Wedding Seychelles - Getting married in the Seychelles
Getting married in the Seychelles – what a dream!
There is no better place in the world to get married on the beach!
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Why an experienced wedding photographer is indispensable in the Seychelles
Of course, someone has to capture your special day in timelessly beautiful wedding pictures. Preferably someone who has worked as a wedding photographer in the Seychelles over 300 times. A photographer who knows the islands like no other and is now one of the most experienced travel and wedding consultants for the Seychelles in the entire German-speaking world. I speak your native language and will be happy to support you as an interpreter if required. Long before your big trip, I will answer all your important questions about your dream wedding in the Seychelles.
Typical questions about getting married in the Seychelles
You probably have a lot of questions before your wedding:
- “Who does the hair and make-up before the wedding?”
- “Which hotel suits our budget and our personal ideas?”
- “Which beach should we get married on to minimize the number of spectators?”
- “How do we get from the hotel to the wedding venue and back again?”
- “Is there THE ideal time for a wedding in the Seychelles?”
I know the answers to these and many other questions – after all, I have helped over 300 couples to date to make their wedding in the Seychelles perfect.
Simple planning: direct contact with the registrar
I will be happy to put you in direct contact with the registrar in good time before your wedding. She will support you with the organization and planning of your ceremony and documents. Of course, I can also take care of the communication for you if required.
Wedding pictures as unique as you are
As an experienced wedding photographer in the Seychelles, I am happy to photograph you over the course of several days. This results in authentic, beautiful wedding pictures that show you as you really are. No posed poses, no unnatural behavior – just the two of you, completely unposed and happy.
Many years of experience for your dream wedding
I have been a professional photographer in Europe since 2005 and a wedding photographer in the Seychelles since 2009. I now spend more than five months a year in the Seychelles to enrich discerning couples with perfect pictures of the most beautiful trip of their lives. Whether it’s Mahé, Silhouette, Praslin, La Digue or luxury islands like Frégate Island Private – I know almost every square meter of these paradisiacal places.
Dream wedding on the most beautiful Seychelles island: La Digue
La Digue is known as the “honeymoon island” of the Seychelles. It has the most beautiful beaches, the most spectacular rock formations and particularly sunny weather – because La Digue receives only a third of the rainfall that the mountainous main island of Mahé gets. With my support, you can organize your wedding on La Digue (or on any other island) directly on site, without any complications and without expensive agencies. Another advantage: You will receive your apostille, which will make your wedding legally binding in Germany, the very next working day!
Practical travel tips for your Seychelles wedding
I am also happy to help you with practical matters relating to your trip to the Seychelles:
- “What documents do we need for the wedding?”
- “Where can we see giant tortoises in the wild?”
- “Which restaurants are recommended - also for vegetarians and vegans?”
- “How does currency exchange and inter-island travel work?”
- “Is there THE ideal time for a wedding in the Seychelles?”
I will give you comprehensive and personal advice because I know the Seychelles like the back of my hand after 53 trips (as of May 2025).
Dreamlike honeymoon and unique wedding pictures
Many couples combine their wedding in the Seychelles with a dream honeymoon. I also accompany you after the wedding ceremony for beautiful wedding pictures at different locations. You can find many examples on my Instagram account, which I update several times a week.
Sandra and Torsten from Baden-Württemberg were the first couple I was able to accompany to the Seychelles after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. They got married on 30.10.2020 on…
Nadja and Sebastian from Berlin got married in March 2021 on the island of Praslin and booked me for two days as their wedding photographer in the Seychelles. You are…
Eva and Thorben from NRW got married on La Digue at the beginning of October 2023 and had booked me as their wedding photographer for two days. Every now and…
FAQ: Questions & answers about your wedding in the Seychelles
Do you only take wedding photos in the Seychelles or can we also book you for other photo shoots?
Yes, but of course I also take family photos or couple photos of unmarried couples or couples who have been married for a long time. I also regularly do honeymoon photo shoots in the Seychelles with couples who got married in their home country and are now on vacation in the Seychelles. However, the majority of my clients are getting married in the Seychelles and have numerous questions in advance. I would like to answer these below.
Why get married in the Seychelles?
The Seychelles offer fantastic photo backdrops – probably the most photogenic backdrops in the world! What’s more, it’s warm all year round. Even at night, the thermometer never drops below 24 degrees, 365 days a year!
