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For anyone dreaming of celebrating in Kenya.

Editorial guides for destination weddings, Nairobi venues and planning from abroad — written to help international guests discover and trust Marit.

Featured · Destination · 9 min

Guest travel guide for a Kenya wedding: visas, flights and stays

Everything your guests need to know before they fly — Kenya's eTA, passports and health, flights into Nairobi and the coast, getting around, where to stay and what to pack.

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Weddings · 9 min

Planning a Kenyan traditional ceremony from abroad

Ruracio, ngurario, koito, ayie and more — a respectful guide for diaspora couples bringing family traditions home, and for partners meeting them for the first time.

Destination · 9 min

Diani vs Zanzibar vs Mauritius for a beach wedding

Three Indian Ocean favourites compared honestly — getting there, beaches, weather, culture, safari add-ons and budget — so you can choose the shore that fits your celebration.

Destination · 8 min

The best time of year for a Kenya wedding

Dry seasons, rains, the Great Migration and holiday peaks — a season-by-season guide to choosing your date in Nairobi, on the coast or on safari.

Destination · 9 min

How to legally marry in Kenya as a foreigner

Documents, notice periods, ceremony types and timelines for international couples — plus the simpler option most destination couples choose.

Destination · 6 min

Best destination wedding venues in Kenya

From Nairobi rooftops to Diani shores — a considered guide to celebrating in Kenya.

Destination · 8 min

Planning a wedding in Kenya from abroad

How international couples in the UK, US, UAE and beyond can create a Kenya celebration — without flying in for every decision.

Weddings · 5 min

Nairobi wedding venues worth knowing

City elegance for couples who want intimacy, architecture and atmosphere.

Brand · 4 min

What luxury wedding planning in Kenya should feel like

Premium is not more decoration. It is more clarity, care and presence.

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