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Select the Best Wedding Location in Sri Lanka

by Fritzjames Stephen Posted on

Encircled by the emerald waters of the Indian Ocean, it has a varied landscape that is the perfect complement to its rich cultural and historical heritage. Those planning to hold their wedding celebration on the island have a number of factors to consider.

Indoor setting

If you prefer to tie the knot amidst an elegant setting with a private banquet, you can choose an indoor wedding venue of one of the island’s hotels. Such setting will ensure optimum privacy for your event and all facilities will be available under one roof.

AVANI Kalutara Resort
Image Credit: AVANI Kalutara Resort

Outdoor setting

This country is renowned for its enchanting beaches; hence it would be ideal for you to have a beach wedding in Sri Lanka. Choose a reputed resort such as AVANI Kalutara Resort to say “I do” against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset. There are even more outdoor settings to choose from in the island, from mystic mountainous terrain to lush green forestcapes.

Catering

When planning your wedding celebration, catering options are also a factor to consider thoroughly before selecting a location. Most local hotels offer excellent catering services and hence even if you choose to hold your wedding in an outdoor setting, a beach hotel will make for the best choice.

Accommodation

For couples planning a honeymoon at a venue located in close proximity to the location of their wedding, a beachside destination is ideal. These resorts offer exclusive honeymoon packages featuring various benefits.

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Plan your Beach Wedding in Sri Lanka

by roland Posted on

So the time has finally arrived; the time to plan your dream wedding! Looking for a celebration of love out of the ordinary? Then definitely consider a beach wedding in Sri Lanka

Choosing your beach

A beach is not merely a beach! Yes there is sand and yes it is bordered by a vast expanse of ocean, but beaches do defer in character and this is true in Sri Lanka. A South Coast beach will offer you sun-drenched shores in which to enjoy your wedding, while a West Coast beach offers spectacular sunsets framing an unforgettable backdrop.

Sun beds by the golden sandy Beach
Image Credit: AVANI Kalutara Resort

Selecting a Resort or Hotel

Many hotels or resorts by the sea along the shore offer beach weddings making them an ideal choice. Some properties also have elegant venues, perfect for receptions and galas. When it comes to South Coast hotels for such events AVANI Kalutara Resort is an ideal choice worth considering.

AVANI Kalutara Resort
Image Credit: AVANI Kalutara Resort

Type of Ceremony

Beach weddings in Sri Lanka can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it. A simple ceremony on the sand with you and that special someone and a few close family and friends is one option.

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Planning Your After Party

After the ceremony, it is time to celebrate! If you are having an intimate exchange of vows by the ocean you can always plan a romantic candlelit dinner or dine on the beach under star-filled sky.

Image Credit: AVANI Kalutara Resort

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Must have Cocktails for your Beach Wedding in Sri Lanka

by Fritzjames Stephen Posted on

In the minds of every couple is the desire for the eventual dream wedding, one that is filled with excitement as well as bliss, untainted by any shortcomings. Here are some must-have cocktails when you are getting hitched!

Classic Margarita

The variety of choices for a refreshing beach cocktail is countless but the Classic Margarita remains an all-time favourite. It is a rather simple combination of tequila, orange, and lime but you can also add a little twist to the taste by trying out different fruit juices and different liqueurs.

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Caribbean Rum Punch

If there’s a cocktail known anywhere from the Caribbean to Hawaii, it is the Caribbean Rum Punch. You can add these cocktails to the menu when you are planning your beach wedding in Sri Lanka. Any bartender at popular resorts such as AVANI Kalutara Resort will know how to make these fascinating cocktails.

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Bay Breeze

For anyone who loves a taste of pineapple and cranberry with vodka, the best choice of a cocktail is the Bay Breeze. Not surprisingly, there are some variations of this drink such as the Sea Breeze where grape juice is added instead of pineapple juice. You can try to change the taste with different flavoured vodkas.

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Pina Colada

Pina Colada is one of the best tropical cocktails, bringing together the flavour of pineapple and coconut with a hunch of white rum or dark rum. The best mix of ingredients is 2 oz. of white rum, 3 oz. of pineapple juice, 1 ½ oz. of cream of coconut or coconut milk, and 1 cup of ice. An optional ¼ oz. of fresh lime juice can be added to enhance the flavour.

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Explore Beach Weddings in Sri Lanka

by Lavinia Woolf Posted on

Picture this; you and your partner stand barefoot along a soft sandy shore; your hands grasp each other as the cool ocean breeze swirls around you and a seemingly infinite carpet of azure stretches far into the distance. Sounds too good to be true? Not if you are planning a beach wedding in Sri Lanka!

