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Weddings

Wedding Holidays Abroad

Imagine one of the most important days of your life surrounded by complete paradise and absolute luxury - it is a dream shared by most. Tie the knot surrounded by powdery white sand beaches, crystal clear water and lush palm trees, with weather that can be counted on to enrich the photographs that will be with you for a lifetime.

From the tropical islands of Mauritius and the Seychelles to the unique cultural experience of Sri Lanka, let If Only... take the stress out of organising your day.We are experts in arranging weddings abroad and can advise on all of the legal and cultural requirements involved and may even be able to offer attractive group discounts.

Call the If Only... Wedding & Honeymoon team today with your questions and our friendly specialists will gladly attend to all of the formalities on your behalf, making your special day stress free. We will also be delighted to organise the travel arrangements of accompanying family or friends, leaving you free to attend to your own preparations.

Mauritius_Paul__Virginie_wdg_LargeWe will be able to advise on such matters as:

Registrar Fees
Marriage Certificates
Legal Requirements
Affidavits
Venue Selection
Flowers
Champagne and wedding cake

Organising Your Overseas Wedding

Below is a sample of some of the Wedding Packages that If Only... can offer to you in Mauritius. As well as taking the stress out of the arrangements it is generally more cost effective to arrange all of the details before you arrive in the resort as local costs may vary.

All Inclusive Luxury Honeymoons

For those people who prefer to have their wedding in the UK and then honeymoon in one of our exotic locations, many of our featured resorts and hotels have special offers for honeymooners - our reservations team will be able to give you details. A 'Renewal of Vows' ceremony is also available in a number of the destinations featured on our website for those incurable romantics. If you have family and friends travelling with you, many hotels offer a 'Bride Stays Free' offer.

Sample Wedding Package from £419

  • All legalities for the bride and groom and transportation of the Civil officer
  • Dedicated Wedding Coordinator
  • Wedding Cake
  • A sparkling bottle of wine
  • Special Wedding Menu
  • Breakfast in your room
  • Fruit platter
  • One t-shirt and one pareo ( Mauritian Sarong)

Upgraded packages are also available at an additional cost and it is also possible to tailormake your package from a host of optional extras. Please call 0141 955 4040  for details.

Your dream wedding - your wishes come true!
If there is something unique to you that you would like incorporated in to your day, to make it even more special, please ask our wedding experts for help. Have your wedding, your way.

The Finishing Touches
Your wedding is a once in a lifetime event, a day to remember forever, to feel special and be treated like royalty. Take the opportunity to completely indulge yourselves and allow us to suggest options to make your wedding in paradise truly bespoke and magical.

Upgrade to Business Class and take advantage of airport lounge access, flat beds onboard and upgraded cuisine, allowing you both to arrive relaxed and refreshed. Arrive at your hotel like the rich and famous by choosing a private limo for your transfer to your hotel.

Whilst all hotels If Only... feature are luxury properties, there is always the opportunity to really push the boat out and opt for a higher room category - some rooms and villas have private pools, whirlpool baths, sumptuous décor, outdoor dining areas, butler service or even their own private beaches.

Allow If Only... to help you make the most of your time away. Indulge in a romantic sunset cruise, pre book your Spa treatments, escape for the day with your own convertible Mini Cooper, or even charter your own catamaran or speedboat.

flowersRenewal of Vows

A renewal of wedding vows ceremony can be a meaningful and touching ceremony for you and your children, family and friends. As a married couple, it is a time to pause and reflect on where you have been and where you are going. Some couples may choose to do this around a special anniversary, others may opt to renew their vows as a celebration of the end of a difficult period, illness or overcoming of adversity. Others, who may not have had the original wedding of their dreams may now wish to indulge themselves.

The ceremony can be as creative and personal as you wish and should reflect both your personalities and your memories together. What better way to reaffirm the strength of your enduring love than in a romantic and tropical setting. Please ask for details of our Renewal of Vows packages.

Family and Friends

Understandably, you may wish for your family and friends to join you for your special day and If Only... will be only too happy to make their arrangements and we may be able to offer a special group rate. We appreciate that family and friends may wish to stay at an alternative hotel, either for budgetary reasons or to give you more privacy - please refer to our main brochure or website for hotel options.

Additionally, for those of you with children, some hotels offer interconnecting rooms and suites allowing couples privacy and tranquility, safe in the knowledge that your children are not far away. To relax and enjoy the time before your wedding why not take the opportunity to join with family and friends in a luxurious spa day or a challenging round of golf or two? Celebrate your special day with a group dinner on the terrace, in your villa or by the sea or arrange a private room with musicians to party on through the night.

Bride stays free!

Sometimes, when travelling with a minimum of seven other paying adults, the bride stays free. Terms and conditions apply, please ask for further details from one of our wedding experts.

Relax, we've thought of everything! These are the asnwers to some questions you may have...

We've set our date - what happens next?
It's simple, leave it in our capable hands and one of our wedding specialists will call you to confirm your wedding date. If your chosen date is not available, we will contact you with the nearest available date. Thereafter, a confirmation will follow. A 10% deposit plus a wedding deposit of £100 per couple is required at time of booking. You should then collect all photocopies of the required documents and send them to If Only....

What about the wedding legalities?
If Only...
have years of experience in arranging weddings and we can advise on all of the legalities and procedures. Call our wedding specialists for help and advice.

Which airline will we fly with?
If Only...
use only scheduled airlines including Air Mauritius, British Airways and Virgin who all fly direct to Mauritius from London. Additionally, Emirates fly to Mauritius from six regional airports via Dubai which is the ideal destination for an exciting and diverse twin centre experience.

How do we carry the wedding dress?
Due to the limited space in the cabin, the airlines recommend that the dress should be checked-in together with your luggage or put in the overhead compartment.

What is the maximum weight we can carry?
The standard maximum weight in Economy is 20kg + 6kg of hand luggage. If you are travelling in First or Club class, the weight limit is 30kg plus 9kg of hand luggage. Emirates have a more generous allowance of 30kg in Economy Class. (subject to change by the airlines).

What is the minimum stay before we can be married?
Minimum duration in Mauritius is 3 working days.

Do we need to carry all the documents with us?
It is vital that you take all the ORIGINAL documents with you.

Can I choose the colour of my bouquet before we go?
As they are tropical flowers, we recommend that you choose the flowers and colours on arrival as colours and variety of flowers differ from season to season.

Can we choose the music for the ceremony?
Yes, either you can opt to have a band play or you can take along a CD of the music you wish to be played.

Can I have my hair and make up done on the day?
Yes, all of the hotels featured in this brochure have beauty salons where they will help you to look your best for the day. You can even book a spa treatment or two.

What kind of ceremony will it be?
It's a civil ceremony, similar to one in a registry office and is legal under British law.

Can our family and friends come?
Of course. Some of the hotels will offer special deals for groups and depending on how many people are travelling, the bride often stays free. Our wedding specialists will be happy to make the arrangements for your family and friends.

It is just going to be the two of us - what about witnesses?
Legally there has to be two witnesses so either the hotel wedding planner will arrange for two witnesses to come along, or, you may wish to invite two people you have met whilst on holiday.

How long will the ceremony last?
Around 45 minutes to one hour.

Is it necessary to register the wedding once we come back?
No, you have already entered in to a legal wedding and have a certified legal wedding certificate.

For more information and advice on getting married in Mauritius, please contact us for 'Your Wedding in Mauritius' brochure.