How to get married in Mauritius

If you wish to laze in paradise while being pampered in Indian Ocean luxury in a fantastic resort hotel, then a Mauritius wedding could be a fantastic option for you.

This island truly is paradise – getting married in Mauritius is getting married in the perfect romantic wedding destination. With thickly wooded mountain peaks towering above a stunning coastline Mauritius has an air of sophistication and a unique blend of French, Indian, Chinese and
Creole cultures.

Mauritius is mountainous, edged with stunning beaches and ringed with a coral reef, which you can experience close up through snorkeling or diving. Boating and swimming are both popular off the coast. The island is a cultural melting pot with Indian, European, Chinese and African
influences. This is particularly reflected in the delicious national cuisine which brings together tastes from all over the world.

Weddings in Mauritius come in all shapes & sizes helped by simple legal requirements. Places to be married in Mauritius are wide & varied. Locations for a Mauritius wedding include on a deserted Indian Ocean white sand Mauritius beach for a amazing beach wedding, or in a tropical flower garden overlooking the ocean. In Mauritius you can get married virtually anywhere, including a local church, on board a yacht, in a luxury resort hotel or even a Mauritius civil wedding ceremony in a Buddhist temple - it's all possible. Many couples choose to take a yacht to nearby deserted islands & exchange their wedding vows on a fantasy beach.

Expect a Mauritius wedding reception is typically an exuberant celebration, with food, drink and dancing that lasts hours. Most couples for the convenience, experience, & beautiful locations, opt to have their Mauritius marriage at the hotel resort they are staying. Elegant Mauritius offer a complete package to make everything as simple as possible for you.

Legally it is relatively simple to marry in Mauritius. Weddings are legal in Mauritius for couples from the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe & most other countries. As non - residents you can get married in Mauritius just one day after arrival. To marry in Mauritius you just basically need proof that you are who you say you are, that you are single, old enough & therefore are free to marry !

Before your arrival

Before you leave your home country please send the following papers and information by registered post to us on Mauritius. We need them at least 4 weeks before your marriage date.

2 Copies of the first 3 pages of your passports
2 Copies of your birth certificates in English or French language.

International birth certificates are normally perfect for this.

The dates when you will arrive on Mauritius and the dates when you would like to get married.

2 copies of your divorce papers in English or French if one or both of you has been divorced.

We will then write a letter on your behalf to the civil status office on Mauritius stating the date of arrival and the desired date for the marriage.

We will send this with all the documents to the main civil status office in Port Louis and this must be at the latest 4 weeks before the ceremony.

Upon arrival

On Mauritius soon after your arrival, we will take you to visit the main civil status office in Port Louis with your passports. After this we will go to the court where you will swear an affidavit that you are single. We will then visit the local civil status office and the wedding official who will marry you.

On your wedding day: The officer will come to you and conduct the ceremony wherever you want. This can be in a private house, in a restaurant, in a hotel or even on a beach.

The exact location depends only on your imagination and the cooperation of the wedding official. If desired we could act as witnesses for the event. After the wedding, we will take the marriage certificate to the Prime Minister's office to have it validated. It will then be immediately valid when you return home.

Beach Weddings

There are few spots on this planet as inspiring as our beaches. The never-ending ebb and flow of the water, the seashells tucked into the sand, the sun-rays dancing on the water, and the horizon that seems to go on forever it's absolutely intoxicating and romantic. Many couples decide that a beach wedding is the prefect way to begin their married life.

If you have set your heart on getting married on the beach you will need to plan carefully to make your day as perfect as you imagine. We can help you select a perfect beach wedding location

Many couples decide to go to paradise resorts that offer beach weddings & ceremonies while combining their honeymoon. Often these resorts will have a beautiful area or gazebo set aside for weddings next to the beach.

Often, getting married in a resort next to the beach lessens some of the problems that can arise with a ceremony on the sand. Often resort hotels will have private beaches to get married on so you can get privacy. Also they will have facilities - such as shade, drinks etc which will make the
ceremony go smooth for everyone.

Also these resorts can provide the reception on a beautiful terrace – but wedding photos can still be taken on the beach. Many resorts do offer ceremonies that also do take place on the beach along with the reception facilities.