ZANZIBAR WEDDINGS BY THE HYPNOTIZING INDIAN OCEAN
August 22nd, 2008ZANZIBAR ISLAND WEDDINGS EXPLAINED
What could be more enduringly romantic than to celebrate your union on a pristine sandy beach on the mystical spice Island of Zanzibar…

with a mesmerizing view of the Indian Ocean under celestial blue skies? With rose-colored sunsets and a palm fringed untouched beach, ZanzibarMagic is the perfect romantic getaway to Zanzibar
Why
Zanzibar …
For centuries, the historical Spice Island of
Zanzibar has evoked a mystical and magical dream…

Zanzibar
is the most romantic of wedding and honeymoon destinations as it combines turquoise blue seas, white powder sand and waving palm trees with a rich and mesmerizing Swahili culture, fabulous cuisine, and stunning sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
The fusion of Arab, African, Portuguese, and European cultures has created a pace of life, a style of cuisine, and a colorful tapestry of architecture, heritage, myth and magic that is found nowhere else in the world.
The island is steeped in culture and home to winding alleys, carved doors and the cool courtyards of Stone Town, through the domed bath houses of Sultans, and out on the expanses of the white powder sand of its stunning beaches.
With a palm fringed untouched beach, great attention to detail and a personal touch, Breezes Beach Club is the perfect romantic getaway to celebrate your special occasion.
They have created wedding itineraries which range from the simple to the elaborate…
Whichever you chose you can rest assured that your special day will be in the most romantic of settings with great attention to detail, personal touches and the assistance of the entire Breezes team to assure that your wedding will be both memorable and unique.
The people of Zanzibar do not take weddings lightly…
By calling gracefully and heartily on the warmth, hospitality and harmony of Zanzibari culture, they know that each wedding is a reason to celebrate, to gather friends and family and enjoy
the best food and drinks available.
Couple this natural delight of a beautiful setting and the honor we feel when people travel from far and wide to celebrate their wedding on our shores and you have the perfect hosts for a romantic tropical celebration. However, at Mtoni Marine we take this much further.
By offering a full wedding planner service, we will ensure that your day is as peaceful and joyous as the occasion deserves and demands. We have a selection of charming wedding packages available that will melt every heart.
This said we invite all couples to tailor the packages and create that dream wedding. We have a wide range of optional extras which will make the ordinary wedding, exceptional…
Our reputation for fine food, attention to detail and a sublimely romantic setting has made us the choice of many happy couples. Your hosts exchanged their vows in Zanzibar and give the same care and attention to your wedding as they did their own. Every detail is taken care of so you can relax, celebrate and bask in each other’s happiness and love.
Please note that Zanzibar Weddings and Marriages are legally binding and marriage certificates issued are internationally recognized.
Most importantly – IT IS THE BRIDES DAY – so please ask her to mail us with any questions!!
| Mtoni Marine Zanzibar Weddings… at mtoni marine | |
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Mtoni Marine Zanzibar Weddings…
mtoni area close to stone town 5 km |
| let’s elope!!! zanzibar wedding package | |
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Strictly 2 people $1080.-USD |
| beach zanzibar wedding package | |
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Minimum 2 - 120 People $1,800.-USDAdditional Guest $50 |
| sandbank zanzibar wedding package | |
| Minimum 20 People $6,660.-USDAdditional Guest $90 | |
| dhow zanzibar wedding package | |
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Minimum 2 - 120 People $2,700.-USD Additional Guest $80 |
| mtoni palace ruins zanzibar wedding package | |
| Minimum 10 - 120 People $3,600.-USD Additional Guest $80 |
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| mbweni ruins – dhow – mtoni zanzibar wedding package | |
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Minimum 40- 120 People $13,500.-USD Additional Guest $100 |
| View More Zanzibar Wedding Additional Optional Extras to go with above wedding packages…
ADDITIONAL REQUESTS The wedding packages can be tailored to suit your every need, allowing you to put a bit of your personality in every part of your wedding. We will make your wedding on Zanzibar as amazing as you could ever have dreamed, so if you have an additional request, please ask us and we will do our very best to make it happen. Please bear in mind that we are on a tropical island, and that logistics and the weather can sometimes be very limiting. And no, we are not able to offer ice sculptures, they would melt on the beach…yes we have been asked. DRESS CODE Weddings on the beach are an informal event - barefoot and fabulous. Having said that, we have had some brides who have donned magnificent designer dresses, which have sparkled on the beach at Mtoni Marine. It must be remembered that the Jimmy Choes and Manolo Blahniks need to be removed before boarding boats and dresses need to be hoisted up! Please keep in mind the weather when planning outfits, Zanzibar is hot and humid year round. Smart casual is perfect for a wedding on the beach.
