Bridal

Biblically speaking, the Seychelles is the original place for love. This stunning archipelago of 115 tropical islands, scattered over a million square kilometres in the Indian Ocean, has been claimed as the lost site of the Garden of Eden. There is no getting away from the fact that these islands are among the most pristine and romantic in the world with a kaleidoscopic array of untouched forests, bird sanctuaries, exotic hideaways, virgin fishing grounds and spectacular dive spots.

Frégate Island Private combines this touch of Eden with superstar style. James Bond himself, Pierce Brosnan has holidayed here and Brad and Jennifer honeymooned here in happier times. Whether couples want to marry at sunset on a deserted beach, in the quaint thatched Island Chapel, on the deck of a yacht or on the granite summit of Mount Signal with flower petals raining down from a hovering helicopter, Frégate promises a magical day.

There are just 16 villas spread out between the palm trees offering total privacy and a maximum of 32 adults and 15 children for a wedding party. Each villa is built of native mahogany in harmony with its natural surroundings. Fourteen of the villas lie on cliffs high above the sea. Through the palm fronds, sister islands can be glimpsed in the emerald and turquoise sea. Fifty feet below, the white coral sand glistens and the waves crash. This is a wonderful place to come to feel nature bringing all your senses alive, living and sleeping above the sea. The other two villas are secluded within their own tropical garden.

Outside are personal Jacuzzis set down wooden walkways beside a king size day bed under a white canopy. The perfect climate makes the skin glow and is warm, moist and fresh all at once. Combine this with the luxurious treatments available at the Rock Spa located on a high plateau with its on-site apothecary and indigenous treatments, and brides will be glowing on their big day.

Civil wedding cost from E150 plus the costs of helicopter transfers for the civil officer and the photographer from E1752. Bridal bouquets start from E80 and bridal makeup from E120. Entertainment must be booked approximately two months in advance and costs from E750. Photography costs from E550. Sunset cruises with champagne and canapés cost from E300. Food and beverage services cost from E500 including a wedding cake and bottle of champagne and champagne the following morning. Couples marrying at Frégate Island Private also receive a romantic bath in their villa, a Creole a la carte dinner at the Plantation House with a bottle of wine, a romantic candlelit dinner on the beach or the Tree House, chocolate dipped fruit with a glass of champagne, honeymoon and wedding high tea on Glacis Cerf with rose ice-tea and rose scented friandise, special turndown service and late check-out.