weddings and parties
Our four Shela houses are the ideal location for wedding parties. Overall, we can accommodate up to 40 people in our properties. Other local houses or hotel rooms can also be rented, should there not be enough space with us.
wedding ceremony
We have had many years experience in assisting with the legal logistics of Lamu weddings. The District Commissioner, who can officiate at civil weddings, is sometimes available to come to the house if guests do not wishto go to the Lamu District Office.
book online
Why not request a booking online...
booking request form
address
Shela House Management LtdPO Box 439
Lamu - 80500
Kenya
Tel: + 254 (0) 42 633419
Fax: + 254 (0) 42 633226
A priest or pastor can also be arranged. Both Garden House and Beach House provide wonderful locations for a church or civil ceremony.
full board basisWedding parties can book the full board option. Extra guests who attend the wedding, but are accommodated elsewhere, can also be catered for.
wedding reception
We can help with arranging original and memorable wedding receptions on the terraces and in the gardens of Beach House, were up to 100 people can be hosted. The menu can either be plated, buffet or cocktail style depending on preference/numbers. We are happy to work with guests on menu options.
beveragesNon alcoholic beverages for in-house guests are included in your full board booking. We can help with your wine, beer and soft drinks order.
accommodationBeach House sleeps 10, Shela house sleeps 9, Palm House sleeps 8 and Garden house sleeps 4. It is possible to sleep a maximum total of 14 in Beach house, 11 in Shela house, 10 in Palm House and 6 in Garden House at extra costs to be confirmed at the time of your booking.
extras
We are happy to help you source any additional services, such as a photographer, DJ or band, extra boat transfers and special decorations, but they will all be charged as extras. A professional photographer or DJ would have to be flown in from Nairobi.
The coast has limited flowers i.e. bougainvillea and frangipani. If you require special arrangements or flowers like lilies and roses we can arrange to have them delivered from Nairobi.
For special functions we employ a cateress to oversee all the details regarding the food for the reception, menu choices and kitchen staff.
weatherWe do not recommend holding weddings from end of April through to mid July when weather can be unpredictable.
costsFull board: US$60 per adult and US$30 per child (under 12 years), per day
Wedding legalities: fee to be confirmed at the time of your enquiry
Reception location fee: US$ 20 per person for the use of Beach House for the reception day/night
Out-house guests: US$25 per adult and $15 per child under 12 years
Cateress charge: to be confirmed at the time of your enquiry
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