The beaches of the Seychelles are quite rightly considered the most beautiful in the world. The white sand, the turquoise ocean, the world-famous, bizarre granite formations (especially on the dream island of La Digue!), the relaxed atmosphere, the pleasant and extremely peaceful mentality of the Seychellois, the delicious cuisine, the tasty rum and the palatable beer, the uncomplicated journey and, last but not least, the simplicity of a marriage on the islands, where bureaucracy is almost a foreign word, make the Seychelles a paradise for a romantic wedding for two or with guests.
Is the wedding in the Seychelles recognized in Germany, Austria and other countries?
Yes, of course! Your wedding in the Seychelles will be recognized worldwide. You will receive your international marriage certificate in the Seychelles on the working day after your wedding, complete with the necessary apostille. You will then take this to the registry office in your home country, where the marriage will be registered in the Seychelles. That’s all there is to it!
What documents do we need?
Passports, international birth certificates, divorce decree or death certificate of previous partners – depending on the situation. Please read my extensive article on this carefully: https://hochzeit-seychellen.de/wissenswertes/hochzeit-seychellen-anerkennung-in-deutschland/
Do we need to apply for a visa?
No. You will receive a Visitor’s Permit free of charge when you enter the country. To enter the Seychelles, however, you must apply for a digital travel permit in advance – the so-called “Seychelles Electronic Travel Authorization” (Seychelles ETA). Here is the most important information:
Where do I submit the application?
You must submit the application online via the official platform:
Website: https://seychelles.govtas.com
Or via the official app: “Seychelles ETA” in the App Store or Google Play
When should I submit the application?
At the earliest 30 days before departure and at the latest 24 hours before departure (but then more expensive). The earlier, the better. I always do it 3-4 weeks before my departure. You get the permit within 24 hours.
What do I need for the application?
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Return ticket
- Confirmation of your accommodation booking
- Credit card to pay the processing fee (approx. 10-15 EUR)
Do I have to print anything?
After approval, you will receive a PDF document with a QR code. You can show this digitally on your cell phone or print it out when boarding and entering the country.
Where does our wedding ceremony take place?
You can choose the exact location! As a wedding expert for the Seychelles, I will of course be happy to advise you in advance. Almost all couples want to get married on one of the many dream beaches. The dream island of La Digue is a particularly good choice. However, you can also get married away from the beaches if you prefer. We would be happy to discuss this in person. The registrar will then come to the location of your choice.
How does the ceremony work?
Once you have both arrived at the wedding venue – together or one after the other, whichever you prefer – the registrar will greet you and begin the short, unbureaucratic and beautiful ceremony. The ceremony in the Seychelles usually only lasts around eight to ten minutes. The registrar reads out the short, bureaucratically necessary part with your personal details. And then it’s time for the wedding vows.
Of course, you are also welcome to say personal words in your own language! Whether this is a short sentence or three full DIN A4 pages is entirely up to you. After the ring presentation and the first wedding kiss, you can seal your marriage in writing with your signatures. Then the two witnesses sign (don’t worry, you don’t have to bring your own witnesses, but you are of course welcome to do so!) and finally the registrar signs. This seals your marriage, which is recognized worldwide. I will be happy to photograph your big day from getting ready to sunset.
When is the best time to travel to the Seychelles?
Opinions differ when it comes to the best months to travel to the Seychelles. After 54 trips to the Seychelles (as of July 2025), I could easily write a book about this. Nevertheless, I’ll try to keep it reasonably brief:
In many articles on this topic, you will read that the months from May to September are particularly suitable for a trip to the Seychelles. Personally, I see this completely differently!
It is true that in the months just mentioned, the total amount of precipitation is lower than during the German fall, winter and spring months. However, it is also a fact that rainfall in the Seychelles usually occurs at night, i.e. between sunset and sunrise on the following day. Very few tourists are likely to be bothered if it rains at night.
However, it is worth mentioning that the months from May to September are very windy on most days and the sea gets choppy as a result. Swimming is therefore only recommended on the few beaches with an offshore reef at this time of year. However, as many tourists also travel to the Seychelles for swimming, I consider the less windy months to be a much more suitable time to visit. Boating is also much more pleasant in these calmer months.
If you want to get married in the Seychelles, I would particularly recommend the following months: February, March, the first half of April, the second half of September, October and November.
During these travel times, you have fantastic Seychelles weather most days with blue skies, photogenic white clouds, good bathing conditions and little wind. My absolute favorite month in the Seychelles is March.
