Getting married in the Cook Islands

A South Seas wedding and honeymoon is very popular with visitors to the South Pacific. Rarotonga is a favorite choice both because of its low cost in comparison with French Polynesia or Fiji and its reputation as a romantic destination.

There is a thriving industry on Rarotonga catering to the needs of couples wishing to get married as well as those who require special ceremonies to renew their original marriage vows.

Most hotels and accommodation suppliers either offer their own wedding packages or can arrange for the services of a one-stop wedding specialist to look after all the organisation.

Those who wish to make their own arrangements can do so as long as they are prepared to do a little legwork and telephoning.

Crucial requirements are:-

Cook Islands law requires all people wishing to get married to be 21 years of age or to have written consent from their parents.
Application for a marriage licence must be made in person to the Registrar of Marriages at least three working days before the wedding. You cannot apply for a licence outside the Cook Islands.
Applicants for a wedding licence must produce a passport and, if divorced, a copy of the Decree Nisi.

Marriages performed in the Cook Islands are recognised internationally. However, intending applicants should check with their own countries' marriage licensing authorities for their local requirements concerning marriages.

Churches of most denominations exist in the Cook Islands. They include Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Congregational, Cook Islands Christian Church, Seventh Day Adventist, Mormon and Ba'hai. The marriage requirements of these will be the same as in other countries.

More information is available from:-
Registrar's Department
Department of Justice and Lands
PO Box 11
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Phone: 682 29410 Fax: 682 29610
E-mail: [email protected]

Wedding organisers include:-
Captain Tama's Cruizes [email protected]
Edgewater Resort [email protected]
Little Polynesian [email protected]
Manuia Beach Boutique Resort [email protected]
Moana Sands Beachfront Hotel [email protected]
Pacific Resort Rarotonga [email protected]
Pacific Resort Aitutaki [email protected]
Rarotongan Beach Resort [email protected]
Shona's Weddings [email protected]
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa [email protected]
Wedded Bliss Rarotonga [email protected]
Wedding Planning Rarotonga Limited [email protected]
Weddings Cook Islands [email protected]

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