Getting Married on La Digue Island

La Digue is the smallest of the three main Seychelles islands , and for many couples, the most romantic. Not because of luxury resorts or a wide range of activities, but because the island has a pace that gets to you from the first hour. Slower, quieter, more real.

We organise weddings on all the main Seychelles islands. La Digue is the one that stays with couples longest after they leave. The Anse Source d’Argent is world-famous , but what makes La Digue special is everything else: the smell of the Indian Ocean in the morning, the silence away from the main road, the late afternoon light that turns the granite rocks orange.

Why Couples Choose La Digue for Their Wedding

La Digue has around 3,000 residents and covers just 9.8 square kilometres. That’s what sets it apart from Mahé: no noise, no traffic, no rush. When you get married on La Digue, you almost have the island to yourselves.

Getting there is straightforward. An island flight from Mahé to Praslin takes 15 minutes, then a ferry to La Digue takes another 15. Most couples arrive one or two days before the wedding , enough time to settle in, find your beach, and slow down.

Choosing the Right Beach for Your Ceremony

La Digue has several beaches that work well for weddings. They differ not just visually but in accessibility, best time of day, and overall atmosphere. We know every one of them and will help you choose the right fit.

The 3 Best Beaches for a Wedding on La Digue

Anse Source d’Argent The most famous beach on La Digue , and one of the most photographed in the world. The enormous granite boulders rising from the turquoise water are unlike anything else on earth. For wedding photos, there is no better backdrop.

One important practical point: Anse Source d’Argent lies behind the L’Union Estate and is affected by the tides. At high tide, the beach can almost completely disappear. We always plan ceremonies here using the tide calendar , ideally in the morning, when the beach is at its widest and the light is still soft. This is exactly the kind of detail that matters when you have someone local coordinating your day.

Wedding Anse Source d’Argent, wedding pavilion

Wedding Anse Source d'Argent, couple on Granite rock

Wedding Anse Source d’Argent, a couple on Granite rock

Grand Anse Grand Anse is wilder, more open, less well known than Anse Source d’Argent , and that’s precisely why couples who value intimacy over fame choose it. The beach is long, the ocean is powerful, the granite formations are less dominant. You genuinely feel like you’re getting married to each other, not for the camera.

Wedding La Digue Grand Anse Beach, Wedding pavilion

Wedding La Digue Grand Anse Beach, wedding couple

Anse Severe

Anse Severe Anse Severe sits on the northwest of the island, easy to reach and offering a calm, sheltered view of the sea with Praslin visible in the distance. The sunset from here is exceptional. For couples planning a late afternoon ceremony who want to stay on the beach afterwards, Anse Severe is the first choice.

Wedding La Digue Anse Severe, wedding ceremony

Wedding La Digue Anse Severe, wedding rings

Wedding Packages and Services on La Digue

Our packages for La Digue start from €1,090 for two people , including the legal ceremony, professional photographer, floral decoration, wedding cake, champagne, and all government fees. We handle all the logistics: transport to the beach, setting up decoration, coordinating with the registrar who travels to La Digue specifically for your ceremony.

What all La Digue packages include:

Legal ceremony conducted by a local registrar
Professional wedding photography
Floral decoration and bridal bouquet
Wedding cake and champagne
Transport to and from the location
Complete government administration including marriage certificate

All packages and prices are on our Wedding Packages page.

Legal Requirements and Administration

A marriage on La Digue is legally valid and fully recognised in the UK, UAE, Europe, and most countries worldwide. The ceremony is conducted by a local registrar who comes to the island , you don’t need to travel to Mahé to visit the registry office.

Send us your documents two weeks before the date and we handle everything. What you need: copies of both passports, birth certificates in English , no apostille required, no expiry date on birth certificates. Full details on our Documents page.

Romantic Activities and Honeymoon Options

La Digue is small enough to explore in two days , and rich enough to keep you busy for a week. What we recommend to couples:

Hire bicycles at the harbour in La Passe the moment you arrive. It’s the classic La Digue experience and the best way to see the island. The ride from La Passe to Anse Source d’Argent takes about 20 minutes through tropical vegetation and small villages , it’s one of those journeys you don’t forget.

At L’Union Estate you can meet giant Aldabra tortoises, some over 150 years old. It sounds like a tourist trap , it isn’t. Most couples are genuinely surprised by how moving the experience is.

Snorkelling between Anse Cocos and Petite Anse is one of the best snorkelling experiences in the entire Seychelles , calmer water than Mahé, rich marine life, almost no other visitors.

Planning Tips

Allow at least three nights on La Digue , two is not enough to really arrive. If you’re travelling directly from Mahé, we recommend one night on Praslin and then the morning ferry to La Digue. That way you see three islands without any stress.

Hotels and guesthouses on La Digue fill up quickly , especially June to August and around Christmas. Book early, ideally at the same time as your wedding planning.

Best Time for a Wedding on La Digue

La Digue has an advantage over Mahé and Praslin: the main beaches sit on the protected western side of the island and are largely unaffected by the monsoon winds. This makes La Digue a strong choice year-round.

Our recommendation: May, September and October. The light is exceptional in these months, tourist numbers are moderate, and hotel prices are lower than in peak season. Full details on our Best Time to Visit page.

Getting Around La Digue

La Digue is small , most beaches are 15 to 30 minutes by bicycle from the harbour. Bicycle hire is available directly at La Passe harbour and is very affordable. There are also taxis and some private vehicles, but the bicycle is the natural way to get around La Digue and part of what makes the island feel different.

How to Get to La Digue

La Digue has no airport. Fly from Mahé to Praslin (15 minutes) and take the ferry to La Digue (15 minutes) , ferries run several times daily. Alternatively there is a direct ferry from Mahé which takes about two hours. We coordinate all transfers as part of your wedding planning.

Frequently Asked Questions – Wedding on La Digue

Is a wedding on La Digue legally valid?

Yes. A civil wedding on La Digue is legally valid and recognised worldwide, including in the UK, Germany, the UAE, and most other countries. A local registrar comes to the island to conduct the ceremony , you don’t need to visit the registry office on Mahé.

Which beach on La Digue is best for a wedding?

It depends on what matters most to you. For iconic photos with granite boulders, Anse Source d’Argent is unmatched , but plan the ceremony in the morning before the tide comes in and the beach shrinks. For more privacy without tourist groups, Grand Anse is the better choice. For an unforgettable sunset right after the ceremony, Anse Severe is our top pick.

How do you get from Mahé to La Digue?

Fly to Praslin (15 minutes), then take the ferry to La Digue (15 minutes). Or take the direct ferry from Mahé, which takes about two hours. We arrange all transfers as part of your package.

How long should we stay on La Digue for a wedding?

A minimum of three nights on La Digue. To really experience the island , cycling, beaches, tortoises, snorkelling , five to seven nights is ideal. Many couples combine La Digue with two or three nights on Praslin.

What does a wedding on La Digue cost?

Our packages start from €1,090 for two people, including the legal ceremony, photographer, decoration, cake, champagne, and all government fees. Flights and hotel are booked separately. All packages are listed on our Wedding Packages page.

Does La Digue still have ox carts?

A few , mainly as a tourist experience and for transporting heavy goods. The island has cars and motorbikes today. The image of a completely car-free La Digue is no longer accurate, but it remains significantly quieter and less motorised than Mahé or Praslin, and that unhurried feeling is very much still there.