

"Dee earned a special place in our hearts by getting thoroughly involved in all aspects of our marriage ceremony- from smoothing the sand under our flower-filled archway, on her hands and knees at 6 AM, to reviving a fainting bridesmaid.... If you are looking for a picturesque place to be wed, and a caring person to help you along the way...TCI and Dee Conolly are the perfect combination."

 

 


QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE TCI

The Turks and Caicos(TCI) is an archipelago of 40 islands located 575 miles south of Miami, Flordia.

  1. The TCI are British depependent territories.
  2. The island of Grand Turk is the nation's capital,while Providenciales is the country's business capital.
  3. The combined land mass of TCI's 40 islands is approx. 2.5 times the size of Washington D.C. and boasts a total of 230 miles of beautiful beach front.
  4. It is one of the most sought after dive destinations considering it is home to the world's third largest coral reef system.
  5. The TCI was Bermudian in 1766, Bahamian in 1799 and Jamaican in 1848, before it became a British Crown Colony in 1973.
  6. The name Turks is derived from the indigenous Turk's Head 'fez' cactus.
  7. The name Caicos is derived from the Lucayan term 'caya hico', which means string of islands.
  8. A hot spot for "honeymooners"

 
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