Overseas wedding destinations and specialist destination wedding travel agents
Choosing the perfect wedding destination is a challenge, but it should be fun! At Guides for Brides we understand how important it is that your destination is perfect so as much as possible we personally review the most popular options for you.
Overseas weddings
Getting married abroad is becoming more and more popular with many of the major holiday operators offering tailor-made wedding packages, from short haul though long haul these "destination weddings" often have a much more relaxed feel to them, although this doesn’t mean you have to compromise your wedding day in any way. The packages provided by the tour operators often include the Minister or Judge to officiate at your wedding, the bride's bouquet, the groom's buttonhole, the wedding cake, sparkling wine and sometimes photography.
Weddings Abroad FAQ
Why should I get married abroad?
Getting married abroad is becoming more and more popular with many of the major holiday operators offering tailor-made wedding packages, from short haul though long haul. These "destination weddings" often have a much more relaxed feel to them, although this doesn’t mean you have to compromise your wedding day in any way. The packages provided by the tour operators often include the Minister or Judge to officiate at your wedding, the bride's bouquet, groom's buttonhole, the wedding cake, sparkling wine and sometimes photography, which helps ease the stress of planning!
Where can I get married abroad?
You can get married pretty much anywhere in the world, depending on legal requirements. When choosing a wedding destination, write a list of your key requirements (countryside, views, beach, etc) to build a picture of your ideal location and then narrow down the destinations by your budget and needs.
How much does it get married abroad?
According to travel specialists Kuoni, the average spend on a destination wedding is around £7,500. Compared to the average UK wedding, getting married abroad can work out much cheaper, due to a smaller number of guests, affordable package deals at all-inclusive resorts and choosing less well-known locations.
How far in advance do I need to book when getting married abroad?
symbolic ceremony can be held pretty much anywhere, but if you want a legal ceremony abroad, the full legal requirements vary by country. But every destination will need the bride and groom to have these documents in their original form or a certified copy: a valid 10-year passport with at least six months remaining on it, full birth certificates and a Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) or Single Status Statutory Declaration. Be aware that if you’re marrying in a non-English speaking country your paperwork may have to be translated and given an additional certification of authenticity to validate the document abroad.
Will my marriage be legal in the UK if I get married abroad?
It is important to check the legality of the ceremony you are planning as the vast majority of weddings that take place abroad are valid in the UK but some may not be. If you have followed all legal requirements for the country you are marrying in, your marriage should be valid in the UK and does not need to be registered.