Destination Weddings in Cook Islands
The Cook Islands contain some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery of any group in the South Pacific. The scent of frangipani lingers in the air, clear turquoise waters gently stroke the white sandy shores, and the gentle wind sways the fronds of coconut palms.
FlyingTime
8.5hrs depending on scheduling
Weather
Warm and sunny all year round. Dry season: April to November; average temperatures 20ºC - 26ºC. Wet season: December to March; average temperatures 22ºC - 28ºC.
PeakSeason
July to October
Requirements
To allow for processing of your Wedding Licence by the Justice Department you will need to be in Rarotonga for 4 full working days prior to the date of your wedding. For example, if you were to register on a Monday, the earliest you can marry is the Friday of that week. You can pay an urgent fee to have the licence obtained quicker.
The bride and groom must bring the following documentation to allow a smooth process of registering their intent to marry in Fiji.
Certified or original copy of their Birth certificate
Valid Passport
If previously married a copy of the divorce papers
Celebrants
You can choose either a Minister or a Non-Religious Celebrant to perform your wedding ceremony. There are a number of faiths represented in Rarotonga including the Cook Islands Christian Church (derived from the London Missionary Society which was formed by the Protestant churches.
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