Weddings in the Cook Islands

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Overview

Getting married in the Cook Islands is romantic, easy and uncomplicated. The Cook Islands is a true Pacific Islands paradise, and an ideal choice for an unforgettable tropical island wedding. The Cook Islands contain some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery of any group in the South Pacific and the people are warm and genuine, always greeting you with their beautiful smile and friendly eyes.

Marriages in the Cook Islands are legally binding and internationally recognized. The legal age of consent to marry is 20 years, otherwise written approval by parents is required. Applications for a License must be made in person to the Registrar of Marriages in the Cook Islands at least 3 working days prior to the marriage. The Registrar may waiver the three day requirement in special circumstances, but your wedding coordinator must apply in advance and a small fee is applicable. Application for this license cannot be made outside the Cook Islands.

The following documents are required:

• Your passport and birth certificate will be required when filling out the "Notice of Intended Marriage" at the Registrars Office.
  
• A copy of the Decree Absolute if divorced
  
• All documentation must be in English or translated into English.
  
• Catholic couples will need to have completed a course for engaged couples, such as the FOCCUS program, and will need to have Baptism Certificates.

Weddings are a very popular thing in the Cook Islands, most of the hotels have a wedding package available, for more specific information about the locations wedding packages either contact your travel agent or the wedding coordinator for that location.