THE MINISTERFather Charles of the local Anglican Church conducts all our wedding ceremonies. He likes to meet the couples beforehand to run through the formalities. He is able to conduct non-religious weddings as well. He brings a comical aspect to the ceremonies when asking if there is anyone who objects, by glancing around, then further checking with his glasses on, then off, even if there are only the two of you!
TIME Having a late afternoon or evening wedding means that you can enjoy a wonderful candle lit dinner at the water’s edge, which is simply spectacular. If you would rather have a daytime wedding, we can just as easily do that for you.
LEGAL DOCUMENTS Both the bride and groom get an original marriage certificate. Take these to your local council office or office of home affairs to have it registered in your home country. It is easier than most websites make it out to be. Trust us!
Step-by-Step Notes on Documents required for religious and official ceremony on Zanzibar:
The marriage certificate issued by the Anglican Cathedral is legal and is recognized worldwide.
However copies of certain documents are required in advance in order to ensure the process goes smoothly. These documents can be either faxed or emailed to us, but certified copies should be brought with you.
1. Certified copy* of picture page of the passport from both the bride ad groom 2. Personal letter of intent from the couple to get married on Zanzibar (Please see sample to be used below) 3. Certified copy* of the birth certificate of both bride and groom 4. Copies of any previous marriage and/or divorce certificates from both parties. (Eligibility of both parties to be married needs to be proved beyond a shadow of a doubt) 5. A letter from a noted professional, such as a doctor or lawyer, stating that the couple is free to be married. It needs to be presented on letterhead paper and stamped by the professional themselves.
*Copies of original documents can be certified at your local police station or post office Commissioner of Oath / Justice of the Peace.
Sample Application Letter of Intent:
“” Regional Commissioner P.O. Box 265 Zanzibar
To Whom It May Concern,
Re: Application to get married on Zanzibar
We, ________________ and ________________, hereby request to get married on Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Date of intended marriage: ______________ Venue: Mtoni Marine Priest: Father Charles Ocland Majaliwa
1: Name: ______________________ Passport number: _____________ Address: ____________________ Status: (Single/ Divorced/ widowed…) Date and place of birth: ________
2: Name: ______________________ Passport number: _____________ Address: ____________________ Status: (Single/ Divorced/ widowed…) Date and place of birth: ________
_______________ ________________ Signed (person 1’s name) Signed (person 2’s name)
FOOD AND DRINKS The wine lists on the website are there for your perusal and to assist you in choosing your table wine before the day of your wedding. We support African food and wine producers as much as we can, however should you rather have a Chilean Chenin Blanc, or a French Chardonnay, we will happily source them for you, provided sufficient notice is given!
MENUS FOOD & BEVERAGE RELATED
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION We recommend that you stay at mtoni marine for the night before and the night of your wedding. There are many other great hotels and resorts on Zanzibar to stay at for your honeymoon.
DHOWS For celestial navigation, dhow sailors have traditionally used the kamal. This observation device determines latitude by finding the angle of the Pole Star above the horizon. Up to the 1960s, dhows made commercial journeys between the Persian Gulf and East Africa using only sails as a means of propulsion. The freight was mostly dates and fish to East Africa and mangrove timber to the lands in the Persian Gulf. Today they are still widely used in trade and transport, but often make use of motors. Additional Dhows - 16 people per Dhow $700.-USD Additional Dhows can be arranged at your request.The maximum number of guests on each Dhow is set at 16, allowing your guests to enjoy their Dhow ride in comfort and safety. The cost for an extra Dhow includes wine, soda and water.
VIDEOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHERS Antje uses her European influence to make the most of her gorgeous pictures. Michelle’s Aussie charm shines through her photographs, making memories last forever. Samples of her photography can be seen in Jonathan and Amanda’s wedding, as well as Allan and Deryn’s. Other available photographers include: Sala Lewis is a resident of Dar es Salaam and has also helped us preserve these precious memories. Joe Dreyer
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY RATES Antje - Mbweni Ruins - Dhow - Mtoni Wedding Package $380
HAIR & MAKE-UP She has a salon at Blue Bay Resort, but makes the trip to Mtoni Marine to do your hair and makeup in the luxury of your room. Garlands made of sweet smelling Jasmine is traditional to Zanzibar, and are available from Matilda as well. Should you wish to discus your hair and makeup with her, please let me know and I will put her in touch with you.
GIFTS FOR GUESTS / BRIDESMAIDS/ GROOMSMEN ETC. MREMBO SPA
Indulge in the sweet-smelling scents of Ylang Ylang, jasmine and rose, try traditional scrubs and delight in the decadence of the Spice Islands.
