Cook Islands is a wonderful place to get married, re-confirm wedding vows, celebrate an anniversary ... or just fall in love all over again.
The Cook Islands offers a paradise setting, with heavenly sunsets providing a romantic backdrop. Aitutaki is the most romantic of settings, with secluded beaches - a real honeymoon escape! Rarotonga - although its beaches are not as secluded - offers a wider variety of romantic resorts, more places to eat, and more things to do.
Weddings
There are many beautiful spots on Rarotonga and Aitutaki suitable for a romantic wedding and most resorts will assist with the wedding arrangements. Get married on one of Rarotonga's lovely beaches, the botanical gardens, an uninhabited island, or a local church.
You may like to dress in Polynesian 'island' style - with grass skirts, head bands and bare feet - or perhaps a local pareu (sarong) and Polynesian shirt. Ask your hotel or resort about the different options. They will usually be able to arrange flowers, cake, traditional dancing and celebratory feast, flowers and even a video to take home so that you may relive this treasured experience. Your hosts will also be able to advise on what documents you need to bring from home, but basically the following Cook Islands legal requirements are :
All people wishing to get married must be 21 years of age or to have written consent from their parents.
Application for a marriage licence must be made in person to the Registrar of Marriages at least three working days before the wedding.
You cannot apply for a licence outside the Cook Islands.
Applicants for a wedding licence must produce a passport and, if divorced, a copy of the Decree Nisi.
For all those in love, you will love the Cook Islands, its white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons, friendly people, and unhurried way of life.
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