GETTING MARRIED IN MAURITIUS

To have a Civil Ceremony in Mauritius you only need be resident 24 hours before the wedding is performed. However, if you intend to have a Religious Ceremony, you are required to be resident for at least 15 days prior to the wedding ceremony.

It is possible to have either an Anglican or Catholic Wedding in Mauritius, however although Catholic weddings are possible they are very difficult to arrange for non-Mauritians. If you plan to get married at the hotel where you are staying, most require you to stay for a minimum of 7 nights.

The ceremony lasts between 20-30 minutes after which you will receive your Wedding Certificate. Two witnesses are required to be present throughout the proceedings. If either you or your partner have been divorced then it will not be possible for you to have a Religious Ceremony.

If you intend to marry in Mauritius you will need the following documentation:

+ A birth certificate.

+ A valid 10-year passport.

+ If divorced a Decree of Absolute.

+ If widowed a spouses death certificate along with the previous marriage certificate.

+ If you have changed your name by Deed Poll or you were adapted, proof of this needs to be presented of which must be authenticated by a notary or solicitor.

+ Written consent from your parents or guardians (if either of you are under 18 years of age) in the form of an affidavit authorised by a notary or solicitor.

Paradise Cove Hotel & Spa Mauritius
The Paradise Cove Hotel and Spa offers a very personalized and warm service in a “Mauritian residence” style.

Paradise Cove Hotel & Spa a 5 star Boutique Hotel is the most intimate upmarket property in Mauritius. Featuring more than 67 rooms, 4 amazing restaurants and a private spa the paradise cove is a honeymooners dream. All rooms come complete with a balcony or terrace with view of the lagoon, the beach and the garden, individual air conditioning, spacious bathroom with dressing, bathtub, showers, bathrobes and so much more.

www.paradisecovehotel.com

Four Seasons Resort
Four Season Resort is ideal for honeymooners seeking absoulute relaxation and tranquility.

With a ratio of two employees per guest this five star resort offers so much more than you average hotel. With its 123 spacious villas each containing an open-air bathroom with a deep bubbling tub, a plunge pool, a private exotic outdoor garden shower and high-tech comfort with plasma, dvd player, iPod docking stations, wireless Internet connectivity and tea/coffee-making facilities. Surrounded by the Bamboo Mountains or the calm, quiet lagoon this spectacular resort provides inspiring views from all directions.

www.fourseasons.com/mauritius