Kenya, one of the top tourist destinations in Africa has stunning beaches and hotels that are easily accessible to its visitors. Holding a wedding in Kenya offers the bride, groom and the guests an awesome opportunity to experience the romance and adventure found in Kenya. It might seem an impossible task to organize a wedding especially if you are a foreigner but don't worry because I am here to share my experiences with you.



Kenya is lucky to have many private game ranches or lodges which allows a myriad of choice for those interested in having their wedding in this country. For example, the bride and groom can get a special wedding package that can also include their guests. On the other hand, Kenya is also considered one of the most romantic destinations for those seeking to have their honeymoon here. There are many options for those couples that are searching for a private paradise of privacy and peace.

When planning a wedding, couples should let their imaginations run wild for their wedding to be truly memorable. One of the major issues to consider when organizing a wedding in Kenya is the backdrop for the special day. Some of the options to consider include beach, the bush, riverbanks, tented wilderness camps or in remote safari locations. The choices are many.

Weddings in Kenya can be conducted in many ways including having it on the beach barefoot, relaxing under the canvas or even have it in the traditional formal black ties and wedding gowns. Because of its mix of formality and wilderness experience, this has becomes Kenya's trademark of a romantic safari lifestyle which makes it easy to arrange a honeymoon or wedding in Kenya.

When a wedding is arranged in one of the beach resorts in Kenya, the reception place of the hotel is radically transformed and turned into a wedding chapel and decorated with stunning tropical flower. The ceremony itself is officiated by a pastor or marriage registrar which is then followed by a garden reception. The reception also gives the visitors the opportunity to sample some of the sumptuous Kenyan sea food. The evening dance then brings an end to a relaxed and joyful occasion.

Below is one option of having your wedding done in Galdessa Camp that is located in Tsavo East National park

Wedding in Galdessa Camp

Galdessa Camp is a small luxury tented lodge that is located in the Tsavo East national park. The camp has eight spacious "bandas" that are constructed under the shade of the doum palm trees. The camps are spacious, comfy and fresh to the visitor. All the tented lodges face the Yatta Plateau, which is said to be the world's largest lava flow.

The walls are made of canvas and mosquito netting tastefully set in timber frames. The natural woods, thatched roofs, stone tables and mosquito netting form a romantic interior which enhances the contact with the rhythms and sounds of the natural world outside.

Another romantic room is the honeymoon suite which has its own sitting room, a platform to view the wildlife and a water wallow. This is one of the few camps that is found in one of the best successful conservation projects in Kenya and as such is blessed to have about 48 black rhinos within its area.

The documents that are required to have a wedding in Kenya include passports, birth certificates, Certificate of No Impediment, decrees (for divorcees) or a death certificate,for those that have been widowed.

The couples that are intending to get married need to be in the country three working days before the wedding date and they need to apply for a special wedding license to go ahead with their wedding. When they wed they will receive a wedding certificate and after another four working days, will receive a certified copy of the entry into wedding registry.