The honest truth is that a destination wedding is intimate by nature, and that is exactly why couples choose one. Far fewer people travel to a wedding abroad than would attend at home, and rather than a disappointment, most couples find this is the whole point, a day with only the people who matter most, in a place none of you will forget. Whether that ends up being just the two of you or a small circle of family and closest friends, we build the day to fit.
Who actually travels
The realistic pattern is that a destination wedding draws your inner circle rather than a long guest list. Some couples marry just the two of them, with us as witnesses and photographers, and find it the most freeing choice they made. Others bring a handful to a couple of dozen of their nearest people. The ones who make the journey are, almost by definition, the people who love you most, so the day tends to be warmer and more present than a big wedding at home, without the obligation invitations.
Inviting people the smart way
Because travel takes planning, the kind thing is to tell people early. A save-the-date sent well ahead, with the rough dates and island, lets those who want to come arrange time off and flights, and it gives them time for the one bit of paperwork Seychelles asks of every visitor, a Travel Authorisation applied for and paid online before flying at the official seychelles.govtas.com, alongside a passport valid for the trip, a return ticket and proof of where they are staying. There is no visa to queue for, which is part of why Seychelles is such an easy place to gather people. Be warm but clear that you understand not everyone can make it, and many couples then hold a relaxed celebration back home afterwards for the wider circle.
From two to a small group, all handled
Whatever your number, we scale the day to it. For just the two of you we provide the legal witnesses and give you a private, unhurried ceremony. For a small group we choose a beach and timing that hold everyone comfortably, help with family-friendly places to stay, and keep the day flowing so you actually get to enjoy your guests rather than manage them. Tell us roughly how many are coming and we will shape everything around that.