[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Weddings abroad are becoming more and more popular. Often costing a fraction of a UK wedding, they allow you to affirm your love for one another surrounded by family and friends in a breathtaking destination. Our Specialist Wedding Team help you every step of the way, creating your perfect wedding abroad has never been easier.
More and more couples are choosing a wedding abroad – it’s cost-effective and gives you the chance to say your vows in a picture-perfect destination. Our aim is to achieve that perfect day, making sure everything goes to plan.
We can arrange your wedding to be held in stunning locations around the world, from beautiful beach weddings in Sri Lanka to quirky ceremonies such as climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia. Your wedding is safe in our hands.
Getting married in Mauritius
A marriage performed in Mauritius is legally recognised by British Law.
The civil ceremony is similar to any British Registry Office ceremony. There is no legal obligation to register the wedding in the UK although it can be done through the British Consulate in Mauritius for a nominal fee. Civil ceremonies may take place any working day, Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays and subject to the agreement from the Hotel and the Registrar.
Documents required
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- First six pages of both passports
- Birth certificates
- Decree Absolute if any party is divorced
- If change of name, proof is required
- Death certificate in case of widow/widower
- Evidence of parents’ consent (in the form of an Affidavit if any party under 18)
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- Birth certificates
- Christening certificates
- Certificate of Good Morality (from respective Parish priest specifying that both parties are free)
- Specification of Religion (if parties are of different religions, case must go to Bishop)
Deadlines for documents required
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- Photocopies of documents four weeks prior to wedding
- Couple must travel with originals for submission on wedding day
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- Original documents required six weeks prior to wedding
- Original documents required eight weeks prior if parties are of different religions
Physical presence required on the island
- The couple must go to the Main Registrar’s Office to sign an affidavit 24 hours prior to the wedding.
- Couple to be on the island 15 days prior to the ceremony taking place.
Divorced Women
If you intend to marry within 10 months of the divorce pronouncement, you will need a local doctor’s certificate of non-pregnancy.
Wedding costs
A basic wedding costs from £600 and includes
- Affadavits
- Transport of Registrar
- Registrar on day of ceremony
- Transport of couple to complete formalities (1/2 day)
- Co-ordination fees
- Decorated location
- Bridal bouquet
- Button hole for Groom
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