Your Wedding in Paradise, allow us to guide you through our many options for your perfect island wedding in Seychelles.........
Intimate Tropical Weddings
There are many advantages to getting married in the Seychelles,
not least is the fact that Mason’s Travel undertakes to make all the
advance arrangements, with couples only. Just select which Island and which
location and leave the rest up to us........
If you are not familiar enough with our islands, feel free to contact us for
advice and recommendations.All you will need to do is turn up at the beautifully
decorated venue to say “I do”.
Exclusive wedding events
Why not bring your entire celebration to Seychelles where we can co-ordinate
any size event. This grand-style wedding allows you to spend quality time
together with all your guests. Our co-ordinators can manage the entire itinerary,
down to the last detail. We organise hotel accommodation, transfers and exclusive
group tours and activities. For the big day we plan your entire celebration
from the menu to the decorations and the entertainment. We are experts in
adding that special touch; we can surprise your guests with flower garlands
at the airport, a catamaran champagne cruise after your ceremony, island gifts
and private beach barbeques. However simple or elaborate you wish your wedding
to be, you can place confidence in our co-ordinators, there are no limits
to what we can provide for your special event. Feel free to contact us for
a quote; you may be surprised how affordable such a lavish event can be......
Honeymoon hideaways
Seychelles has some of the most private and luxurious romantic retreats in
the World. Our clients are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting the
perfect honeymoon spot. Most have superb Spas with ‘couples’ treatments
available, to enhance your relaxing honeymoon experience. Many of the resorts
and hotels offer honeymoon packages inclusive of special treats for the happy
couple. Couples getting married in the Seychelles naturally qualify for these
special honeymoon benefits, provided they meet the minimum stay requirements.
For a more active Honeymoon we can arrange an itinerary to include a variety
of activities from hiking and fishing to diving and biking.
General conditions.
Minimum Age of either or both parties: 18 years. A parent
or legal guardian must accompany under-age applicants.
Certification of Personal details: Unless otherwise specified above, Occupation(s),
Religion and Home Addresses are verbally certified before the Civil Ceremony.
Days for Weddings-in-Paradise: Mondays to Fridays, excepting Public Holidays. Weddings on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays incur a supplementary charge.
Timings for Weddings-in-Paradise: Generally between 14h00
and 17h00 - other timings are possible on request basis.
Flexibility of Wedding Date & Time: The Civil Status Officer, Photographers
and Hotel teams join our Weddings Specialist in promoting the warmth and consideration
of the Creoles, and will all do their utmost to change the date/time of the
Marriage Ceremony in exceptional circumstances [delayed international flights,
persistent inclement weather etc]. It should, however, be noted that, once
confirmed, the wedding is considered a 'fait accompli' and relevant charges
will be applied in full.
Witnesses, Best Man, Maid of Honour: Most couples travelling alone will arrange this locally, with their hotel or amongst fellow guests.
Delivery of the Marriage Certificate & Photo Coverage: Mason's Travel undertakes to deliver the documents and photographic material prior to the guests' departure from Seychelles [excepting in instances when the relevant Embassy/Consul procedures involve forwarding the documents to the guests at their home address or via their regional/national authorities].
Religious Blessings: The Catholic Church requires that the couple's parish priest sends a letter of introduction 6 months prior to the wedding, certifying that the couple has carried out the necessary marriage preparations; that each party signs an affidavit confirming that he/she is not divorced with a former spouse still alive; that the parties have contracted a civil marriage prior to the blessing, and that the blessing ceremony takes place in an authorised church building.
The Anglican Church requires 3 months notice; that the couple's parish priest initiates contact with the Seychelles diocese 2 months prior to the wedding; that the parties have to receive marriage counselling by the Seychelles priest minimum 3 days before the ceremony; that the couple has contracted a civil marriage prior to the blessing which can be carried out on any day excepting Sundays, feast days and Lent; and that the blessing ceremony takes place in an authorised church building.
Locations
The Seychelles regulations stipulate that the marriage ceremony must be conducted
under a permanent roof. At the discretion of the Registrar, weddings may be
held outdoors. Most hotels and guesthouses have suitable locations on-site,
dressed with palm leaves and tropical flowers, which guests usually opt for.
On Mahe Island, Mason's Travel also offers exclusive use of the authentic
Creole House at the Craft Village or the Mission Lodge, offering a natural
"aisle" between the sandragon trees and stunning views as a backdrop
for the wedding photographs. For larger wedding events we can select a private
event area within a resort or, with permission and careful planning, arrange
a unique location with a marquee.
Important information and conditions
For a smooth wedding experience please read carefully through all the information below. All necessary documentation can be faxed to Mason’s Travel, with the originals being presented on your arrival in the islands.
Formalities:
The following documents should be received minimum 21 days prior to the wedding
date, in order to process the marriage with the Seychelles Civil Status office
to post the banns, as well as co-ordination with the relevant Embassy/Consulate
where applicable.
