Destination Wedding in Sri Lanka

Destination wedding in Sri Lanka has been a preferred option for couples, especially Indians and Asian communities. There are exotic beach wedding resorts & venues available for hosting a destination wedding in Bentota, Kalutara, Negombo, Galle, Hambantota, etc. Sri Lanka is known to have the best destinations for an eco-friendly wedding amid the picturesque and vivid nature. Sri Lanka enjoys the third spot as being the most popular destination for weddings and honeymoons around the world. The backdrop of your wedding can range from hot-air balloons drifting silently through the air, a calm jungle setting, a serene private island, a tea plantation backdrop set in a riverboat cruising along a river, a wide sandy beach, or a private ceremony on a church. Your wedding will certainly be memorable for all owing to the natural beauty of this country. We at NEEL EVENTS are a team of wedding planners in Sri Lanka, get in touch with us to arrange an unforgettable wedding that suits your requirements. Our team has associated with the best wedding hotels in Sri Lanka and can help you host your dream wedding

Location details & connectivity with the world

Sri Lanka is a magical combination of pristine beaches, alluring islands, breathtaking gardens, and impressive caves. The beaches and islands make the bay country unique- the reason why it grows in popularity each year. Yes, it is as beautiful as it seems when we describe and certainly, a beach wedding in Sri Lanka is a dream of many couples. Most countries around the world have direct flights to Colombo, making it easy to reach the capital city. If you’re travelling from the United States then you’ll have to change flights in between as there are no direct flights from the United States to Sri Lanka. You can travel through Europe, Asia, or the Middle East as well. Furthermore, traveling within Sri Lanka is easy and accessible at all times due to the availability of tuk-tuks and other transportation systems.
Climate/Best time for getting married in Sri Lanka
September to April can be a favorable time for hosting a destination wedding in Sri Lanka. If you are planning to get married in the tropical atmosphere of the country, then you will find a variety of luxurious options for the wedding venue. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. Moreover, coastal areas can go up to 28-degree celsius whereas the uplands usually range between 16-18 degrees. You can expect heavy rains from April to May in regions throughout the country; September to November months are believed to be rainy months for coastal areas. All types of religious weddings and ceremonies can be easily planned here. Sri Lanka offers a plethora of wedding venues to choose from to make your dreamy destination wedding in Sri Lanka a perfect one.
Visa & legal formalities for weddings in Sri Lanka
To Wed in Sri Lanka, the couple must be over the legal age of 18 on the day of the wedding. Further, the birth certificates of the bride and groom must be brought to the country. Foreign weddings are required to be registered with the wedding registrar’s office/ divisional secretariat of the area where the wedding is to take place. Once the wedding has taken place, the wedding certificate (and its English translation) is required to be certified by the Consular Affairs Section of the Ministry of External Affairs in Sri Lanka. If you fail to do so, then the certificate will not be considered valid outside Sri Lanka