Quick answer

The best Seychelles wedding venues are its beaches. Couples marry barefoot on the sand on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, on private resort beaches, on clifftops with ocean views, or in tropical gardens. Mahe offers the widest choice and easiest logistics, Praslin and La Digue the most romantic beaches. One local team can arrange the setting, the ceremony and the paperwork.

In Seychelles, the venue is the view, and few places on earth offer settings like these for a wedding. The question is rarely whether a spot is beautiful, it is which kind of beauty suits you. Here is how to think about where to say your vows.

Barefoot on the beach

The classic Seychelles wedding takes place on the sand, the ocean as your backdrop and the warm breeze in place of any decoration. Beaches on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue all make stunning settings, and a simple arch and a scatter of petals are all the dressing such a place needs.

Resort and private settings

Many hotels and resorts have their own beaches, lawns and decks set up for ceremonies, offering privacy, comfort and a seamless move from vows to celebration. For couples who want everything in one place, this is the easy and elegant choice.

Clifftops and gardens

Beyond the beach, the islands offer clifftop points with sweeping ocean views and lush tropical gardens, beautiful alternatives for couples who want a different frame for their photographs.

Choosing your island

Mahe has the widest choice of settings and the easiest logistics, close to the airport and the most services. Praslin and La Digue offer the most romantic and famous beaches, perfect for couples who want their wedding photographs taken somewhere truly iconic. One local team can match the setting to your vision and handle the ceremony and the legal paperwork wherever you choose.

Frequently asked questions

Where can you get married in Seychelles?

On the beaches of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue, on private resort beaches and lawns, on clifftops with ocean views, or in tropical gardens. The beach is the classic and most popular setting.

What is the best island for a Seychelles wedding?

Mahe has the widest choice of settings and easiest logistics, while Praslin and La Digue offer the most romantic and iconic beaches. Many couples choose by the kind of photographs they want.

Can you marry on the beach in Seychelles?

Yes. Barefoot beach ceremonies are the classic Seychelles wedding, and a local team can arrange the setting, the ceremony and the legal paperwork on the beach of your choice.