The wedding season of 2022 may have started but the majority of the GCC couples, especially couples overseas, prefer online weddings. Similarly, for those couples who have not been able to have the weddings and receptions they had hoped for, getting married online is the best available option.

The number of Zoom weddings broadcast over the Internet has increased since the pandemic hit. A new kind of wedding allows couples to share the act of saying “I do” with their friends and family without violating social distancing guidelines, but it raises the question of, is it legal to get married online. The answer is yes but with the appropriate documents.

In this article we shed light why an online wedding is preferably for residents and expats in Kuwait.

Legal online wedding requirements

You will need different documents to get married outside of your country, depending on your circumstances and where you plan to get married. Ensure you obtain the proper documents for your marriage before you travel to the country where you plan to get married online.

Local authorities may ask for certain documents such as:

• Valid passport
• Birth certificate
• Marriage search letter
• Single status affidavit
• Certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad
• Premarital blood test certificate
• Statement of parental consent
• Divorce certificate (if you were previously married)
• Death certificate (if you are widowed)

You may also need to have the documents authenticated and stamped by a consular official of the country where you will get married. Signatures and seals on documents are authenticated through authentication.

Marriage search letter

Before you can get married in some countries, you may need to submit an authenticated marriage search letter. It confirms whether you have registered marriage in your home territory.

Single status affidavit

You swear in front of a notary (in person or virtually) or another authorized official that you are single with a single status affidavit.

Certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad

In a certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad, it is confirmed that there are no obstacles to marriage.

In conclusion to your legal online wedding requirements for Kuwait expats

Getting married in Kuwait comes with its set of challenges; especially if your partner lives oversees and more so over if your partner belongs to a different religion and nationality. An online marriage is the best option in most given situation however a thorough consultation with a wedding specialist should give you more clarity.

Getting married online is quite challenging, especially for couples living in different countries. Talking to a wedding consultant is always a good idea when planning your special day.

Sharia marriage is quite common in many GCC countries and many expats find the civil marriage requirements to be hard to fulfill. But the UAE is one country that has easy civil wedding procedures. Since it is close by, expats from other GCC countries can marry there.

When they plan to use the UAE as their wedding destination, expats should also remember to prepare their documents. This article has condensed the list of documents so that couples from Kuwait and other countries can view them at a glance.

Principal documents for a wedding in the UAE

The most important documents that couples who wish to marry in the UAE should present before the court are:

• Passports
• Completed marriage application forms
• Death or divorce certificates to show that there is no existing marriage.
• Emirate’s ID if any of them possesses this.

Civil marriage in the UAE does not have the same requirements as Sharia marriage. For instance, there is no need for a premarital medical screening result. Also, consent from guardians is not mandatory.

The express wedding in Abu Dhabi happens within 24 hours so couples who seek a fast alternative can go for this. Couples should also take note that 18 years is the standard age for marriage and they should not be related by blood.

Final thoughts on the UAE marriage procedures

A civil wedding in the UAE is meant for all couples regardless of their ethnicity or religion. The marriage service offered by the UAE is an express and premium kind. When they conclude the marriage, the couple will receive their certificate which they can tender anywhere.

The UAE is a nice place to marry because the laws for civil marriage are easy to follow. Couples who desire a fast process will get everything done in no time.

If you desire a civil wedding in the UAE, book a consultation with our team of wedding experts. They offer premium guidance for all couples.

Florian Ughetto and Liz Nunez are creating history by being the first couple in the UAE to get married in the metaverse. The couple will have 20 guests, from different parts of the world, and they will attend from home.

The couple invested $100,000 into Al Haya Al Sahla to take the Metaverse wedding marketing to the next level. In Dubai, Al Haya Al Sahla specializes in offering legal wedding services to expats. The money will aid the growth of the UAE wedding sector in MetaVerse’s immersive virtual environment.

What exactly is Metaverse?

Metaverse is a game-changing technology. It seamlessly merges virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies to seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds. The Metaverse is a virtual 3D universe in which users can build 3D avatars and explore an interactive environment.

Metaverse is a faultless technology with little to no constraints when it comes to creating environments. In an immersive 3D realm that goes beyond real-world settings. A couple can not only create their 3D avatars but also their fantasy wedding setup.

Metaverse wedding

Weddings are all about bringing people together and creating amazing memories. Metaverse allows you to design your virtual venue by collecting digital goods. You can have a beach wedding or a mountain wedding.

Metaverse allows you to do everything from reserving a location to inviting all of your family and friends. You can communicate with them on a one-on-one basis.

Share this article with your friends and family who are looking forward to the Metaverse.

Interested in knowing what is the new abortion law in US? You have come at right place. In US, American women have commenced strike against the ban in termination of pregnancy. They have a perspective of it’s our right whatever we do with our bodies. While in Kuwait, the abortion ban law has been enacted since ages. Now, this time turn over to unprejudiced state like US.

Let’s shed a light on what impact has come up in US after declaration of abortion ban?

Current Abortion laws in US

Currently, 21 states in the Midwest and South have legislation banning abortion. Abortion is legally accessible in some cities of US such as California, Colorado, Oregon, Vermont.

In Alaska, New Jersey and New Mexico Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws are different which allowed only physicians to performed termination of embryo. Additionally, in Hawaii, Washington, and Maine the gestation ban is set at 24 weeks, and parental consent is required for termination. From 1970, abortion has been legal in New York and decriminalized it according to 2019 law “Reproductive Health Act” and it doesn’t require any parental consent.

There have been many other states which strictly illegalized abortion and made laws for example in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana etc.

In these states, abortion is banned at or around 20 weeks, as it is illegal to undergo the procedure after that time.

What abortion laws in Kuwait?

In Kuwait, abortion laws are very strict if you are carrying an unwanted pregnancy. Its only legally permissible in 2 conditions when gestation period is only 17 weeks are as follows:

• Risk to mother’s health
• Fetal anomalies

While it is illegal in these conditions

• Your pregnancy is a result of an immoral act like rape/incest. 
• You are pregnant out of wedlock
• Contraceptives
• Social pressure
• economic pressure
• intellectual and cognitive disability of women

Ones who have a intention to abort a child shall be punished of 5 years in jail or fine of upto 5000 rupees in Kuwait.

Final Judgment:

According to the Supreme Court new laws on June 24,202 of abortion in US provides safety to the pregnant women. Keep in mind, those ladies who have babies without marriage can go on with online wedding  for ones can’t travel during gestational  period. Better to apply in Georgia and Seychelles due to less hectic process of getting marriage certificate as compared to other states.

Abortion sacred many women hearts and willing to get married sooner. Book an appointment with our highly professional wedding team!