There are tons of exotic places such as the Bahamas or even Hawaii where couples can get married, but the Seychelles islands still remain one of the most popular destinations for 
weddings. They are also a very popular choice for honeymoons and just romantic getaways but that’s an entirely different topic. However, as opposed to those other exotic places where people go to get married, the planning for finally having that wedding Seychelles ceremony can be exhausting. This list of steps will ensure you do everything correctly so you don’t have your dreams crushed because you did not prepare correctly.
Send your application for the wedding
The Seychelles authorities need to know that you plan to get married on the island. Although it is common for foreigners to get married on the island, the application process is still somewhat lengthy. To keep yourself on the safe side, submit your application at least six months before the day you want to get married. Due to the large number of applications each month, it can take some time before someone gets around to reviewing your application.
Your application should include copies of your passport and your birth certificates. It is not uncommon for applications to be outright rejected because of missing information, so make sure you send everything properly. Otherwise, there is a short waiting period before you can apply again.
Book your accommodation
Once you have received a positive reply from the Seychelles authorities, you can then starting looking for your accommodation. You should always wait until you’ve received a reply before moving on to this step, or you may find yourself investing time to book a hotel but then having your application turned down. Although this step does not take that much time, you probably do not want to do the same things multiple times.
The good news is that the number of wedding Seychelles packages, which include hotels, the wedding ceremony, and other perks, are plentiful. Due to the number of couples flying to the Seychelles specifically for weddings, tourist accommodation operators have taken notice and have in turn created tons of deals and bundles especially for them. Whether you prefer to stay in a 5 star Seychelles resort or instead want the intimacy of a small bungalow, you will find a wide choice to pick from.
The even better news is that find the hotel is a breeze. Simply head to one of the numerous hotel comparison websites and browse through their deals. Alternatively, you can also check regular travel operators but more couples are opting for the first method due to the higher number of special offers that can be found on these websites.
The wedding ceremony
As far as the wedding ceremony is concerned, you will need to arrange everything before landing in Seychelles. Waiting until you’ve arrived in the island to plan the wedding is always a bad idea since you will lose much of your time going from place to place. What you should do is inform the hotel that you are flying to the Seychelles for your wedding a few weeks before traveling. Most hotels will no doubt have their own service for arranging such wedding ceremony and using the latter is always the best choice.
However, if you do not wish to get married at the hotel, you can contact a few agencies that will arrange everything for you. These agencies will do everything, from finding witnesses for the ceremony to providing a professional photograph for the pictures. Once you have sorted this step out, you will be able to enjoy your dream wedding in the Seychelles islands and to make it your most memorable trip.
Ashvin Sawmynaden is a travel author who regularly writes for various Seychelles resort blogs. His more popular topics include wedding Seychelles and cheap travel deals articles.