Beach weddings

From lush gardens and serene beaches to luxury yachts and resorts to the banquet, Sri Lanka offers a selection of venues for weddings and receptions to set the stage for a one of a kind ceremony. But what could be more romantic than standing on a tropical white-sand beach, your toes in the warm sand, beautiful turquoise waves lapping at your ankles, surrounded by your closest friends and family as you promise your lives, your hearts, and your futures to each other?

Down south

There are many hotels in down south. Decide on a beach that is suitable for you. Whether you want a secluded spot or a lively type of beach atmosphere, there are many choices in this area like AVANI Kalutara Resort that guarantees a perfect beach wedding.

Bentota

Bentota is probably the most popular and most visited beach resort located on the Southern coast of Sri Lanka. Mind you Bentota can be quite crowded and enjoy a private wedding on the beach may be a bit of a problem. However, if you are comfortable with loads of smiling and curious locals the Bentota Beach is a lovely location.

Image Credit: AVANI Bentota Resort & Spa

Gorgeous East Coast Wedding

The Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka is virtually unspoilt and one of the best locations to plan a beach wedding in Sri Lanka. Resorts such as Pasikudah are fast gaining popularity amongst the international community for its stunning backdrops, idyllic beaches and lazy ambience.

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The Romantic Side of Life in Maldives

by Fritzjames Stephen Posted on

There’s no doubt that the Maldives is considered one of the romantic travel destinations in the world. From private islands to glow-in-the-dark beaches, this nation is designed for romance.

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Island Exploration

Many of the islands that form the Maldives are uninhabited, so you and your special someone can embark on an iconic island-hopping adventure, becoming the sole-occupants of island after island.

Dive Beneath the Surface

Some of the best attractions the Maldives has to offer are found underneath her waters’ surface. From magnificent Manta Rays to colossal Whale Sharks to kaleidoscopic coral reefs, there’s so much to witness.

Experience a Couple’s Massage

This is definitely one of the most romantic experiences offered by more or less any luxury hotel in Maldives, with examples such as Velassaru Maldives. There’s nothing quite like you and your partner being gently escorted to a realm of bliss and tranquillity by a resort’s wellness experts.

Romantic Dinner Underwater

There are a number of underwater restaurants and/or night-clubs located throughout the Maldives, and these present one of the most unique opportunities to enjoy a romantic dinner with your partner, made even more special by the presence of countless marine animals floating above and around you. This is definitely an experience both of you won’t forget.

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Benefits of using organic spa products

by Lavinia Woolf Posted on

 

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In an age where the cosmetics industry is ruling the markets, going all natural might have its benefits for the sensitive skinned souls.

 

Lavender
First of all, the smell itself will do wonders in soothing your nerves and calming you down. Furthermore, the properties of lavender oil reduce scarring; stretch marks, and wrinkles too. Lavender oil also has healing properties and can be used on insect bites and rashes. Most therapists in Sri Lanka use essential oils as a part of their treatments, and a typical spa hotel in Galle would have lavender in their treatments, for example.

 

Cranberry
The smell of this berry is sickly sweet and relaxes a person instantly. Cranberry essence is said to relieve joint pains and is, therefore, great oil for therapeutic massages.

 

Geranium
For the people with oily skin, geranium is your lifesaver! Spas and skin therapists swear by its wonders and most spas in tourist beach towns also use it now, like Tamarind Hill for instance. Geranium has antiseptic properties and helps prevent the build-up of sebum, the oils that help bacteria eat up your skin. Dermatitis, eczema, acne, and psoriasis are treated with this magical cure. As for therapy, geranium lightens up your mood, improves blood circulation and is a great cure for depression.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Underwater Wedding in the Maldives

by Lavinia Woolf Posted on

The Maldives is, without doubt, one of the most romantic holiday destinations in the world. There is something about the picturesque backdrop of this nation that stirs in hearts the strongest of desires.

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This tropical paradise is an entrancing setting for intimacy and romance, as you relax and unwind with your partner in the midst of a magically beautiful setting.

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Underwater weddings

Dreaming of a romantic Maldives island wedding? For a truly unforgettable experience, there is nothing quite like arranging an underwater wedding while staying in a villa such as Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. You will be able to descend into the glistening blue Indian Ocean waters with your partner and undertake the vows that will seal your nuptial ceremony.

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Party on the Beach

Emerge from the sea and get into a vibrant sunset celebration right on the beach; the best place to celebrate your union. Enjoy sunset cocktails, a fine spread of tropical delights and good cheer to last a lifetime.

