Everything you ever dreamed of and more. Our tropical paradise offers hundreds of possibilities for your never-to-be-forgotten wedding day. Many of our visitors are so moved by our paradise, they renew their vows at special ceremonies. Whatever your needs, you'll find the setting and ceremony to fit your budget. Cook Island marriages are internationally recognized and, of course, legally binding worldwide. The following is general information for getting married in the Cook Islands. It is recommended that you check with the marriage licensing bureau in your state or province for local requirements regarding marriages.

1. Legal age of consent to marry is 20 years, otherwise written approval by parents is required.
2. Cost of License if marriage is performed by Registrar of Marriages: NZS56.25. If conducted by a church minister: NZ$22.50. Cost of Marriage Certificate NZ$11.25.
3. Application for License must be made in person to the Registrar of Marriages in the Cook Islands on arrival. You will need to give a minimum of 3 days notice for processing your application. Application for this license cannot be made outside the Cook Islands.
4. Documents Needed: Your passport will be required when filing the "Notice of Intended Marriage" at the Registrars Office in Avarua, Cook Islands. If divorced, a copy of the Decree Nisi (divorce documents) will be required.
5. Churces on the Islands: Protestant, Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Seventh Day Adventist, Roman Catholic. It will be necessary to check with you local Minister regarding the requirements to marry in the Church as they will also apply to the Cook Islands.

For further information, please contact directly:

Marriage Inquiries
Registrars Department
Department of Justice and Lands
PO Box 11
Raratonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific
Ph: (682) 29-410
Fax: (682) 29-610
E-mail: offices@justice.gov.ck

There are three ways in which to plan your wedding arrangements :

Consider a wedding package.
Consider a Wedding specialist who can then ensure all your needs are met.
Do all the arrangements yourself.

The Cook Islands wedding specialists are extremely experienced and qualified. You will find also that most accommodation properties offer wedding and honeymoon packages, and they are able to cater to your special needs. Renewal of vows ceremonies can also be arranged.

Every accommodation facility in the Cook Islands has the ability to ensure that your honeymoon be everything that you dreamed it would be.