Weddings abroad, planned by people who are already there

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Where we plan weddings abroad

Five countries, and only five. We would rather know a handful of places properly than list twenty we have never worked in.

How a wedding abroad comes together

Common questions about marrying abroad

How does getting married abroad actually work?

You choose a country and a venue, we price it for your guest numbers, and a deposit holds the date. Your paperwork is prepared in the months before you travel and lodged with the local authority that will conduct the ceremony. You arrive a few days early, hand over the originals, and marry on the day. A planner in the country handles the authority, the venue and the suppliers throughout.

Is a wedding abroad legally recognised in the UK?

Yes, provided the marriage was validly contracted under the law of the country where it took place, both of you had the legal capacity to marry, and it does not conflict with UK law on age or prohibited degrees. A civil ceremony conducted by the local authority in any of the countries we work in satisfies that test. You do not need to register it again when you get home.

Is it cheaper to get married abroad than in the UK?

For most couples, yes — largely because a wedding abroad tends to be a smaller wedding, and because venue and catering costs around the Mediterranean sit below comparable UK venues. The honest caveat is that flights and accommodation are a real cost for you and your guests even though they are not on your invoice.

How far ahead should we book a wedding abroad?

Twelve to eighteen months for a Saturday in June, July, August or September. Shoulder months and weekdays open up far closer in, and we do plan weddings inside a year. The constraint is almost always the venue, not the paperwork.

When is the best time of year to marry in the Mediterranean?

May, June, September and early October. You get the heat without the peak of it, prices sit below the July and August premium, and photographs are kinder in the softer light. July and August are hotter and busier, which some couples want and others find uncomfortable for older guests.

Can you pay monthly for a wedding abroad?

Yes, and there is no fixed instalment plan. A deposit secures your date and your venue, and from there you pay towards the balance at whatever pace suits you, provided it is clear before the wedding — a date we confirm with you in writing at the start. Booking early helps twice over: you get the venue you want, and you get more months to spread the cost across.

Can we get married abroad just the two of us?

Yes. Some of our packages are built for two people, and an elopement is a straightforward thing to arrange — the legal ceremony is identical, it is only the guest list that changes.