Plan Your Dream Wedding In Mauritius

Oct 3rd, 2011 Lawrence White

If you have chosen Mauritius, you have chosen the right destination. Mauritius is heaven on earth and it offers a superb and romantic honeymoon opportunity.

It is the most-chosen destination for honeymoon, as is evident from its popularity over the years. There are many wedding planners who will help you out if you intend having an affordable wedding, and for this you need to do your part of research. You could plan anything from a fun filled wedding to a designer and chic wedding, and it will also blend with your personality.

Weddings Mauritius planners also arrange for underwater weddings, which are very exciting and unique. Many of the weddings take place in a luxury villa or a lavish hotel. Some people also prefer to have it on the beach. As Mauritius is a destination of beaches, you may find beach weddings to be more in trend. Many of the resorts extend a standard wedding package. Depending on your budget, you could choose to have a lavish one and the wedding planner would specially tailor make it for you.

Before planning to get married in Mauritius, you need to first and foremost have your documentation ready. Getting married at this wonderful island is simple and hassle-free. The couple should be at least eighteen years of age. Two copies of all documents such as valid passports, birth certificates, passport-sized photographs, completed application forms for non residents, death certificate of your previous partner or divorce certificate if you are a divorcee need to be sent at least two months prior to the wedding date to the wedding or tour operator, so that they are able to complete all the formalities.

It is mandatory that the documentation be in English and if it is not in English, then you need to translate it and ensure that it is duly stamped. Documents that are received late may incur extra charges. Also make sure to carry all the originals or else your wedding may have to be cancelled if the documents are not in place.

Couples intending to get married in Mauritius can get married on any day except weekends and public holidays. It is imperative that you arrive at the island at least three working days prior to your wedding and you will have to stay in the hotel for a minimum of seven nights. A visit to Port Louis is mandatory to complete formalities such as signing affidavits.

Wedding Mauritius planners plan everything that is required, and advise couples to get married in the late afternoon. This is probably the best time of the day as the temperature is cool, the weather pleasant, and it is the ideal time for photography and video shoots. Avoid tight fitting suits and dresses. When packing your wedding outfits, make sure to pack them well in hard suitcases.
The hotel also hires a personal coordinator who would help you identify the correct location, and also help you with a hair dresser and a makeup person. Flowers, catering, photography and everything are taken care of. You will have to make advance payments for these services, however there may be quite a few wherein you will have to make local payments.

If you love music and are a beach lover, you could ask your planner to arrange for a beach barbeque party with music, wine and food. The wedding coordinator would remain with you right through the wedding and party so as to help you out and ensure that everything is in order.

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