Weddings in Paradise

Let us assist you with your wedding arrangements in Mauritius. A stress-free and a truly reliable service, we co-ordinate all your arrangements with our partners White Sand Tours and your chosen hotel on the island.

We can assist with your plans and preparations and offer advice on types of ceremonies available. Requests such as preferences in the location of ceremony can be discussed. Covering all aspects from answering your questions to arranging extras such as videoing the big day to even liaising with your chosen hotels to decide the menus, entertainment and decoration. If friends and family are joining you we can arrange suitable accommodation and even try and negotiate special group’s deals for your guests. We can even pre-arrange transportation should they be staying at different resorts.

All our weddings overseas include a special wedding licence, and local administration. Transportation to the Central Status Office in Port Louis, to swear your affidavit and have your banns published. Our representative will escort and guide you for the entire process.

Please note – that as a government requirement in Mauritius ladies that have been divorced for less than ten months must take a pregnancy test locally (usually most hotels include pregnancy kits as part of the wedding package), or alternatively to bring a certificate from their doctor proving that the bride is not pregnant.

We require the following documentation to arrange the wedding:

• Birth certificates of bride and groom.
• Home addresses of both parties.
• The last two pages of the current EEC type passport showing photograph, date of birth, name details. These must be clear copies as these are used as verification.
• Occupations for both parties.
• If changed name, a declaration by deed poll will be required.
• A sworn affidavit showing that neither party have been married before.
• If divorced a decree absolute will be required.
• Copies of previous marriage certificates are compulsory.

All documentation must be received at least eight weeks before departure otherwise special courier charges will apply.

Hotels that have regular weddings may feature a set package usually including the following

• Decorated Location
• A bottle of sparkling wine for wedding toast
• Usually dinner at in a secluded romantic restaurant.
• A single tier wedding cake
• Bridal Bouquet and Button Hole.
• A room upgrade (subject to availability)
• Services of a wedding manager for assistance and guidance.

Wedding ceremonies can only take place after a visit to the Central Status office. Also no ceremonies can be taken during weekends and public holidays. A mandatory stay of three working days is necessary prior to the wedding.

We are also pleased to offer a service for guests who would like to renew their wedding vows while staying in Mauritius.

Please note all excursions, visitor attractions, activities, availability and times are subject to change without notice.