The Seychelles Islands are surrounded by coral reefs and white sand beaches. Pure paradise and a perfect location to get married. Just imagine how beautiful this setting is.

Mahe is without question one of the most beautiful and spectacular places in the world. The largest of the Seychelle Islands, this long, narrow, unevenly shaped island measures roughly 16 by 8 miles, has is lush and mountainous with a striking coastline of large granite boulders punctuated with picture-perfect, palm-fringed beaches of fine white sand. The island's highest point, Morne Seychellois, soars to almost 3,000 ft above sea level, its top often shrouded by light cloud.

Praslin is the second largest of the Seychelles, but by any standards is still small at 7.5 by 3 miles. It is as close as you’ll come to an idyllic, unspoilt tropical paradise with exquisite, sandy, palm-fringed beaches, coral reefs and clear waters of changing shades of blue. Praslin is not as mountainous as Mahe, but has similar granite outcrops, red earth and lush tropical vegetation. There is a thick, unique palm forest in the centre of the island called the Vallee de Mai National Park. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stretching over 150 acres. The park is home to the rare black parrot, as well as vanilla orchids and the renowned coco-de-mer palm.

Silhouette is the third biggest granite island of the Seychelles. At night, the top of its mountain range shines like a ghostly pyramid in the moonlit sea. The almost circular island has one of the densest rain forests of the Indian Ocean. For many years it was the home of the notorious pirate Jean Hodoul. According to local folklore, he buried treasure in the fissured mountains and cliffs of the island.

Untouched by modern progress, this rare gem is the ideal retreat for all nature lovers. Silhouette has neither roads nor paths and is reachable only by boat or helicopter.

The highest summit is Mount Dauban (740m), which is surrounded by a mostly unexplored rain forest full of botanical treasures such as the rare pitcher-plant, orchids, rare hardwoods and the incense tree, which is only found on Silhouette.

The island is a Marine National Park, completely surrounded by a vast corral reef, and its crystal-clear water is ideal for diving, snorkelling, swimming and fishing.

The Seychelles are blessed with a tropical climate with warm and humid temperatures all year round. The coolest period is between June-August and the warmest between December to April. Sudden, short tropical downpours can occur at any time. The wettest months are December & January. We therefore recommend February to April as the best time to visit.

Time

GMT +4

Money

Seychelles Rupee (SCR)
Note Denomination 10, 25, 50, 100, 500

Health

We recommend you have Polio, Hepatitis A, Tetanus and Typhoid inoculations, however you must always check with your GP or travel clinic for the very latest information.

Language

Creole, English & French.

Tipping

A service charge of 7% is added to most hotel & restaurant bills. Tipping is not obligatory in The Seychelles

Rules & Regulations For marriage

You must be resident on the island at least 3 working days before your big day. As a Minimum you must provide passport & a birth certificate. Rules differ if you have previously been married, are adopted, changed your name or are under 18. We will always check the latest advice

Passports

You must hold a machine readable British passport, with at least 6 months validity after your return date. No visa is required provided your stay is below one month in duration.