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Image Credit: Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Weather

While it may seem like a tropical island should be sunny year-round, the Maldives does have its fair share of rainy days during the monsoon season. To save yourself, and your guests the trouble of running for cover in the middle of your ‘I do’s’, plan around the wet monsoon season during the months of May to November.

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Plan the Perfect Wedding in Sri Lanka -Tropical Enchantments

by Lavinia Woolf Posted on

Being compact, venues for intimate, informal or traditional Sri Lankan weddings such as palm fringed beaches and cool mountain towns can be easily reached. Many venues also assist with planning, helping to minimize wedding related stress.

Wedding in Sri Lanka | Image Credit - Peter van der Sluijs, CC By SA 3.0 via Wikipedia Commons
Wedding in Sri Lanka | Image Credit – Peter van der Sluijs, CC by SA 3.0 via Wikipedia Commons

Best Time to Wed
Although the weather is sunny for much of the year the best time to wed is between October and March. The weather is dry, humidity and temperatures are down in much of the island and it is the best time to plan outdoor events.

Eco Weddings
Head over to the central province and you could plan a magical eco wedding surrounded by the bounty of nature. Places such as Sigiriya or Dambulla offer beautiful rustic backdrops around which you could plan out a magical ceremony.

Cosmopolitan Colombo Wedding
In a land blessed with immense stretches of beaches and a myriad of breathtaking scenery, choosing a destination for your dream wedding in Sri Lanka can be a little bit hard. If you are planning on having your wedding in the metropolis, there’s a plethora of Colombo wedding hotels to choose from such as Pegasus Reef Hotel.

Hill Capital
Definitely promising to be a memorable occasion Kandy offers stunning backdrops around which to plan your dream ceremony. Choose from misty hillside backdrops to riverfront locations as well as traditional drummers to walk you in.

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Beach wedding or traditional?

by CatalinaC Forbes Posted on

A beach wedding is often held in an exotic location or a local beach whereas a traditional wedding is held in a reception hall or your own home. Here are a few things to consider when deciding which type of wedding you want.

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Beach Wedding | Photo via Pixabay by – StockSnap , CC0 Public Domain

The perfect location

If you want a traditional wedding, it is advisable that you pick a spacious reception hall in a convenient location. The best choice for a beach wedding is a private beach. If you decide to host your wedding in a Hawaii, Maldives or a Sri Lanka beach resort, make sure you pick a reliable option that would take care of all the details for you such as Heirtance Negombo.

Decorations

Decorations in a beach wedding is often minimal due to the romantic ambience of the glorious ocean. A traditional wedding on the other hand includes a closed space decorated the way you like, this often costs a little more than a beach wedding as you are required to take care of every little detail.

Guests

Destination weddings contain a lesser number of guests due to travel costs unlike a traditional wedding where guest lists usually go on and on. Therefore evaluate your finances before deciding.

Wedding attire

The windy weather, the heat and the humidity at a beach wedding may require brides to avoid lace, ruffles and sometimes even shoes. Wedding attire in a traditional wedding can be pretty much anything you like.

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Thinking of Marrying in Thailand?

by caleb Posted on
Image Credit: AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa

With the rapid globalisation witnessed by the world during the past fifty years, the world has shrunk in size, metaphorically, making communication and travel convenient. Increased globalisation also means that those who wish to get married in an exotic destination can also do with immense ease for the internet facilitates such events effectively. Weddings abroad are fast becoming the ‘in’ thing to do as it allows couples to have memorable places they can visit and relieve old memories, while enjoying the convenience of opting for wedding packages that make the process hassle free. If you wish to get married in Thailand, there are certain tips and tricks that one can take advantage of to obtain a better deal.

First and foremost, the wonderful diversity Thailand enjoys in terms of its culture, architecture and natural beauty, allow couples the wonderful opportunity to choose the kind of backdrop they wish when they exchange their vows. Couples can choose to select a wide variety of backdrops for their wedding photographs and choose, for instance, a beachside wedding at AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa and exchange vows and sunset leading to a dinner in the evening. On the other hand, a wedding in Pattaya can also be a reception at a hotel with a stunning interior.

Apart from the wedding ceremony itself, there are several other rules and regulations foreign couples will need to comply with prior to exchanging vows. These include a trip to the Embassy to obtain an Affirmation of Freedom to Marry in Thailand. In order to obtain this Affirmation, a form has to be filled and submitted with your passport. Once obtained, the Affirmation must be translated into Thai. This can be done in less than an hour if you are willing to pay extra. Afterwards, all these documents need to be submitted to the Thai Consular Office for Authentication.

Thereafter, when the marriage is to be registered, there are several documents that are required by the relevant government office. These include copies of passports, visas and the Letter of Affirmation. Also, make sure to take two witnesses!

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