A couple is not able to get officially married in Mozambique unless they are resident in the country. It is therefore wise to get the legalities performed in your home country.
Missionary: We can assist in sourcing a priest to do the ceremony as there are usually missionaries who often move around the area quite a bit. Please let our office know if you would like to have the ceremony performed by a local priest.
Friend: Many couples use family members or friends to conduct the ceremony. This is always very personal and the advantage is that the ceremony can be written by the couple getting married.
Photographer
There cannot be a more beautiful photographic setting for a wedding couple than Vilanculos Beach Lodge.
Your photographer will be given a 20% discounted rate on dinner bed and breakfast for a maximum of 3 nights.
Flowers and decor
Flowers need to be flown in from Johannesburg. Please enquire from the Lodge regarding flight times and schedules.
Vilanculos Beach Lodge does not take any responsibility for the arrangement of flowers; this should be done by the wedding party.
Import fees might be applicable at the airport, and an invoice needs to accompany the flowers because they need to be declared at customs, Vilanculos. Duty might be payable.
Local materials e.g. shells, drift wood, sand, curios can be used very effectively in place of flowers. These can be used for table decorations etc.
Palm fronds are readily available locally and the traditional way of enhancing a wedding venue. Strips of palm can be used as table decoration.
(Please discuss specifications with the Lodge Management, as fees might be applicable)
Flower petals & bubbles are a good alternative to the traditional throwing of good luck confetti.
Music
The local, rural church choir can be arranged to sing during the ceremony. The songs are normally either Portuguese or Matswa, the local language spoken in the area. They will charge a nominal fee.
A local musician or DJ can be arranged and will be charged accordingly.
Music will be turned down at 22h00 to avoid disturbing other Lodge guests. If the wedding party takes the entire lodge the music can be played loudly until the party ends.
Should you wish to bring your own DJ, he would have to supply his own equipment, as we only have a CD player. Bar
We require the client to brief us regarding their bar requirements for the provision of specific wine and champagne as orders need to be placed at least 8 weeks prior to the wedding to allow the Lodge time to import any special requests not available locally.
Open bar includes wine, malts, beers and soft drinks, and any limits set will be controlled by the manager on duty, and needs to be signed off by the person responsible for the account.
Cash bar for guests to settle directly.
Should waiters and bar staff work later than 24:00, their services will be charged at the standard overtime rate.
Bar prices are subject to currency fluctuations & change without notice. An updated price list is available from the lodge upon request.
No wine, malts, spirits, beers, soft drinks or champagnes may be brought onto the premises.
Any changes to the bar requirements must please be done in writing
Welcome drinks Welcome drinks are not included in the venue fee for the guests arriving at the reception venue.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options are available.
Non-alcoholic options: Fruit juice (variety of flavours)
Home made ice tea
Alcoholic options Orange juice with sparkling wine
R&R (rum & raspberry cocktail) Wedding cake
A simple wedding cake can be made at the Lodge at an extra charge, to be discussed with the food and beverage manager
Should you require a more professional cake this will have to be brought with you. Menus Menus are designed around your requests and preferences. We are able to offer a Table d'hôte, buffet and set menu.
Please discuss your ideas directly with the Lodge and the food and beverage manager when you visit for a site inspection. Menus will be confirmed 60 days prior to the wedding. The menu will be at no extra cost involved if the guests are booked on a dinner, bed and breakfast package
Complimentary to wedding couple
50% of the cost of accommodation only, maximum 2 people for 2 nights during your site inspection, and will be deducted from the final wedding account
20% discount on accommodation package should 20-40 guests be staying at the Lodge for a minimum of 3 nights. 1 Nights free accommodation to wedding couple the night of the wedding.
Please note
Any damage or breakages to Vilanculos Beach Lodge property will be charged for on the main wedding account
Any personal items left at the venue are done so at the owner's own risk.
No children are allowed under the age of 16.
No permanent alterations to the building are allowed, e.g. hanging hooks or nails in the walls, roof or frames without permission from management.
Any candles provided may not be placed directly onto the table cloths. They must be in suitable candleholders wide enough to catch the wax so that no damage is done to the linen.
Non-biodegradable objects i.e. paper confetti, & streamers are not allowed. Help us keep our environment litter free.
Payment requirements
Bookings are secured by the payment of:
25% non-refundable deposit payable 7 days from date of booking, including estimated extra costs of open bar bill, hire of equipment, venue, musician, meal surcharge etc.
Full payment due 45 days prior to arrival. We accept payment in cash (any major currency) Visa or Master card, and bank transfers
The spectacular view, open space, sea breeze and warm sunlight were enough to rejuvenate my soul, but combined with the great facilities, wonderful service and good food offered by the lodge it made for a memorable holiday.