Which island is the most beautiful for our wedding in the Seychelles?
La Digue is not only particularly popular with wedding couples and honeymooners: the smallest of the three main islands has probably the most beautiful beaches in the world! Anyone who has been to Grand Anse or Petite Anse on La Digue in February or March knows exactly what I mean. It doesn’t get any better than this!
At just 9.81 square kilometers, La Digue is wonderfully manageable. This means you can quickly reach the most beautiful photo spots and the particularly beautiful beaches. The manageable distances are best covered by bike or on foot. If this is not possible for health reasons, you can call a cab. Fortunately, there are no rental cars on La Digue.
However, the often heard statement that La Digue is “car-free” is not true. Even during my first trip to the Seychelles in 1993, there were already cars on La Digue.
Of course, you can also get married on all the other inhabited islands of the Seychelles: Mahé, Praslin, North Island, Frégate Private Island, Félicité, Desroches, Denis Island – the choice is yours.
Do we need a wedding planner?
A wedding planner is not absolutely necessary, but it makes wedding planning much easier. I also know the best and most reliable local service providers and will be happy to help you with my recommendations if you book me as your photographer.
Can we also "only" make a symbolic marriage vow?
Yes, of course! Many couples opt for a free ceremony without a legal commitment. Many couples who are already married also decide to renew their wedding vows in the Seychelles after a few years (“Wedding Renewal”). This wonderful gesture will be remembered by both spouses forever.
Do you also photograph couples who don't get married on location?
Yes, regularly and with great pleasure! For about a third of my photo shoots, I accompany couples without a formal wedding. These can be beautiful couple or family photos, for example. Often it’s also couples who want beautiful after-wedding photos – even if the wedding was years or decades ago.
How much does a photo shoot with Torsten Dickmann cost?
This is quite individual and depends, among other things, on the exact date, the desired booking duration, the desired island and a few other factors. In any case, I cannot be booked for a three-digit amount. My photo shoots are thought through from start to finish down to the last detail in order to create THE perfect photo at each of our joint photo spots. This doesn’t work if you only have 30 minutes to take photos.
But I can reassure you: The statement by another photographer (who had obviously already been in contact with several of my clients before they ended up booking me, however) that my photo shoots would start at 14,000 EUR (fourteen thousand euros!) is, of course, gross nonsense. 🤭
Even the few couples who booked me for the maximum of four full days of photography in the Seychelles didn’t have to pay me a five-figure sum in euros.
How many pictures will we receive from you?
This is also quite individual. Most wedding couples book me for two days of photography and receive an average of around 250 professionally edited images as output.
When will we get our pictures?
On average, it takes me about eight days to get your pictures optimally edited in full resolution for download via an online gallery. On request, the images can also be provided on a high-quality, personalized USB stick for a small additional charge.
What do we do if it rains?
When it rains in the Seychelles, it is usually short and heavy. After the shower, it often clears up again very quickly. As long as it is not raining, we can take pictures at any time. The pictures with dramatic rain clouds in the background, through which the sun shines, often look particularly good!
If it rains all day (which hardly ever happens in the months I recommend traveling), we will look for an alternative date together on site very soon. Of course, if you are the first couple not to receive photos from me due to the weather, you will automatically be the first couple in my three-decade career as a photographer not to pay me a fee.
Can we talk or meet you in advance?
Oh yes – please do! We will be happy to talk extensively on the phone and clarify all your questions in detail. And if it’s possible for you, we can also meet in person here in North Rhine-Westphalia, where I can of course show you lots of beautiful things about the Seychelles.
How does payment work?
I do not ask for a deposit. The written contract I sign with each couple in advance is sufficient security. You only transfer my fee to my German business account after our photo shoot. It couldn’t be simpler or less risky. No “pig in a poke”. Everything is transparent and fair.
When will you be in the Seychelles?
In total, I spend around six months of the year on La Digue and travel from there to ALL the other islands of the Seychelles as required. You can easily find my exact travel dates by asking Google or the AI of your choice for:
“Travel dates Torsten Dickmann”. Generally speaking, I’m in the Seychelles from mid/end of January until well into March (in some years even into April) and from mid/end of September until the end of November. In most years, one or two more trips to the Seychelles are then added – sometimes at very short notice. In total, I usually spend six months of the year in the Seychelles.