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Romantic
beach weddings on a tropical beaches of the island of Sri Lanka or a wedding
that has all flavours of the Sri Lankan culture and set amongst the beautiful
nature scenery in the hill country. To add colours to your weddings there
is always extras like elephant rides, drummers, dancers and beautifully
decorated stages called "Poruwa". |
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• The wedding
couple is escorted to the wedding location by drummers and Kandyan dancers
in procession. |
| • The couples
stand on the "Mangul Poruwa" (an elevated wedding platform made
of coconut leaves and decorated with fresh flowers). |
| • The couple
offers 7 betel leaf bundles to the Gods with the request for protecting
the lives of seven generations originating from their marriage. |
| • The exchange
of wedding rings (supplied by the couple). |
| • The bridegroom
dresses the bride with a gold necklace (brought by the groom). |
| • Chanting of
"Jayamangala Gatha" by 6 virgins to invoke the blessings for the
couple. |
| • Exchange of
gifts between the couple (brought by the couple). |
| • The small fingers
of the bride and groom are tied with gold thread to symbolise the bond and
unity. Holy water is poured onto the fingers whilst the chantings continue.
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| • The couple
step down from the "poruwa" and a fresh coconut is broken in front
of the couple to drive away evil spirits. |
| • Registration
of names by the Government Marriage Registrar in the presence of 2 attesting
witnesses (if no relatives or friends of the couple are present, hotel staff
will sign as witnesses). |
| • Lighting of
a brass oil lamp by the couple for a bright future. |
| • Cutting of
the wedding cake. |
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• The couple
should hold a minimum period of residency at the hotel of 4 days prior to
the date of the ceremony. |
| • The wedding
will take place in the hotel premises and it will be conducted by the Master
of Ceremonies at any day between 8.00a.m. and 18.00 p.m. except on Sundays
and Public Holidays. |
| • No one under
21 years of age is permitted to marry in Sri Lanka as according to Government
regulations. |
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• Photocopies
of Birth Certificates of the couple.
If Divorced or widowed Certificates of Divorce or Death Certificate.
Photocopies of Passports. |
| • Details of
your names, addresses and occupations, Details of parent's names, occupations
and addresses and an affidavit confirming marital status. |
| • If unmarried
an affidavit certificate should be forwarded. |
| • The above should
reach the hotel 30 days prior to the date of ceremony. Original documents
must be taken on holiday with you. |
| • Also originals
of above documents will have to be produced to the respective hotel at least
4 days prior to the ceremony. |
| • The necessary
marriage certificate and Ministry’s approval with English translation
will be delivered to the client within 14 working days after the ceremony.
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104 Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo
05 , Sri Lanka
Tel: (+94-11) 2589960, 2589966, 2580742, 2503750-54
Tele fax: (+94-11) 2589968, 2503755.
E-Mail: tours@ronanair.com
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