The famous wit, Mark Twain, despite his bitter and sarcastic nature, once said about Mauritius that "he existed before paradise, and God created heaven in his image and likeness" .In this uncharacteristic romantic response to Mr. Twain, there is nothing surprising: the island's paradisiacal nature and serene rhythm of life will set the relaxed-positive mood of even the most convinced cynicism .Again, there is nothing surprising in the fact that these Edenic tabernacles did not pass by the most highly-minded category of tourists - those who travel abroad with a holy purpose - to marry in the tropical entourage of fairy-tale islands .The wedding in Mauritius has long and firmly enjoyed popularity with the newlyweds: after all, for the memorable for life ceremony there are all the components: a wonderful climate, picturesque wondrous landscapes, first-class hotels and developed "perfectly" rest infrastructure .
Where to marry
The irregular shape of the "potato" of the island of Mauritius is entirely dotted with idyllic bays, secluded beaches and pastoral green valleys - so that the landscapes suitable for such a responsible business here are more than .The wedding venue is chosen by the newlyweds themselves: it can be a tropical beach on the ocean, a yacht deck or a golf course, and the ceremony itself can take place in a Hindu style or according to the Mauritian customs and, in addition, be a civil marriage or wedding ±$ br >.Among other things, you can combine marriage and in the hotel - the absolute majority of resort complexes will gladly take up the organization of the ceremony, giving the newlyweds their own beach, a hall for celebrations or arranging a trip to the "far open air" .
Formalities
An application for marriage registration must be submitted no later than one month before the expected date of marriage, to the Civil Office located in Port Louis .Documents required: copies of birth certificates of future spouses, copies of travel documents and statements about the desire to marry in Mauritius with information about the permanent place of residence, position and place of work..If one of the spouses was previously married, you also need to provide a certificate of divorce and a change of name .Copies of documents must be translated into English or French, notarized and attached to originals .
The wedding ceremony is better planned for the third working day after coming to the island. The day before the ceremony, the couple should perform some formalities in the Civil Office of Port Louis. The marriage certificate will be ready within a week after the ceremony - it is given to the spouses in their hands or sent by mail to Russia.
The issue price is
Registration of marriage in Mauritius (the official part) will cost an average of 650 EUR. The cost of the package includes the services of the registrar, a transfer to the Civil Office of Port Louis, the legalization and delivery of a marriage certificate. In addition, an interpreter is paid (around 180 EUR) and a wedding ceremony (from 600 to 3000 EUR depending on the hotel). Each hotel has its own wedding package. The minimum package usually includes: decoration of the venue, bouquet for the bride, boutonniere for the groom, champagne, wedding cake.
Prices are shown as of October 2013.
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