Planning A Christian Wedding In Africa
Many couples like to select an unusual destination for their wedding ceremony, vow renewal ceremonies, second weddings etc. Flying off to exotic islands, underwater weddings, weddings in the sky, African safari weddings are quite common in today's world. Planning a Christian wedding in Africa offers a load of opportunities to make it something special and unique. Safari weddings can be organized by tour operators who along with wedding planners work in tandem to ensure that your wedding is something spectacular and unforgettable. Whether Catholic, Protestant, Methodist, Anglican, Baptist or whatever denomination you may belong to, Christian African safari wedding are planned to perfection.
From arrangements or priests to conduct the wedding ceremony to all the decorations, catering and honeymoon packages are all arranged by tour specialists who are well versed in this kind of planning and arrangement. Accommodation for close family and friends in caravans, hotels, tents or motels can also be planned. Tying the knot and having a Christian wedding ceremony complete with priests, flowers, candles and altar in a game reserve or a camp with elephants, lions, monkeys and zebras around will be a thrilling experience.
Christian weddings held at beach side locations in Africa too are quite common. Top locations would include Zanzibar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Ballito Bay and Cape Town where one could have all the trimmings of a church wedding but held in an exotic or far away location. Nothing can be more romantic and meaningful than raising the toast to an African sunset or saying "I Do" with the Victoria Falls in the back ground. Photographs of the newly married couple taken in national safari park settings or with a background view of some wild animals will definitely make your wedding day a memorable occasion and something that you will treasure for the rest of your life.
It is necessary for all relevant documentation to be completed from the Church to authorize a marriage in a foreign country. No Christian marriage can be solemnized without documents and certificates from churches of both bride and groom. To conduct or arrange an international wedding one would require details of travel dates, wedding date, permission from respective Churches, which would include certificates and documents required for registration of marriage, nationality of bride and groom, guest list and style of accommodation etc.
After the wedding and once the guests have left for home the bride and groom can enjoy a secluded honey moon in Africa's exotic locations. White water rafting down the Zambezi River is usually organized from July to January with the best months being August and September. No honeymoon in Africa would be complete without a visit to Victoria Falls. Light aircraft flights are available which will take you over the Falls, Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. This 15 minute scenic flight will leave you breathless and the sight from the air. So if you are planning a Christian wedding or anniversary celebration to Africa one must always book well in advance, consult experienced tour and travel operators and ensure that your vacation and ceremony go from start to finish without a hitch.