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Weddings FAQs - Frequently
asked questions
Detailed below are a list of commonly asked questions
and answers, however if you would like to discuss further arrangements
for your wedding, please, call direct on 01768 353774.
What should we do once we have requested a wedding
date?
Prepare all wedding document photocopies and send them to Specialist
Travel as soon as possible.
What deposit is necessary at the time of booking?
The normal deposit of £100 per person + a £100 wedding deposit (£500
for the Bahamas) per couple.
What happens next?
Specialist Travel then send your documents to your destination for
approval. Confirmation is received by Special Travel only when the
relevant authorities have approved and released the licence - normally 2
weeks before departure.
What does the wedding package include?
Specialist Travel will send you a written confirmation with details of
your prepaid wedding package, together with a list of optional extras
that can be pre-requested for you (and which you pay locally after your
arrival). Specialist Travel requires your requests to be sent to us in
writing at least 6 weeks before your departure.
What happens if we forget to send the documents?
Our representatives require at least 4 weeks to arrange the legal
paperwork. Documents not received by Specialist Travel until within 7
weeks of your departure date will therefore incur a courier charge and
special licence fee of £150.
Do I need both decrees absolute if I have been
divorced twice?
Only the latest decree absolute is required.
What is the minimum stay before we can get
married?
The minimum duration required in Mauritius, Seychelles and the Caribbean
is 3 working days.
Can we pre-book the hairdresser?
No - this can only be done on arrival at your hotel.
How do we carry the wedding dress?
Because of limited aircraft space, airlines recommend that the dress be
checked-in together with your baggage.
Do we need to carry all legal documents with us?
It is vital that you take all original documents with you.
What happens when we get to the hotel?
You will normally be met by the hotel's wedding co-ordinator on the day
after your arrival. They will show you a choice of venues for the
ceremony. They will also require the final wedding letter, which will be
sent with your travel documents.
When do we arrange to swear the affidavits?
In Mauritius the hotel wedding co-ordinator will arrange a time for a
taxi to collect you for the swearing of the affidavits and publishing of
banns. This is normally done the day before the wedding. In Seychelles
affidavits are sworn at the hotel. In the Caribbean a transfer will be
arranged (cost included) for you to sign legal documents at a lawyer's
office. A marriage licence fee may have to be paid locally.
Does Specialist Travel arrange any wedding
insurance?
No - you will need to arrange your own cover.
What happens if we change the wedding date after
we have received confirmation - or cancel completely?
A wedding cancellation charge equivalent to the deposit paid will apply.
What happens if it is raining on the day?
A gazebo or other covered venue is normally available - but at least a
few hours' notice will be required by the hotel for a change of
location.
Can we have a best man?
A best man can be provided free of charge, at many hotels.
Can we get married on the beach?
In a number of cases this is not possible as beaches are public property
- but some hotels in Mauritius (e.g., Le Saint Géran) and most in the
Caribbean can offer beach weddings.
What time will the wedding take place?
Usually mid-afternoon (to allow adequate time for photographs). The
ceremony normally lasts about an hour.
What happens on the day?
A member of the hotel staff will help the bride prepare for the
ceremony. After this has taken place, a toast is proposed and the cake
cut. Then additional photographs can be taken by the beach or in the
gardens.
When will we receive a wedding certificate?
Normally within a couple of days after the wedding. If you are departing
within that time our local agent will forward the certificate to you. An
additional charge will apply for extra copies (to be requested beforehand).
Is it necessary to register the wedding after our
return?
British citizens are not normally required to do this for destinations
in this brochure were we feature wedding packages. Other passport
holders should check with their consulate.
Mauritius - important note
A divorcee or widow remarrying in Mauritius must take a pregnancy test
on the island (or bring a recent certificate from their doctor proving a
negative test) if remarrying within 300 days of previous marriage.
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