All offers are valid for stays from 7 January – 22 December 2013.  Located on a pristine horseshoe coral sand cove sand surrounded by turquoise waters and sugar cane fields, Shanti Maurice provides the perfect setting for an exotic wedding or romantic honeymoon. Sitting on arguably the best beach in the largely untouched south coast of Mauritius, Shanti Maurice is spread over 36 acres of tropical gardens, with 61 luxurious suites & villas, and an award-winning spa.

Couples getting married at Shanti Maurice are able to choose from numerous potential venues, from a wedding pavilion at the end of the jetty on the Indian Ocean, to the ancient Badamier tree beside the resort. True to Shanti Maurice’s connection with the environs outside of the resort, memorable wedding ceremonies can also be arranged in the village’s 18th-century chapel, complete with a Mauritian choir.

Whether celebrating a wedding or a honeymoon, the staff at Shanti Maurice are on hand to ensure a seamless experience; from organising post-ceremony champagne cocktails on the beach, to an ocean-side wedding dinner, or butler-drawn aromatherapy bubble bath to greet them on their wedding night.

The beachfront location of Shanti Maurice’s villas provides honeymooners with their own self-contained, secluded space. Designed to reflect the Indian, French and African fusion of Mauritian culture, each villa features a 54 sq. metre private swimming pool with Jacuzzi, private gardens and Salas for outdoor dining. Spacious bathrooms complete with walk-in showers and spa baths look on to lush walled courtyards with outdoor rain showers. Teak lounge beds overlooking the Indian Ocean complete a picture of effortless, relaxed luxury.

Couples can be pampered at the extensive 75,000 sq. foot Nira Spa, one of the most extensive in the Indian Ocean. The Nira Spa is built around an enchanting tea pavilion, surrounded by lily ponds and indigenous flower gardens. The 25 treatment rooms include an extensive spa suite, specifically designed for couples. Expert masseurs and spa therapists work alongside nutritionists, personal trainers and Ayurvedic Doctors to encourage optimum health and mental wellbeing.

The concierge at Shanti Maurice can organise a huge range of off-property experiences for couples who wish to explore Mauritius, from scuba diving on the reef to helicopter tours, parasailing and dolphin watching, as well as guided walks and private picnics amongst the lush nature and dramatic landscapes that surround the resort.

Invite your guests to arrive dressed in vintage clothing (any era), whatever their hearts desire. Seat your guests comfortably in front of the TV, then bring on your piéce de résistance, beautiful English vintage china hired from the premier company – Ruby with Roses. Serve your guest’s tempting little morsels from pretty plates followed by tea or coffee taken from delicate cups.

This attention to detail will provide the right ambience for your royal party. Your guests can enjoy watching the royal spectacle unfold, discussing fashion statements and faux pás. Finally, a toast to the happy couple for a long and happy life together, and all will be well that ends well. For a memorable wedding party that will be dressed to please to take advantage of our special 10% discount on any order placed before the Royal wedding date

call: Dawn at RUBY WITH ROSES on t: 01684 576790 m: 07890 627837 e: rubywithroses@tiscali.co.uk