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Romantic
Wedding Locations
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Amanpuri,
Phuket, Thailand
At the Amanpuri, perched on a peninsula
overlooking the Andaman Sea in Phuket,
happy couples can have an informal Buddhist
blessing involving up to five monks. Christian
and non-religious blessings are also available.
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Amansara
Resort, Siem Reap, Cambodia
The Amansara in Siem Reap, Cambodia, is
an intimate 12-suite resort, where legally
binding ceremonies can be arranged once
a marriage has been registered with the
Cambodian authorities. (This takes about
three weeks.)
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Banyan
Tree Phuket, Phuket,
Thailand
Bordered by the golden sands and gentle
waves of the Andaman Sea, Thailand, Banyan
Tree Phuket is an oasis of peace and tranquility.
The hotel contains 108 luxuriously appointed
villas as well as Asia's first and largest
garden spa. Exuding seclusion, luxury
and romance, this exotic hideaway boasts
only the finest facilities and ambience.
4 Days/3 Nights from $932 |
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Four
Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Koh
Samui, Thailand
An away-from-it-all hillside resort on
the mystical Gulf of Siam. Spacious Thai
villas are wrapped in tropical gardens,
conserved coconut groves and the amphitheatre
of sky, sea and islands. Enjoy the forest
spa. Dine at hillcrest or beachside. Splash
in the private bay. And explore a pristine
world of beaches, reefs, rainforest and
sunshine. Please call for current
pricing. |
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Four
Seasons at Jimbaran Bay, Bali
Enjoy the mystique of Bali in your elegant,
private Balinese villa, complete with
separate sleeping, bathing and living
pavilions, and ocean views from your plunge
pool.
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Four
Seasons Resort at Sayan, Ubud
This secluded, intimate hideaway extends
from the top of the rolling hillside down
to the river's edge. Nestled in the central
highlands of Bali, Four Seasons Resort
Sayan, overlooks the lush greenery of
terraced rice fields rising from the sacred
Ayung River. Meandering paths lead to
luxurious villas, each with its own private
plunge pool and secluded outdoor shower,
open to the sky with a view of the tranquil
river. Suites offer panoramic views over
the valley and are located in the main
building.
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The
Ritz-Carlton Resort & Spa,
Jimbaran
Overlooking the azure Indian Ocean, this
resort features 13 restaurants and lounges,
an 18-hole golf putting course and a secluded
private beach.
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Planning
a Resort Wedding in Asia
For
a marriage to be legal in Indonesia,
the law requires two separate ceremonies:
a religious ceremony (Christian - Protestant
or Catholic - Muslim, Hindu or Buddhist),
followed by a civil ceremony performed a government
registrar. Before the wedding, you must apply
in person for a "certificate of non-impediment",
issued by your country's embassy or consulate.
(If you only have the religious ceremony,
you will receive a church marriage certificate
only.) Remember that a Balinese traditional
ceremonial blessing, or a northern Thai-style
Lanna blessing, is a blessing only, even though
it is usually held in true wedding style.
Phuket,
Thailand,
is another dream wedding destination, with
Thai Buddhist weddings particularly popular
among foreign visitors. To be legally married,
both partners have to visit their embassies
in Bangkok at least a week before the wedding
to sign declarations that both are free to
marry. (A marriage in Thailand cannot be registered
without these forms, and overseas documents
will not be accepted. If you have been married
before, you may need proof that you are divorced
- the same proof is needed in all other Asian
countries. You'll also need, apart from your
passport, your original birth certificate.)
Once signed and witnessed, the forms must
be translated into Thai and taken to the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok to be certified
(use a local agency to assist with this process).
The paperwork must then be taken to the local
district office where the ceremony is going
to take place (Phuket, for example), to arrange
an appointment to register your marriage (the
legal part of the marriage). Agents such as
Bangkok Translation Office (e-mail: bkk@email.com)
can help you with this. Once all is in order,
you can have your religious wedding ceremony
- traditional Thai, Buddhist or Christian
Both
Muslim and civil marriages are legal in Malaysia,
but first you have to sign a declaration that
there are no legal obstacles to your marriage.
You have to be in the country for seven days
before you can give 21 days' notice of your
intention to marry. You can get married at
a registrar office, or during a religious
ceremony where the church or temple official
is an appointed assistant registrar. Your
marriage certificate has to be validated by
the Malaysian Foreign Affairs Department,
as well as your country's embassy, in order
for it to be recognised back home. Documents
needed include your birth certificate and
a certified “certificate of single status”.
All the documents must be originals and certified
by the Malaysian embassy or High Commission
in your home country. You will also need three
colour passport photos.
India
offers some breathtaking locations for resort
weddings, whether it's at a historic palace
in Jaipur (where there's lots and lots of
sand) or at a beach resort in Goa.
If
you want to marry in Goa,
you need to arrive at least 15 days before
the wedding, so that the paperwork (including
a court hearing to get permission to marry)
can be finalised. In addition to presenting
your birth certificates, both parties have
to get "no impediment for marriage"
certificates from the local Death, Birth and
Marriage Registration office. If one of you
is divorced, you need proof of this too.
Foreigners
wanting to get married in the Philippines
need to get a "certificate of legal capacity"
from their consulate or diplomatic representative.
A marriage licence application can then be
made at the local civil registrar office.
Documents include any existing divorce decree
(or a death certificate if one of the parties
has been widowed). There is a 10-day waiting
period before the marriage licence is issued.
Once issued, it must be used within 120 days.
The marriage must be solemnised by a priest,
imam or member of the judiciary.
To
marry in Singapore,
both spouses-to-be must have been in the city
state for 15 continuous days before being
allowed to file a notice of marriage. (Foreign
work permit holders need prior approval to
marry from the Controller of Work Permits
in the Ministry of Manpower.)
The
stunning picture-postcard Maldives
is an obvious resort wedding choice - but
non-Muslims cannot get legally married there,
although several resorts offer memorable non-binding
ceremonies.
At
any rate, it is always worth double-checking
with your home embassy in the country where
you intend to get married whether a legal
marriage in that country will be considered
valid back home.
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