Getting married in Vanuatu

Offering the ultimate experience for a perfect wedding on the beautiful islands; Vanuatu is sure to leave you with a treasure of beautiful memories for the years to come. Several of Efate's resorts offer wedding packages; all have their own trained marriage co-coordinators to help you. To make your special day even more delightful,

following is the important information on getting married in Vanuatu;

• Contact a marriage coordinator in Vanuatu at least 6 weeks before the wedding date.
• At least 4 weeks prior to the wedding, the coordinator must receive the following documentation: Photocopies of birth certificates of both bride and groom, Photocopies of passports of both bride and groom.
• If either the bride or groom were previously married or held another name, send photocopies of the divorce papers or name change papers. Completed Notice of Intended Marriage form (included in the information packages)
• The required forms must be faxed, sent by post or courier to the marriage coordinator so that they arrive at least 4 weeks prior to the wedding date.
• If the couple is traveling alone, the marriage coordinator can provide witnesses.
• The application must be lodged 28 days before the wedding day and both parties need to be in Vanuatu three days prior to the wedding date. Application forms are available from the Wedding Organizers.
• The cost of a tropical island wedding in Vanuatu does vary a bit depending on the venue and any special or unusual requirements. Check out our Wedding Packages to get some idea. Most couples who come to Vanuatu for their wedding, sensibly stay on (usually in a different resort) for an exotic honeymoon.