Get a quote

Got a question about Mauritius?

Speak to someone who has been there...

01483 445621

Opening hours:
Mon - Thurs 9am to 7pm
Fri 9.00am to 5pm
Sat 9.30am to 4.30pm

Beachcomber 07/08 Brochure

Planning Your Wedding in Mauritius

We know that planning your wedding abroad and honeymoon is one of the most important and time consuming jobs you will every come across. Arranging your wedding abroad with Beachcomber will help take away all the stress and anxiety, save your valuable time and give you something to truly look forward to.

We arrange over 300 weddings in Mauritius each year so you can rest assured that your big day is in trusted hands. We guarantee only one wedding a day at the Beachcomber hotels in Mauritius ensuring that your special day is just that - special!

Choosing a hotel

Having pioneered tourism in Mauritius the Beachcomber hotels had the pick of the best locations and we now have a choice of eight romantic beachfront hotels we have the perfect location for your dream wedding. From the very best - the Royal Palm, to hotels right in the heart of Grand Baie – to a choice of 4 all inclusive hotels we really do have it all.

Who can we speak to about planning our wedding in Mauritius?

From start to finish you will have the support of our knowledgeable reservations team here in the UK and a Wedding planner on hand for you when in Mauritius. They will be more than happy to advise you on anything you need to know about your wedding in Mauritius.

How much does a wedding abroad in Mauritius cost?

The Beachcomber Wedding fee is just £295 and includes all of the following:

The cost of all the legal procedures, fees and documentation of getting married in Mauritius
Affidavit fees and Supreme Court charges - the Supreme Court is based in Port Louis and we have included the cost of a transfer for you to and from your resort to the court
Registrar's fees including their transport to and from the resort
The services of our reservations team here in the UK and a dedicated wedding planner in resort
A choice of wedding locations within the resort
A wedding cake
A guarantee of only one wedding a day at each resort

What documents do we need to provide Beachcomber?

We require 2 copies of the following documents from you at least eight weeks before you depart the UK. Weddings take place Monday to Friday only (excluding public holidays), and please note, we'll need to plan in advance as we are required to give the Supreme Court at least one month's notice. We also suggest that you are in Mauritius for at least three days before your wedding date.

Copies of passports
Copies of birth certificates
Decree absolute (if divorced)
Deed Poll (if name has changed)
Death Certificate and previous marriage certificate if widowed
Non English documentation must be translated into English and duly stamped.
One signed copy of the Beachcomber Wedding Application form which we will send out to you when you make a booking.
You will also need to take 2 passport photos each with you to Mauritius.

Beachcomber Honeymoon and Wedding Party Discounts!

Honeymoon Special Offers

When staying at a Beachcomber Hotel in Mauritius you and your partner will both enjoy savings of up to 30% on your halfboard accommodation costs - this saving applies to your fully inclusive costs at Shandrani Resort & Spa!
On top of this you will enjoy:

Wecome treats from the hotel management on arrival - including champagne in your room. If staying on a halfboard basis you will enjoy complimentary two course lunches for the duration of your stay. If you upgrade to all inclusive at Le Victoria, Le Canonnier or Le Mauricia you will enjoy a 50% discount off your all inclusive supplement.
At Royal Palm, Dinarobin and Paradis you will also enjoy a free Clarins massage.
At Shandrani a 45 minute Decléor massage is included in your fully inclusive package.

Wedding Party Offer

You will be able to take advantage of our superb Honeymoon discounts and offers for the duration of your stay. To encourage friends and family to join you for your special day we also have a superb Wedding Party Offer which gives guests superb discounts off their halfboard accommodation costs. Rather than be restricted to one hotel, the one you are enjoying your honeymoon in, your guests can stay at any of the Beachcomber Hotels and still enjoy the wedding party discount - ideal if you want some peace and quiet after your wedding or if you have guests on different budgets.

N.B. Just a quick note to mention that if guests stay at another Beachcomber property you must get confirmation from your chosen hotel that these guests will be able to attend your wedding due to occupancy at the hotels. Also if your guests stay at the same hotel they must be on the same board basis.

Your Beachcomber Wedding Planner

Before you go

12 months to go…..

Decide on the hotel you wish to hold your dream wedding. Call our reservations team to discuss prices for you (if you are planning on having guests we can put together some quotes for your wedding party). Once you have chosen the resort and decided upon your wedding date we will check to make sure there are no other weddings on that day (this usually takes 24 hours) once this is done we will confirm the booking and take a deposit of 10% plus the wedding fee of only £295

We will then send out confirmation to you along with the Beachcomber Wedding Form then all you need to do is send us the necessary documentation and relax!

