Planning a wedding and wondering if getting married abroad is for you? Here are a few things you need to consider before confirming that reservation...
Wedding guests Pro - When you host a wedding abroad you don't simply enjoy one day with friends and family; they are there usually for a few days with you, perhaps taking the flight with you or sharing the same hotel.
A wedding abroad can turn into a week-long celebration in the sun with your friends and family and will be a really memorable vacation for all involved.
Con - Naturally, it is much harder for your guests to attend your wedding if it is held overseas.
There are cost implications, time off work and the possibility that older members of your family will be unable to travel.
If it is really important to you that all your friends and family are to be in attendance then maybe consider a wedding closer to home.
At the very least, organise a party for when you arrive home so those who could not attend get to celebrate with you upon your return.
Venue Pro - the wedding venue is likely to be stunning.
Consider tying the knot on a pristine white beach or in a spectacular cloister or an ancient castle.
For many, the venue is what a wedding overseas is truly all about.
Cons - you may not get to see your wedding venue "in the flesh" until the big day itself and you may have little control over the decoration.
Cost Pro - a wedding abroad is usually much cheaper than a UK wedding.
As it usually incorporates your honeymoon you also make a saving there.
Cons - there can be hidden extras.
The cost of translations, the cost of vaccinations, the cost of transportation etc can be forgotten or overlooked when you make your reservation.
Ask your tour operator for examples of all the requirements and their associated costs.
Weather Pros - the chances are, a wedding overseas will offer you a much better chance of warm, dry sunshine.
Cons - weather is unpredictable, where ever you are, so have a contingency plan in mind if the weather is not as you would expect it to be on your big day.
So, before you head off and make that booking with your travel agent have a long hard think; is a wedding abroad right for you, your partner, your friends and family and your budget? This is the most special day of your life and a little careful thought before making any commitment will ensure that it is truly memorable, wherever you tie the knot.
Wedding guests Pro - When you host a wedding abroad you don't simply enjoy one day with friends and family; they are there usually for a few days with you, perhaps taking the flight with you or sharing the same hotel.
A wedding abroad can turn into a week-long celebration in the sun with your friends and family and will be a really memorable vacation for all involved.
Con - Naturally, it is much harder for your guests to attend your wedding if it is held overseas.
There are cost implications, time off work and the possibility that older members of your family will be unable to travel.
If it is really important to you that all your friends and family are to be in attendance then maybe consider a wedding closer to home.
At the very least, organise a party for when you arrive home so those who could not attend get to celebrate with you upon your return.
Venue Pro - the wedding venue is likely to be stunning.
Consider tying the knot on a pristine white beach or in a spectacular cloister or an ancient castle.
For many, the venue is what a wedding overseas is truly all about.
Cons - you may not get to see your wedding venue "in the flesh" until the big day itself and you may have little control over the decoration.
Cost Pro - a wedding abroad is usually much cheaper than a UK wedding.
As it usually incorporates your honeymoon you also make a saving there.
Cons - there can be hidden extras.
The cost of translations, the cost of vaccinations, the cost of transportation etc can be forgotten or overlooked when you make your reservation.
Ask your tour operator for examples of all the requirements and their associated costs.
Weather Pros - the chances are, a wedding overseas will offer you a much better chance of warm, dry sunshine.
Cons - weather is unpredictable, where ever you are, so have a contingency plan in mind if the weather is not as you would expect it to be on your big day.
So, before you head off and make that booking with your travel agent have a long hard think; is a wedding abroad right for you, your partner, your friends and family and your budget? This is the most special day of your life and a little careful thought before making any commitment will ensure that it is truly memorable, wherever you tie the knot.