Mtoni Marine Zanzibar Weddings...

mtoni marine

mtoni area

close to stone town 5 km

Additional Guest $50

Additional Guest $90

Father 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!

The majority of the weddings take place in the late afternoon to early evening. This is a beautiful time of the day in Zanzibar. The sun is setting and the photographs always turns out stunningly.

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.

You read a lot on the internet about what is required for a world wide recognized legal wedding in Zanzibar, but by following our step by step notes and copying the sample documents is as easy as 1, 2, 3 "I Do"!

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)

""

Costs reflect the average price for resort restaurants on Zanzibar.

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
Scent of Zanzibar                                                                                                   $25.00
Chef's Choice                                                                                                        $38.50
Ocean Basket                                                                                                        $55.00
Wedding Buffet - excluding lobster - min 20 people                                                   $40.00
Lobster supplement                                                                                                $25.00
Sushi Snacks                                                                                                         $18.50
Market Style Finger Snacks                                                                                      $15.00

FOOD & BEVERAGE RELATED
Wedding cake - up to 12 portions                                                                            $50.00
Sparkling Wine per person                                                                                      $8.00
Corkage Sparkling Wine per 750ml bottle                                                                 $25.00
Corkage Sparkling Wine per magnum bottle                                                             $35.00
Corkage Wine per 750ml bottle                                                                               $20.00
Corkage Wine per magnum bottle                                                                           $30.00

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.

zanzibar hotels

  stone town hotels

  east coast hotels

  north coast hotels

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
Reiner is a resident of Zanzibar, but hails form Germany. He is well known for his videography and his brilliant editing. He is a true professional and has a great passion for his work. Click here to view a sample of his videography?

PHOTOGRAPHERS
We have photographers, all of whom residing on Zanzibar, who help in capturing the memorable moments at our weddings.

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
Joe has a degree in Fine Art, specializing in Fine Art Photography. In 2006 he was awarded with the coveted Photographer of the Year in South Africa. He believes that wedding photographs should be romantic and uncluttered; they must capture the atmosphere and essence of your big day.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY RATES
Beach Wedding                                                                                                                  $150
Dhow Wedding                                                                                                                   $220
Mtoni Palace Ruins Wedding Package                                                                                   $180
Sandbank Wedding Package                                                                                               $250
Mbweni Ruins - Dhow - Mtoni Wedding Package                                                                     $380
Antje - Beach Wedding                                                                                                       $150
Antje - Dhow Wedding                                                                                                        $220
Antje - Mtoni Palace Ruins Wedding Package                                                                        $180
Antje - Sandbank Wedding Package                                                                                    $250

Antje - Mbweni Ruins - Dhow - Mtoni Wedding Package                                                          $380
Sala - charge per day                                                                                                        $1350
Joe - charge per day - quotation on request
Reiner - Videographer - Beach Wedding                                                                               $380
Reiner - Videographer - Dhow Wedding                                                                                $380
Reiner - Videographer - Mtoni Palace Ruins Wedding Package                                                 $400
Reiner - Videographer - Sandbank Wedding Package                                                             $450
Reiner - Videographer - Mbweni Ruins - Dhow - Mtoni Wedding Package                                   $480

HAIR & MAKE-UP
Matilda is our hair and beauty specialist. She is a professional hair stylist and uses her Italian style to make the bride to be even more beautiful.

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.

MREMBO SPA

We use a local salon, Mrembo, for all our beauty treats.

Indulge in the sweet-smelling scents of Ylang Ylang, jasmine and rose, try traditional scrubs and delight in the decadence of the Spice Islands.

LET?S ELOPE! Zanzibar island wedding strictly for 2

Just the two of you, the beach, the setting sun and the you?ve always wanted?

A dreamy affair where you get to exchange your vows away from the rest of the world, surrounded by the beauty that is Africa.

Whether you are getting married on a whim, or planning that perfect wedding for two, we have the place that is ideal for you!

After your private ceremony, dine the night away under the stars, romantic doesn?t even begin to describe the feeling?

? Strictly 2 people

This includes:

? The legalities and the ceremony

Please refer to the list below for optional extras.

ZANZIBAR ISLAND WEDDING ITINERARY:

? Just as the sun sets, the groom awaits the bride on the beach.
? The bride makes her way to the beach, through the palm arches decorated with local flowers, to meet her groom.
? Father Charles conducts a beautiful ceremony, religious or non-religious, according to your preference.

Optional extras include, but are not limited to:

? Hire of the private beach chapel
? Hire of the private beach gazebo for evening dining
? Photographer
? Hair and make-up

Lets Elope! Zanzibar Wedding Package

Strictly 2 people $1080.-USD

View More Zanzibar Wedding Additional Optional Extras?

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.

zanzibar hotels

stone town hotels

east coast hotels

north coast hotels

villas
 

wedding information

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:32:47 +0100 http://www.trayle.com/blogpost/read/ZanzibarMagic/945 http://www.trayle.com/blogpost/read/ZanzibarMagic/944 Pemba Island Channel Humpback Whale Season Started.

Humpbacks Whales have been seen this week passing just a few hundred meters off the beach at The Manta Resort breaching and playing right in front.

 

 

 

They are heading south.
 

We saw a mother and calf most of the day moving very slowly and the next day we saw a single whale, probably a male.

The mornings are calm and so it is possible to either kayak out or jump in a boat and skirt nearby them as they are seen on the horizon.

