Mauritius is among the top 5 'best places to get married' with its stunning scenery, warm tropical climate and natural hospitality of the Mauritian people. Most hotels offer extensive wedding packages and have their own experienced wedding coordinator who will work with us to organize every last detail according to your wish.

Copies of the following documents are required:

• Copy of the first 6 pages of your passports,

• Birth Certificates

• Decree Absolute if either party is divorced

• Proof of change of name, if applicable,

• Death certificate in case of widow/ widower

• Letter of parental consent in the form of an Affidavit if under 18.

• Mauritian doctor Certificate of non pregnancy if the bride-to-be has been divorced in the last 10 months,

This must be sent to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages four weeks prior to the wedding.

• Originals must be produced on the wedding day.

• Documents not in English must be translated into English and duly stamped

• The wedding ceremony can take place between Monday – Friday, excluding public holidays and subject to the availability of the registrar.

• Couples need to be on the island 3 working days prior to the ceremony and most hotels require a minimum stay of 7 nights.

• Before the big day, a visit to Port Louis will be arranged to sign affidavits.

Religious Wedding in Mauritius
The couple will need to have a civil and religious wedding (the civil can take place in Maritius or before you travel). Hotels also provide facilities for wedding ceremonies in Indian or Chinese styles too.

Documents required

• Birth Certificate

• Passports

• Christening certificates(for Christians)

• Morality certificates from each respective Parish priest specifying that both parties are free

• Specification of Religion. If parties are of different religions, the case must go to the Bishop.

Catholics wishing to get married in Mauritius can contact the Port-Louis Dioceses.

Places to get married in Mauritius
Saying ‘I do’ many metres below the Indian Ocean in a submersible will enhance the dream-like quality of the day and certainly make the wedding photographs stand out.

Many couples choose to get married:

• In the grounds of their hotel, either on the beach, in the beautiful gardens or in a specially decorated wedding gazebo,

• On private islands just off the coast of Mauritius, including the beautiful Ile Des Deux Cocos, which will make the wedding extra special.

• In an old colonial house where a friendly Creole mama will help to prepare the bride for her big moment following age-old traditions.

• In a very cultural way inside an Indian temple where the bride and groom will be led trough the service by the Pundit. Or in the hotel where the bride can choose to wear a sari and be decorated with henna tattoos.

• In one of the island’s ancient cathedrals

• On any public beach in Mauritius

• Bride and groom can tie the knot aboard a gleaming white catamaran whilst cruising to a small private beach for the wedding breakfast and optional sega show.

Things to consider

Clothes
Due to the tropical weather of Mauritius, it is advisable to choose outfit and accessories that will make your day much more enjoyable.

Packing
Bride carrying their bridal dress should pack it carefully in tissue in a suitcase or box marked ‘Fragile’ . This will then be stored in the Fragile Container on the aircraft. Lighter gowns, can be packed in a cardboard box and placed in the overhead storage container of the plane.

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