FAQs
Weddings in Mauritius - FAQs
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. You can also speak to our Beachcomber Bride Kim who was married at Dinarobin Hotel Golf & Spa. Mauritius Beachcomber Bride Kim >>
How much does a wedding abroad in Mauritius cost?
We offer two superb options for your wedding in Mauritius – The Classic and the Luxury Wedding package. See our Mauritius wedding packages >>
How is the wedding arranged?
Once you have chosen your ideal date let us know and it will take us 24hrs to check that no other wedding is planned at the hotel that day – as we guarantee only one wedding a day at each of our resorts. If the day is free we’ll get everything booked up and confirmed to you. To confirm your booking we will require a deposit of 10% plus either 50% of the Luxury wedding package fee or 100% of the Classic wedding package fee depending on which one you choose!
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.
French passport holders and citizens of other countries need to submit their documentation to us 3 months prior to your arrival in Mauritius.
How much notice is required to organise a wedding?
Because we need time to get all your wedding paperwork together and sent off to the hotels we would say we need at least a month to organise it properly.
When do the weddings take place?
Weddings take place Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
How long do we need to be in Mauritius before the ceremony?
We suggest that you are in Mauritius for at least three days before your wedding date.
How long will the ceremony last for?
The ceremony will last for approximately half an hour. We advise that you speak to your wedding co-ordinator at the resort to confirm this on your arrival.
Can we bring and use our own music?
We advise that you pick 4 pieces of music that you bring to Mauritius with you. 1. For the arrival of bride. 2. When the guests sign the register. 3. When the officer will declare the couple husband & wife. 4. Cake ceremony.
What kind of wedding ceremony will we have?
All of our weddings are civil ceremonies.
Will the wedding ceremony be conducted in English?
All weddings will be conducted in English. If you would like the ceremony conducted in another language please let us know at time of booking and we will happily find out if this is possible.
Is our wedding legal in the UK?
Your wedding will be performed by a licensed marriage officer which ensures your wedding is completely legal and recognised by UK law.
What happens if I have been divorced?
If you have been divorced longer than 10 months all we need is a copy of your decree absolute. By Mauritian law if the bride-to-be has been divorced for 10 months or less she will need a Mauritian Doctor’s certificate of non-pregnancy. If the bride to be is already pregnant you would have to wait until she has been divorced for more than 10 months.
How do I transport my wedding dress?
Your wedding outfits take up part of your luggage allowance. The airlines unfortunately will not give you extra allowance for wedding outfits. We, therefore, recommend that you have your dress professionally boxed and marked fragile if your wedding outfits are going into the hold of the plane.
What should we wear for our wedding?
In Mauritius the emphasis is on relaxation and individual tastes. Mauritius has a warm climate all year round so we would suggest for the bride a traditional dress may be unbearable so maybe something light-weight might be better. For the groom linen is a popular choice however it really is down to personal preference. You really can wear what you want from kilts to shorts, full wedding dresses to a casual sun dress the choice is completely down to you!
Do we need witnesses?
Two witnesses over the age of 18 are required by law. Not to worry if you have decided on a quiet intimate wedding for just the two of you we will arrange the witnesses for you.
Can we invite guests to the wedding?
Yes you can invite as many guests as you like, however, if you do have a large group we would recommend you get your guests to book at the same time as you to ensure availability. We’re also delighted to say we have a superb Wedding Party Offer which we hope will encourage as many of your family and friends to join you as possible. The offer applies to all Beachcomber Hotels in Mauritius which helps as we know not all family and friends are able to travel on similar budgets.
As each of our Beachcomber hotels look after their own guests as a priority if your guests do choose to stay at another hotel you will have to confirm whether they can attend the wedding at time of confirmation as this is down to the hotel and its occupancy over your wedding dates.
Can we have a same sex wedding?
Unfortunately, at this stage, we cannot organise same sex weddings or commitment ceremonies in Mauritius.
Are hair and beauty services available at the hotel?
At all of our hotels in Mauritius you can arrange to have your hair and make up done – you can even have a trial if you want to….or why not get an instant glow for your wedding day?
Do we need Insurance?
We do not organise insurance for you although there are a number companies that specialise in wedding and honeymoon insurance. We would also recommend your guests take out travel insurance just in case anything has to be changed!
What is an Apostille Stamp?
All non British passport holders who are not part of the commonwealth need to have their marriage certificate stamped with an Apostille to authenticate it. Transport to the relevant offices to obtain the Apostille stamp will be required.
