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Getting Married Abroad - Sri Lanka
With its white sandy beaches, fantastic wildlife, lush greenery and unique heritage Sri Lanka is an isle of beauty. The warm welcome from the locals will make you never want to leave.
Locations
Anuradhapura - Sri Lanka's capital it is a premier ancient city, known for its ruins of Lankan civilisation. The city is now a world heritage site.
Batticaloa - A beautiful city surrounded by a large lagoon, perfect for a private, secluded wedding.
Colombo - The commercial capital of the country, Colombo is an extraordinary city with an inspirational mix of past and present.
Dambulla - Houses the country's largest rock temple which is over 2,000 years old.
Galle - This coastal town is known for its Unawatuna Bay where the sea is protected by the reef.
Hikkaduwa - This was the first area to be developed for tourism and is still one of the most popular beach resorts. Hikkaduwa is famous for its coral and tropical fish.
Venues
There is a huge choice of hotels available to host your wedding ceremony throughout the Island so you can choose one that best suits you to exchange your vows.
There are many picturesque gardens in Sri Lanka that would make beautiful wedding venues as well as both busy and secluded sandy beaches.
Customs
After the wedding the bride changes out of her wedding dress and into a new outfit known as her 'going away' outfit, she wears this as the couple depart onto their honeymoon. The dress is formal, like a wedding dress, only a different style and colour. The groom also changes into a different suit.
Before leaving for their honeymoon the couple pay respect to their family members. This part of the ceremony is highly emotional as it is said to symbolise the couple leaving their families to embark on married life together.
Paperwork
The legal requirements for a wedding in Sri Lanka are very straightforward and couples are required only to produce the following :
- 10-year British Passport
- Proof of Identity: A copy of the Birth Certificates of the couple, a copy of the first 3 pages and the last page of each client's passport . Actual profession of the Bride and Groom.
- Proof of Status: If single, an affidavit confirming single status is required.
- Adoption: If adopted, certificate is required.
- Divorced: A copy of the original Decree Absolute stamped with the seal of the court where it was issued.
- Widow(er): A copy of Marriage Certificate and the Death Certificate of husband or wife is required.
- Under 18's: If under 18, evidence of parental consent in the form of a statutory declaration
- Name change: Deed Poll under which change has been done.
- Residency: There is a minimum residency of 5 days.
- Ceremony: The wedding ceremony may be conducted from Monday to Saturday excluding bank holidays. All the ceremonies are performed in accordance with the British law and are legally recognised as binding.
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