Afternoons when the wind kicks up the waves, it?s best to enjoy the sightings with a pair of binoculars from the verandah.

This phenomenon we expect to continue till September.

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Yours Truly,

www.ZanzibarMagic.com

]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:07:50 +0100 http://www.trayle.com/blogpost/read/ZanzibarMagic/944 http://www.trayle.com/blogpost/read/ZanzibarMagic/850 Tanzania is the only country in the world, which has allocated more then 25% of its total area to wildlife National Parks and protected areas. Blessed with spectacular scenery, prolific wildlife and a superb coastline, Tanzania has long attracted seekers of an exotic holiday, from across the globe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Its uniqueness, rich history, cultural heritage, idyllic beaches and wildlife safaris complemented by warm hospitality of the charming people, make for a most memorable experience.

There are 14 National Parks, 33 Game Reserves, 44 Game controlled areas, a conservation area and 2 marine parks.

Tanzania wildlife resources are considered among the finest in the world and they include the greatest game park in the world, the Serengeti National Park (Plains), home to the most storied annual wildlife migration anywhere, the world famous giant, unfenced zoo, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the biggest volcano calderas in Africa, Lake Manyara, and Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro, an amateur climber's delight, in the north, Mikumi, Ruaha National Parks and the world's largest (and best) game reserve, the href="http://www.zanzibarmagic.com/english2nd/selous.htm">Selous Game Reserve in the South.

Tanzania has the best places for fishing and water sports in Africa, perhaps the world: hundreds of miles of Indian Ocean coastline and all of Africa's great Lakes, Victoria, Tanganyika, and Nyasa, (no other country touches more then one). Other attractions include the splendid sandy beaches, North and South of Dar es Salaam, Africa's most exotic and compelling island, the legendary Spice isle of Zanzibar, and excellent deep-sea fishing at Mafia Island and Pemba Island.

Within the Indian Ocean Isles are relics of ancient settlements and historical monuments.

For the visiting tourist, Tanzania also offers a unique culture and crafts notably the Maasai culture and art, Makonde sculptures and carving done in ebony.

Further more, Tanzanians are hospitable people, the most friendliest people on the planet.

Tanzania is probably the best country in the world:-))

www.ZanzibarMagic.com  

]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:17:19 +0000 http://www.trayle.com/blogpost/read/ZanzibarMagic/850 http://www.trayle.com/blogpost/read/ZanzibarMagic/848 Zanzibar East Coast voted and included in the Top 30 Island Beaches in the world by the prestigious Conde' Nast Traveler in their article "20 years...30 beaches"!!

Zanzibar- Zanzibar East Coast was named as one of the top island beaches in the world standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Petit St Vincent in the St Vincent and the Grenadines, Plaza de las Salinas in Ibiza, Shipwreck Beach in Zakynthos to name a few.

Zanzibar's East Coast was noted for its "safe swimming, seldom crowded, hotel, cafes, bars and natural shade."

The article says:

"This 12 mile beach on the Zanzibar East Coast is populated mostly by locals-fisherman wading to their boats, brightly dressed women husking coconuts or gathering seaweed, kids with dreams knocking around a deflated football."

Noted as the WOW FACTOR

Zanzibar is one of the most exotic of African islands, and Zanzibar East Coast is its wide and blinding white beach"

"We have always known how magnificent the East Coast is- but we are delighted that the rest of the world is recognizing its beauty.

We hope that this prestigious selection will put Zanzibar firmly in its place as one of the most beautiful islands of the world - with the peaceful and untouched South Eastern Coast of the island getting the acknowledgment it deserves."

Zanzibar East Coast Tour Jambiani, Paje, Bwejuu

The east coast of Zanzibaris lined with powder-white beaches which look out towards a long barrier reef, about a kilometer offshore.

Inland there's a coastal strip of coconut palms within which there are small fishing villages and a variety of places to stay.

There's good diving and snorkeling here, Ocean Paradise Resort and Matemwe and Shooting Star Inn have nearby dive centers for easy diving and snorkeling trips. (Such trips often visit the reefs around Mnemba Island .)

A new facility is the Palms private villas not to forget the new Fairmont Hotels Resorts Zanzibar !!

To the north of this long coast, Matemwe Retreat and Lodge occupies an isolated spot above a long sandy beach. It's a reliable choice; with stylish upgraded rooms, plenty of space and it has a very well-established atmosphere.

Karafuu Beach Hotel and Spa another classic tucked away in the Michamvi Bay, well recommended!!

In a class of it's own, Tanzania's top beach destination is Mnemba Island ? a small island about 5km off Zanzibar East Coast with one, small exclusive lodge on it taking just 20 people.

You really can go barefoot all day here, Robinson Crusoe style . Mnemba Island costs are very high, but then it is very good, and it's almost always full!

With a visitors list including Bill Gates, Naomi Campbell cost of the rooms isn't the issue to many of Mnemba Island guests.

Zanzibar Accommodation Lodges in a Nutshell http://www.zanzibarmagic.com

 

]]> Tue, 01 Jan 2008 13:12:14 +0000 http://www.trayle.com/blogpost/read/ZanzibarMagic/848 http://www.trayle.com/blogpost/read/ZanzibarMagic/842 Tanzania is the only country in the world, which has allocated more then 25% of its total area to wildlife National Parks and protected areas.

Blessed with spectacular scenery, prolific wildlife and a superb coastline, Tanzania has long attracted seekers of an exotic holiday, from across the globe.

www.ZanzibarMagic.com

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