Weddings at Anantara Kalutara Resort

Classic Package

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• Dedicated personal wedding coordinator

• Choice of a traditional Sri Lankan ceremony or a classic Western ceremony

• Beautiful floral décor for your selected ceremony venue

• Traditional Kandyan dancers and drummers (for Sri Lankan weddings only)

• Bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere

• Single-tier wedding cake

• In-room welcome with fruit basket, fresh flowers, or canapés on arrival

• Special wedding gift from Anantara Kalutara Resort

• Symbolic ceremony only

• Starting from £2,600

Surrounded by lush tropical flora and swaying palms, Anantara Kalutara Resort offers an exotic escape with breathtaking views of both the Kalu River and the Indian Ocean. Conveniently located, the resort is just an hour’s drive from Colombo and only ten minutes from the town of Kalutara, where rich history and vibrant local culture await exploration. For international travellers, Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes away.

All-Inclusive Package Includes:

• Daily breakfast at Olu, the all-day dining restaurant

• À la carte lunch and dinner at any resort restaurant

• Daily High Tea experience

• Selection of spirits, beers, wines, and soft drinks served from 11:00 to 23:00

• Mini bar replenished with beer and juices (excludes in-room wine bar)

• A bottle of sparkling wine served upon arrival

• Laundry service for up to 4 items per day

• One spa treatment per stay (minimum 7-night stay required)

Marriage Requirements in Sri Lanka

• Minimum residency period before marriage: 4 days

• Suggested length of stay in Sri Lanka: 10 days

• Minimum legal age to marry: 18 years

Required Documents

• Valid UK/Irish passport (must be valid for at least 6 months beyond return date)

• Birth certificate (short or long form accepted)

• Affidavit confirming single status (required even if previously married)

Additional Documents if Applicable

• If divorced: Decree Absolute

• If widowed: Former marriage certificate and original death certificate

• If name changed: Deed Poll certificate

• If divorced and reverted to maiden name: Deed Poll required as proof of name change

• If adopted: Adoption papers

Before You TravelThe following documents must be certified:

• For British nationals: By the Foreign & Commonwealth Office

• For Irish nationals: By the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland

• For other nationals: By the respective foreign ministry

Documents requiring certification (where applicable):

• Affidavit and Divorce Certificate

• Death Certificate of late spouse and previous marriage certificate (if widowed)

• Deed Poll (including for divorcees reverting to a maiden name)

Approximate cost for certification is £70 per document.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office Contact (UK)

• Phone: 03700 00 22 44 (Monday–Friday, 12:00–16:00)

• Email: LegalisationEnquiries@fco.gov.uk

• Address: The Legalisation Office, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes, MK10 1XX