We recommend arriving by Monday, July 5th at the latest, so you’re rested before the Tilak on the 6th. Festivities run through the reception on Thursday, July 8th.
No. US citizens don’t need a visa for a tourist stay. You’ll just need a valid US passport (valid at least six months beyond your departure) and to complete Mauritius’s short online travel form. Please double-check requirements at travel.state.gov before you book, as rules can change.
For every event, either traditional Indian attire or formal American wedding attire works beautifully. The Sangeet is festive and colorful, the wedding is the dressiest day, and the reception is formal or cocktail. Wear whatever makes you feel most celebratory.
Meals on Tuesday and Wednesday (the 6th and 7th) are vegetarian.
See the Travel & Stay page for our recommended hotels, all within a 15 minute drive of the venue. Please book early, as July is peak season.
Some hotels have shuttles from the airport. Taxis and Ubers are also popular forms of transportation in Mauritius.
Yes, you must let us know at the time of submitting your RSVP if you are bringing a plus one. However, it is not necessary to submit the name of the person if undecided.
The local currency is the Mauritian rupee. Cards are widely accepted at hotels and larger venues, but it’s worth carrying some cash for smaller shops, tips, and taxis.
Mauritius runs on 230V and uses mainly UK-style three-pin (Type G) outlets, so bring a universal adapter. This is an easy one to forget.
Both English and French are widely spoken, so you won’t run into a language barrier.