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Weddings Abroad in Malta
Malta is one of the most beautiful of the Mediterranean Islands and is located south of Sicily. Its rich history and fabulous climate make Malta the most perfect destination if you are looking to get married abroad, but not too far away from home. The tiny island of Malta is just a direct 3 hour plane journey from the UK and has plenty of churches, chapels and beautiful venues to choose from when it comes to your nuptials and wedding ceremony. Getting around Malta is easy, and if you stay on for your honeymoon or your friends and family join you in Malta for your wedding there are plenty of sight seeing opportunities and beaches available to view and visit. You can have a beautiful wedding in Malta and the locals will welcome you with open arms.
Malta Marriage Guide
Some fast facts and legal requirements to help plan you wedding in Malta.
According to the said Law, a Request for the Publication of Banns (Form RZ1) must be received by this Registry earlier than six weeks but not more than three months before the date of the intended marriage. The Request for the Publication of Banns must be accompanied by a Full Birth Certificates (showing parents' names) and the Declarations on Oath (Form RZ2). These declarations are to be signed, on separate forms, by each of the parties either in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths attached to an Embassy of Malta in your country of residence or, alternatively, in the presence of a Commissioner for Oaths located in your country (E.g. a Solicitor, a Justice of the Peace, a Notary, etc.). It is absolutely necessary that the authorised person dates the declaration and affixes his/her personal stamp or seal.
For further wedding and embassy information on getting married in Malta visit –
http://www.visitmalta.com/civil-weddings
Fast facts about Malta
Capital city – Valetta
Currency – Euro
Official Languages – Maltese and English
Resorts for Weddings in Malta