Weddings & Honeymoons
“I’m getting married in Sri Lanka, but not until 2010!! I’ve spoken to a couple of b2b’s (brides-to-be) who are going to a great hotel at Beruwela on the west coast to get married, and it looks gorgeous! Will you be having lots of people attending? Are you having your make-up and hair done at the hotel? I’m not sure they’ll be able to cope with my hair (long and curly).” – Internet chatter.Sri Lanka’s remarkable achievements never cease to amaze. But after all, the country is a small miracle. For instance, the Tour Operators’ outbound report for 2004/2005 states that Sri Lanka is third in the rankings of top honeymoon destinations after Venice and Paris! Little wonder, for more and more visitors are getting married in traditional style in Sri Lanka. To take things one step further, why not consider the island as the location for a magical wedding anniversary celebration or second honeymoon?
Being a multi-cultural society, many different marriage traditions are practiced, which means that whatever your faith, you will not be disappointed - Christian church weddings, both Catholic and Protestant; an authentic Buddhist (or Kandyan) wedding, featuring traditional dancers, drummers - and caparisoned elephants if you wish; the Hindu wedding with its many rituals; the lavish Muslim wedding; and a simple customized civil wedding.