Important nuances of organizing a wedding in Seychelles
On the islands you can organize a symbolic wedding, and the official stamp in the passport to put in your home country, or hold an official ceremony, as the certificate issued in Seychelles, has legal force in Russia, for this you need to visit the Russian consulate and go through a certain procedure.
Where to organize a wedding
The archipelago consists of more than a hundred islands and each of them is perfect for a wedding ceremony. When choosing an island, it is enough to take into account the only criterion — habitability. If you want to organize a ceremony in absolute privacy, you can choose an uninhabited part of the archipelago. If you prefer luxury, comfort and follow traditions, choose for the wedding one of the hotels where there is a ceremonial hall.
It is important! Most often, newlyweds choose a secluded ocean shore, a tropical garden or a beach for the solemn event. The best places for a wedding are Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. Ceremonies in other parts of the archipelago are more expensive.
1. Weddings on Mahe
A perfect choice for those who prefer exotic wildlife, oceanfront vacations, noisy, fun parties until morning and luxurious cuisine of expensive oceans. The island envelops with romance and unforgettable atmosphere.
2.Praslin Island Celebration.
On Praslin Island, you are sure to enjoy a rare beauty, mesmerizing sunset and exotic tropical nature. This part of the archipelago is famous for the best beaches where unique coconut palms grow. Only on Praslin you can organize an exclusive photo shoot surrounded by picturesque landscape.
3. Ceremony on La Digue.
The largest island of the archipelago, whose nature will fascinate and mesmerize. You can get here only by water by boat or by air by helicopter, so the romance of the newlyweds is ensured before the ceremony. In addition to the marvelous nature on the island you can meet a rare bird of paradise — the paradise flycatcher.
List of documents
- Passport. A copy of the first pages of the newlyweds’ documents will be required.
- Birth certificates of the newlyweds.
- Documents certifying the absence of legal and legal reasons prohibiting the registration of the marriage.
- A document on the dissolution of marriage, if one of the newlyweds was previously married.
- Death certificate in case of death of the first spouse.
- Documents on the change of surname.
- Parental consent, if the newlyweds are under 18 years of age.
It is important to submit original documents and certified copies translated into English. The whole package of documents must be submitted at least three weeks before the date of the ceremony.
Organization and stages of the celebration
At the stage of organizing the marriage ceremony, the coordinator will help to choose a solemn place, a list of services and will take care of the collection and execution of documentation. Ceremonies are held on any day except weekends, from 14-00 to 17-00.
Each hotel establishes certain traditions of organizing weddings. Newlyweds can choose a place to organize the celebration — tropical garden, beach, comfortable terrace, closed room with a picturesque view from the windows. At the wedding there is an official representative of the authorities who registers the marriage, also the newlyweds should invite two witnesses. Each celebration is accompanied by a short but very interesting ritual, during which the bride and groom take vows to each other and sign the marriage certificate. Then follows the exchange of rings, after which you can proceed to the informal part of the event — the cutting of the wedding cake.
It is important! If the ceremony is held with the participation of an official registrar who records civil status acts, such a marriage will be recognized in all countries of the world. Russian residents need to have the document certified by the Russian consulate on the islands after the ceremony.
The Seychelles are amazing islands lost in the Indian Ocean, with white-sand beaches, exotic nature and huge palm trees. Every corner is enveloped in romance, while marriage is legally valid in all countries of the world.