BRIDAL BEAUTY MUSICIANS NGOMA DRUMMERS AND DANCERS $150.- USD
Their elation is conveyed through customary dancing and the rhythmic beating of drums, a jubilant beginning to a marriage begun on African sands.
Zanzibar Bashraf $150.-USD
SWAHILI JAZZ $150.-USD
They have been entertaining guests at The Restaurant at Mtoni Marine twice a week for the past seven years, and are always in demand for various occasions.
The richness of their music is perfectly suited to the wedding march, as to a sunset Dhow cruise and background music to your dinner.
LUTHERAN CHOIR $200.-USD ISLANDERS BAND $600.- USD
They are an eight piece band with very talented singers. Their repertoire ranges from contemporary African to the Rolling Stones, even Elvis! Get ready to dance the night away! They are only available to play for weddings that have exclusive use of the restaurant. Please see the ‘number of people’ for more information.
LOCAL FLOWERS They add splendor to any wedding table and charm to any Zanzibar bride. Your bridal bouquet and table flowers are included in all quotes.
ROSES There is a minimum order of 20, which can only make a small bouquet or 2 small table flower pots. The colours available depend on the rains in Arusha, and so would require a degree of flexibility on your part. We do require plenty of notice, and even still the delivery and type of flowers available depend on the weather and many other circumstances such as cargo availability, beyond our control. We still do our utmost to get you the flowers that you would like for the wedding of your dreams. DÉCOR, AMBIANCE AND MISCELANIOUS
WEDDING CAKE The cake is three tiered, stylishly decorated and presented by our kitchen team in their local “harusi” (wedding) style. A wonderful surprise!
HENNA PAINTING There is something deeply satisfying for a bride to have her hands and feet painted on the day before her wedding with beautiful intricate designs. She is revered by the wedding party and henna is used as a means of idolizing her. In some Indian traditions, the bride is not allowed to do any work before or after her wedding until all the stain has disappeared! In Middle Eastern cultures, henna tattooing is still a whole day affair during which the new bride gets to know the groom’s mother and sisters. It is a celebratory, rather than a spiritual ritual it is the equivalent to the pre-wedding makeover and manicure of Western brides. How long the designs last on the skin depends how people take care of them. To prolong a design, it is suggested that you keep the area moisturized. The skin should not be scrubbed, exfoliated or rubbed unless you want to hurry the fading process. Have a look at the sample designs, you are welcome to discuss them with Maju when you are here. Please make an appointment in advance, so that a proper day of papering can be organized for you and the girls, champagne, tea, henna and fun…
TRANSFERS, TOURS, EXPLORING AND MORE TRANSPORT
YOUR OWN MUSIC DANCE FLOOR To accommodate you, we create a dance floor for you out of the sand, on the sand. We smooth away the soft sand until we reach the harder more stable sand, which becomes the base of the dance floor. We then use the soft sand to create an edge around the dancing area. We enhance with dance floor edge with lanterns and shells. Just the thing to complete the island experience.
For the Sandbank there need to be at least 20 people and for the Mbweni Ruins wedding, 40 people, but there is a maximum of 120 people. Exclusive use of the restaurant is granted to those who have at least 60 people in their party. Exclusive use of the entire restaurant will be given to groups of less than 60 people, only if they pay for the minimum of 60 people. The hiring of the Islanders Band is also only for when exclusive use of the restaurant is granted.
PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS Reservation will only be confirmed with a 100% pre-payment.
Accommodation is Extra!!!
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| Resort and Hotel Wedding Packages Venues offered on Zanzibar: | |
| breezes beach clubeast coast
very popular wedding venue |
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matemwe beach retreat & lodgematemwe a popular wedding hideaway |
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ocean paradise resortpwani mchangani
a new wedding hideaway recommended venue |
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bluebay beach resort kiwengwa
very popular wedding venue |
| palms zanzibar weddings | |
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palmseast coast
exclusive full inclusive luxury villas |
| mbweni ruins zanzibar weddings | |
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mbweni ruins hotelclassic
mbweni are close to airport and stone town 5 km |
| karafuu hotel beach resort zanzibar wedding | |
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karafuu beach resorteast coast excellent beach and services |
| hakuna matata zanzibar wedding | |
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hakuna matata beach lodgechuini ruins west coast 10 km from stone town german managed and owned |
| neptune pwani beach resort and spa wedding
FOR FURTHER INFO PLEASE CONTACT:
DAVID Tel: +255 (0) 777 844417 Email: david@zanzibarmagic.com
THANKS FOR LOOKING.
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