Weddings and Events
Celebrate your most special occasions at The Villa Bentota by KK Collection, an extraordinary destination for unforgettable events and beach weddings in Sri Lanka. With vast tropical gardens, multi-level lawns, hidden courtyards, and direct access to the golden sands of Bentota Beach, the villa provides a versatile and picture-perfect backdrop for your celebration.
We can host up to 230 guests for ceremonies and receptions, while the boutique hotel itself accommodates up to 39 overnight guests. From intimate gatherings to grand weddings, our team works closely with you to design a bespoke event that reflects your vision. Please note, minimum stays are required for large events.
At Villa Bentota by KK Collection, we combine heritage charm with modern elegance to create weddings and events that are as unique as your love, making us one of the most distinctive venues for a beach wedding in Sri Lanka.
Couples can choose a non-denominational civil service conducted by a Celebrant, with or without a Registrar for the legalisation, and/or a traditional Buddhist ‘Poruwa’ ceremony. The more colourful ‘Poruwa’ ceremony can be tailored to your requirements. Services conducted by a Celebrant take approximately 25 minutes with spoken vows and readings, and traditional Buddhist ceremonies take up to 45 minutes. The choice is yours.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to have a formal Christian wedding ceremony in a garden in Sri Lanka. Only civil services or Buddhist ceremonies are permitted. You can have a Christian blessing by a clergyman; however, you will need to be in Sri Lanka months prior to meet with the minister.
To get married in Sri Lanka, you’ll need to provide a statement to say you are unmarried and therefore able to get married in Sri Lanka, issued by the local authority where you are resident. You’ll also need a copy of your passport, along with a copy of the tourist visa issued on arrival in Sri Lanka.
If someone is making this application on your behalf, they will need a letter of authority – and the signature on the letter of Authority should be the same as on the passport.
After approval from the Ministry of External Affairs in Colombo, it is then required that your paperwork be taken to the Consular/Embassy of the country that has issued your passport, for further verification. We can organise this for you and couples will be advised as to this cost on a one-off basis (different countries charge different rates).
Weddings can be conducted from Monday to Sunday excluding bank holidays. The couple must be 18 years or over. There is a minimum residency of five days i.e., couples must be in Sri Lanka at least three days prior to the wedding day. Parental consent is required if under 21.
The following documentation is required in advance:
