Getting Married in Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a breathtaking destination-wedding location. Zanzibar is the Indian Ocean's spice island — a place where Swahili, Arab, Persian, Indian, and Portuguese cultures have blended for centuries into something utterly unique. Stone Town's UNESCO heritage meets some of Africa's finest beaches in a combination that is impossible to replicate.
Zanzibar beach weddings are becoming sought-after for their complete uniqueness — dhow boat ceremonies and Stone Town palace venues offer experiences unavailable anywhere else.
The Wedding Unicorn coordinates Zanzibar destination weddings end-to-end — venue sourcing and negotiation, vendor coordination (photographers, florists, caterers, musicians), legal marriage documentation, guest travel block negotiation, multi-day event itineraries (welcome dinner, rehearsal, ceremony, day-after brunch), and complete day-of management.
We know what Zanzibar requires for legal or symbolic ceremonies, and we have the vendor relationships to deliver quality that matches the extraordinary setting. Zanzibar's Stone Town is all carved wooden doors and labyrinthine alleys; its beaches are turquoise perfection — the Indian Ocean's best-kept secret.
- Best time to visit: June–October, December–February
- 16 hours (via Addis Ababa/Dubai) from New York City
- Language: Swahili / English
- Visa: Visa on arrival ($50) or e-visa
- Currency: Tanzanian Shilling / USD accepted
- Legal ceremony: ✓ Available for foreigners
- Venue sourcing and contract negotiation
- Guest room block coordination
- Multi-day wedding itinerary planning
- Full vendor management (photo, florals, catering)
- Day-of coordination on-site
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