About 10 months to go……

Select wedding outfits for bride/groom
If you have decided on a made to measure wedding dress we would suggest making an appointment with your chosen designer or wedding shop for an initial session! It can take up to six months for a wedding dress to be made!!
If you have a wedding party select outfits for them

About 6 months to go…..

Make sure your passport is valid for more than six months after your return date.
If you are travelling onto another destination that requires vaccinations or malaria tablets make sure you’re up to date with all of the current requirements.
If you require a visa to visit Mauritius we would suggest contacting your consulate to guarantee this is done by your departure date.

About 8 weeks to go…..

Pay the outstanding balance on your holiday and make any special requests for airline seating, meals and hotel rooms.
Collect your wedding dress (ensure that it has been professionally packed in a box marked fragile so it is ready to go into the hold.

About 3 weeks to go….

Make any last minute arrangements to water your plants or feed the animals
Receive your Beachcomber Travel wallet containing all of your documents; itinerary and even contact cards to give out so people can contact you.

The day of departure…..

Make a final check to ensure you have everything you need:

Travel Documents
Passports
Originals of required documents for your wedding
Bride and Grooms wedding outfits
If applicable – the wedding party outfits
For the bride – something old, something borrowed and something blue
If required - a copy of the speeches
RINGS!

When you arrive

When you arrive you will take the day to settle in to your chosen hotel, relax by the pool, sip a cocktail at sunset and enjoy the first day of your honeymoon.
Meet your wedding coordinator who will work with you to plan your perfect day.
You will choose your wedding location – your wedding can take place anywhere in the resort, most people decide on the gardens close to the beach, but the choice is yours! Weddings will take place in the afternoon 15h00-16h00 as it is a cooler time of the day, the light is also better for photographs and you can take advantage of the sunsets at this time of day.

Take a look through the optional extras such as buttonholes, photos and flowers. Here are some example prices for you (prices vary dependent on hotel but this gives you something to work on!):

Photos – 50 prints from £179
Brides Bouquet – from £20
Button Holes – from £2
Video – from £118
Brides Hair – from £31
Make-Up - £19

For full details of everything that is available at your chosen hotel take a look at our weddings fact sheet.

Some guests and resorts may prefer to organise this in advance which we would suggest however some leave everything until they arrive:

Discuss the amount of guests if any and what you would like for your reception. If you do not have a wedding party the hotel will happily provide two witnesses. You have a number of choices for your reception which vary by hotel whether it is a romantic candlelit dinner for two on the beach or a larger barbeque on the beach, a traditional three-course wedding breakfast or just a quick buffet your wedding coordinator will go through all the options available at your chosen hotel.

Legalities

Unfortunately we cannot get rid of the legalities but we promise to make them as quick and stress free as possible. The day before your wedding (except on public holidays/Saturday/Sunday) you will be met in reception at approximately 08h30. You must have the originals of all required documentation with you:

You will have to go to 4 different offices in Port Louis and will be accompanied by a taxi driver. There will be someone waiting for you at the attorney law office to accompany you to the different offices.

Attorney at law - all original documents will be checked here & the affidavits will be prepared before they are sworn at the Supreme High Court of Mauritius.
Civil Status main office Port Louis – All documents will be double checked and authorisation for the wedding will be granted.
Supreme High Court of Mauritius – You will Swear Affidavits & must be well dressed - no shorts for men and arms covered for women (no need for shirt/tie/jackets – smart/casual is acceptable).
The taxi driver will bring the you back to Grand Bay Civil Status Sub Office for the publication of the wedding. At this point you will discuss the wedding time and vows with the civil status officer. The Civil Status Officer is the only person who can confirm the wedding time. (Please note that this is more often than not at 4pm)

You will arrive back at the hotel at approximately 1pm to relax on the beach for the afternoon.

After the wedding…..

The great thing is you do not need to worry about post wedding day blues as you are still on honeymoon! You can relax on the beach, try your hand at a number of water sports and sample many different types of food. You could try a number of excursions from shopping in Port Louis to a trip round one of the countries rum factories. Why not organise a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach for the night after your wedding, or book a relaxing massage for your loved one whatever you would like to do our guest relations team at the hotels will be one hand to help you to organise something special.