Close your eyes. Imagine stepping barefoot onto a sun-kissed beach, the waves quietly applauding your every step, while gentle giant tortoises casually spectate your vows. No, this isn’t a scene from a dreamy romance novel—it’s your wedding on Curieuse Island in the Seychelles.
Welcome to a place where the sand is soft, the palms are swaying, and love feels as infinite as the Indian Ocean.
Why Curieuse Island Is the Most Romantic Wedding Destination in Seychelles
Let’s be real: anyone can get married in a ballroom. But you, darling couple, you’re not anyone. You’re the kind of souls who want something wild, something unforgettable. Enter: Curieuse Island—a small, protected granite island just off Praslin, known for its rich biodiversity, dramatic red earth, lush mangroves, and yes, the famous Aldabra giant tortoises who roam freely.
This isn’t just a wedding venue. It’s a slice of untouched paradise, one you share only with nature, your partner, and maybe a few friendly turtles who crash your first kiss.
How to Plan Your Destination Wedding on Curieuse Island
✔ Legal Bits & Bobs
Getting married in Seychelles is refreshingly simple. No residency required. Just valid passports, birth certificates, and a dash of true love. For a full guide on legalities, check Zephyr & Luna’s guide.
That said, hiring a local wedding planner (especially one with island experience) is a game-changer. They’ll handle the permits, paperwork, logistics—and possibly stop a tortoise from photobombing your cake cutting (unless you’re into that sort of thing, of course).
✔ Best Time to Get Married on Curieuse Island
Seychelles is beautiful year-round, but if you want sunshine minus the humidity, target April to October. These months bring drier weather and clearer skies—ideal for sunset photos that look like they belong on a postcard… or your living room wall.
Where to Stay (Spoiler: Not on Curieuse)
While Curieuse is blissfully uninhabited (and tortoise-owned), your dream stay is just a boat ride away on Praslin Island:
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Raffles Seychelles – Private villas, plunge pools, and on-site wedding specialists. It’s everything a luxury-loving couple could want.
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Le Domaine de La Réserve – More boutique and romantic, right inside a marine national park. You’ll fall in love all over again.
From there, a short boat ride takes you to Curieuse on your wedding day—like a royal procession, but salty and sun-soaked.
What Makes a Curieuse Island Wedding So Unforgettable?
✨ Privacy Like Nowhere Else: Your wedding will feel like a secret adventure. Just you, your soulmate, the sea, and nature’s best wedding guests.
✨ The Backdrop: That red soil, contrasting against lush greenery and turquoise sea? It’s what wedding photographers (like yours truly) dream about. Every corner is a photo op.
✨ Giant Tortoises: Yep, they roam freely. They’re not just part of the scenery—they’re practically part of the ceremony. Bonus: they don’t interrupt your vows.
✨ Wild Adventure Meets Elegant Romance: Want to say “I do” under a takamaka tree, barefoot in the sand, with no Wi-Fi in sight? You’ve come to the right place.
Extra Touches & Island Moments for You and Your Guests
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Snorkel or Dive the protected marine reserve after your ceremony. You’ll find fish more colorful than your aunt’s wedding outfit.
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Take a hike through the boardwalks and mangroves. Think nature meets intimacy.
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Champagne on the boat ride back to Praslin? Yes, please.
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Next-day “trash the dress” shoot in the water? 1000% yes.
Photography Tips from a Destination Wedding Photographer
Ah, the golden hour light here? Chef’s kiss. The best time to photograph is late afternoon—around 4:30-6:00 PM. Soft shadows, glowing skin, and dreamy tones.
I always recommend minimalistic styling—let nature be the décor. The colors, textures, and light of Curieuse do more for your photos than any elaborate floral arch ever could.
A Few Things to Know Before You Go
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Pack light, breathable clothing. Humidity is real.
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The tortoises are friendly, but don’t feed them your bouquet.
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Permits are often required, especially for professional shoots or events on the island—your planner or photographer should handle this.
A Wedding That’s Actually a Love Story
Getting married on Curieuse Island isn’t just a ceremony—it’s an adventure, a memory woven into the wild beauty of the Seychelles. It’s for couples who crave the extraordinary, who choose moments over materials, and who want to start their forever barefoot and laughing under a tropical sky.
Curious About Curieuse? Let’s Make Magic Together ✨
As a destination wedding photographer who’s captured love stories from the lavender fields of Provence to the beaches of Bali, I’ve learned one thing: your story deserves a setting as unique as your love. Curieuse Island is more than a dream—it’s an unforgettable page in your book of life, and I’d be honored to document every golden, windswept, joy-filled second of it.
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Let’s capture your happy moment—wild, wonderful, and totally, beautifully you.
