Getting married abroad was until a couple of years ago a box standard affair in the caribbean, but now there is some fantastic purpose built hotels and resorts with breathtaking settings and guaranteed weather in some of the worlds best locations.
Research is the key though when choosing your destination and a few things need to be considered before taking the plunge and booking those flights.
If you are considering the Southern hemisphere the season is quite short and spans from November through to April with the rainy season in between, not ideal for a beach wedding! Popular tourist spots may have beautiful hotel locations but can be crowded during peak season and the weather can be extremely hot.
Generally speaking getting married abroad is a more intimate affair with time to spend with close family and friends and the bonus of course is it can be considerably cheaper.
When you have decided on a favourite be sure to do the research in overdrive. Check out all the legal requirements, some countries have different traditions and laws regarding getting married in their country, for instance some countries require a minimum period of residence before allowing you to get married. Civil ceremonies are sometimes the only ceremony and be sure to check out all passport and visa requirements.
Most popular hotels nowadays offer wedding packages which can make arrangements easier and these packages can be viewed online on your prospective hotel website. If you are looking for something over and above the in house arrangements we strongly recommend employing the services of a wedding planner. Flowers, hair, cars etc can all be sourced locally with the peace of mind that the quality and service is being supervised by a local experienced planner.
Hotels offering wedding facilities can be viewed on holidayroomsdirect web site. For help and advice please feel free to call us.
