Why You Should Have Your Spectacular Wedding in Kenya
Nov 1st, 2008 by Straus Karl-Heinz
Kenya, one of the top tourist destinations in Africa has stunning beaches and hotels that are easily accessible to its visitors. Holding a wedding in Kenya offers the bride, groom and the guests an awesome opportunity to experience the romance and adventure found in Kenya. It might seem an impossible task to organize a wedding especially if you are a foreigner but don’t worry because I am here to share my experiences with you.
Kenya is lucky to have many private game ranches or lodges which allows a myriad of choice for those interested in having their wedding in this country. For example, the bride and groom can get a special wedding package that can also include their guests. On the other hand, Kenya is also considered one of the most romantic destinations for those seeking to have their honeymoon here. There are many options for those couples that are searching for a private paradise of privacy and peace.
When you are planning for a wedding, let your imagination run wild and consider Kenya for a truly unforgettable day. The major choice facing couples considering a Kenyan wedding is choosing the backdrop for the day. While some settle for the beach, weddings can also be arranged in the bush, in tented wilderness camps, on riverbanks, in remote safari lodges, or wherever your imagination may take you.
Weddings in Kenya can be organized in many forms including barefoot on the beach, formal black ties and wedding gowns or even relaxed under a canvas. One of the trademarks of Kenya’s romantic safari lifestyle is its cocktail of formality and wilderness which makes arranging of weddings easier than you might think!
When a wedding is arranged in one of the beach resorts in Kenya, the reception place of the hotel is radically transformed and turned into a wedding chapel and decorated with stunning tropical flower. The ceremony itself is officiated by a pastor or marriage registrar which is then followed by a garden reception. The reception also gives the visitors the opportunity to sample some of the sumptuous Kenyan sea food. The evening dance then brings an end to a relaxed and joyful occasion.
Below is one option of having your wedding done in Galdessa Camp that is located in Tsavo East National park
Memorable Dream Wedding at Galdessa Camp
Galdessa Camp, located in Tsavo East National park, is a small eco-tourism luxury tented lodge. The camp has 8 spacious “bandas” that are found under the shade of the doum palms. The camps are elegant, fresh and comfortable. They are set part at good distances and they all face the Yatta Plateau.
The walls of the camps are made out of canvas and the mosquito nets are set tastefully in timber frames. The romantic interior is further enhanced by its natural woods, stone tables and thatched roofs and its mosquito netting which enhances the contact with the rhythms and sounds of the wild outside.
The honeymoon suite is another romantic room that has its own sitting room, a platform where the guests can view the wild as well as a water wallow. This camp is also lucky to be located in one of the most best kept conservation projects and the guests will be delighted to see black rhinos within its vicinity.
For you to conduct a wedding in Kenya, the following documents are required; birth certificate, passports, Certificate of no Impediment, death certificate for those that have lost a spouse or decrees for those that have divorced.
Couples need to be in the country three days before the wedding date and they also need to apply for a special wedding license from the government. On the day of their wedding, they will get a wedding certificate and after 4 working days, they will get another certified copy of the entry into the marriage registry.
