Getting Married in Sri Lanka,The legal requirements for Registration of Marriages of Foreign Nationals in Sri Lanka are very straightforward. You are required to produce the following documents to the Divisional/District Registrar of the area where your marriage would take place.

Legal Requirements for Registration of Marriages of Foreign Nationals in Sri Lanka

• Birth Certificate(s).
• Your Passport.
• If under 18 years of age, evidence of parental consent in the form of a statutory declaration.
• An affidavit signed by a solicitor/statutory declaration to confirm who you are and your present status (un-Married).
• If divorced, a decree absolute.
• If widowed, the death certificate of your late spouse and your previous marriage certificate.
• If you have changed your name, a deed poll (including divorcees who have reverted to their maiden names).
• If adopted, an adoption certificate.

All documents must be in English in case of foreign nationals and you must have been in Sri Lanka for at least four working days before the wedding can take place to allow time for completion of all paper work. (the Exact length of time may vary).

If you have a get additional Information about legal requirements for Registration of Marriages of Foreign Nationals in Sri Lanka:

Registrar General's Department
No 280, Main Street
Colombo 11
Sri Lanka
TP: 00 94 11 2393071

Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
No: 97A, Galle Road
Colombo 3
Sri Lanka
TP:00 94 11 4718972


Wedding Packages in Sri Lanka

If you planned getting your wedding in Sri Lanka, you can see the special wedding packages in Sri Lanka.

Wedding Package 1

• Personal wedding consultant
• Traditional flora decorated ‘poruwa’ for the ceremony


• Decorated reception setting
• ‘Jayamangala gatha’ – Traditional blessing sung by the village choir
• ‘Ashtaka’ – Traditional ceremonial blessing


• Traditional oil lamp decorated with flowers
• Traditional Kandyan dancers and drummers


• Milk rice and traditional sweet meats at the ceremony


• Bouquet and Boutonniere for the couple
• Two tier wedding cake structure




• Special candle-lit dinner for the couple on the day of the wedding
• 1 bottle Sparkling wine for toasting
• Decorated room on wedding night with fruit platter, flowers and chocolates
• Romantic breakfast in bed the following morning
• Marriage registrar and translation of marriage certificate to English
• Government and administrative charges

Optional Extras:
- Photographs and negatives (24 photographs; 4” x 6”)
- Photographs and negatives (36 photographs; 8’ x 13”)
- Framed 10” x 12” wedding photograph
- Professional video of the ceremony and reception (60 minutes on DVD)
- Elephant to greet the couple at beginning and for the going-away & short ride




- Bullock cart for going-away
- Tuk-tuk for going-away
- Traditional Sri Lankan Dress (Kandyan tradition) for the bride
- Traditional Sri Lankan dress (Kandyan tradition) for the groom
- Professional Bridal dressing


- Professional hair styling and make up by beautician
- Extra bouquets for retinue (each)
- Extra boutonniere for retinue (each)
- Champagne for toasting (per bottle)
- Sparkling wine for reception (per bottle)
- Chef’s selection of Hors d’ Oeuvres for reception (per person)
- Special gala 4-course seafood dinner(excl. lobster) for guests (per person)
- Live music during the event (calypso music)
- Live music during the event (saxophonist)
- Tree-planting with the names of the couple engraved on wood
- Romantic boat ride with picnic lunch for two

Wedding Package 2

• Fee for Registrar
• Onsite wedding coordinator
• Body massage for couple on the day prior to the wedding
• Marriage license and certificate


• Bottle of sparkling wine for the couple during the ceremony
• Two-tiered wedding cake
• Fruits & Flowers on arrival
• Bouquet and button-hole
• Witness if required
• 15 minute Elephant ride for the couple
• 30-minute video of the wedding ceremony on CD
• Decorated wedding location
• Traditional oil lamp decorated with fresh flowers
• Traditional religious blessings sung by a group of Sri Lanka girls
• Souvenir gift from the hotel
• 01 Hour Boat ride
• 24 Photographs with album (8 x 13 inches with 72 negatives)

Wedding Package 3


• Pre-wedding spa / Ayurveda package for the couple
• Marriage license and certificate
• Fee for registrar
• Two-tiered wedding cake
• Witness if required
• 30 minute video of the wedding ceremony on CD
• Onsite wedding coordinator
• Fruits & Flowers on arrival
• Bouquet and button-hole
• Kandyan Dancers and Drummers
• Traditional religious blessings sung by a group of Sri Lanka girls
• Traditional oil lamp decorated with fresh flowers
• 15 minute Elephant ride for the couple
• 5 course candle-lit dinner on wedding night
• Free canapés and soft drinks for 10 guests during the ceremony
• Bottle of sparkling wine for the couple during the ceremony
•Souvenir gift from the hotel
•01 Hour Boat ride
•30 Photographs with album (8 x 13 inches with 72 negatives)

Getting married in Sri Lanka will be a bright idea. the cakes are also well done and decided. I would love to give an opportunity of this to our list in pour wedding day.

It is so nice to celebrate your wedding in Sri Lanka. They have a beautiful ambiance and environment. They also have good photography. Sri Lanka is a very nice place for wedding venue.