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Celebrate your wedding at Royal Palms, where traditional Sri Lankan customs meet modern luxury. Ceremonial features include a beautifully decorated Poruwa platform, bridal attire hire, bouquet and boutonniere, traditional singers in sarees, a civil celebrant with blessings, Kandyan drummers and dancers, a wedding cake, a 20-photo album, and sparkling wine for the toast.
The Royal Palms offers an indulgent setting with a grand free-form pool, Ayurvedic spa, sports and leisure facilities, and elegant rooms nestled in tropical gardens leading directly to Kalutara Beach. It is the perfect backdrop for a luxurious wedding experience, although a formal dress code is required for the couple and guests.
Wedding Package Includes: | | |
A beautifully decorated traditional Poruwa platform for the ceremony Hire of a traditional Sri Lankan bridal dress Bridal bouquet and groom’s buttonhole Traditional songs (Jayamangala Gatha) performed by girls in saree Civil Celebrant and Kapu Mahattaya to conduct and bless the marriage Kandyan drummers and dancers for a cultural touch Wedding cake Wedding album with 20 photographs (6" x 9") Sparkling wine toast during the ceremony Floral décor at the ceremony venue Sparkling honeymoon brunch served in the bridal room Fruit and flower basket in the bridal room 45-minute manicure and pedicure for the bride at the Wellness & Spa Choice of three exotic menus, or dining at the main restaurant Professional wedding coordinator to organize and oversee the event Official wedding registration by an authorized registrar during the ceremony
Package Price: From £1,850` | A beautifully decorated traditional Poruwa platform for the ceremony Hire of a traditional Sri Lankan bridal dress Bridal bouquet and groom’s buttonhole Traditional songs performed by girls in saree Civil Celebrant and Kapu Mahattaya to officiate and bless the couple Cultural performances by Kandyan drummers and dancers Elegant wedding cake Wedding album featuring 20 photographs Sparkling wine toast during the ceremony
| Marriage Requirements in Sri Lanka Minimum residency before marriage: 5 days Recommended stay in Sri Lanka: 10 days Minimum legal age: 18 years
Required Documents Valid UK/Irish passport (must be valid for at least 6 months after your return date) Birth certificate (short or long version accepted) Affidavit confirming single status (required even if previously married)
Additional Documents if Applicable If divorced: Decree Absolute If widowed: Marriage certificate and original death certificate of former spouse If name has changed: Deed Poll certificate If divorced and reverted to maiden name: Proof of name change required If adopted: Adoption papers
Certification Before Travel British nationals: Documents must be certified by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Irish nationals: Documents must be certified by the Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland Other nationals: Certification must be carried out by the respective foreign ministry
Documents requiring certification may include: Affidavit and Divorce Certificate (if applicable) Death certificate of late spouse and previous marriage certificate (if widowed) Deed Poll (including for divorcees reverting to maiden names)
The approximate cost of 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 & Commonwealth Office, PO Box 6255, Milton Keynes, MK10 1XX
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