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Weddings in Cape Verde
Say ‘I do’ on a laidback Atlantic island.
White sand, turquoise waves and swaying palms
Pristine beaches are Cape Verde’s main calling card. And if you get wed on the island of Sal, you can have one as the backdrop to all your ceremony snaps. With sand the colour of shortbread, water as blue as the sky, and a scattering of tall palms for good measure, this place really is picture perfect. And away from the beaches, there’s a colourful town to explore. Santa Maria’s your go-to for pre or post-wedding days out – you can dine in romantic restaurants, buy your wedding favours from a local craft market, or dive straight into some watersports.
Our weddings here take place in Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria. You can have the beach ceremony you’ve always dreamed of, or mix it up and say your vows in a lush green garden, instead.
What to know about weddings in Cape Verde
- When can you have a wedding here?
You can get married in Cape Verde all year round.
- When’s the best time to get married here?
Cape Verde’s weather’s at its best between November and June, when there's plenty of sunshine and little rain.
- What types of venues are available?
Beach and tropical garden settings are available at Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria.
- What kind of ceremony can I have?
You can book symbolic ceremonies and vow renewals in Cape Verde with TUI.
- Can I have a same-sex ceremony here?
Yes, same-sex symbolic ceremonies can be arranged.
Where you can get married in Cape Verde
Sal
With TUI, you can get wed on the island of Sal. It gets its name from its historical salt pans, but these days, it’s best known for its beach scene – clear water, soft sand and a crop of big, beachfront resorts make it a popular spot for a laidback sunny getaway. As for your wedding, you can tie the knot at the Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria, in the island’s capital. After your beachfront or garden ceremony, you can flip straight into honeymoon mode thanks to the hotel’s six pools, five restaurants and five bars – two of which are adults-only swim-up numbers.
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