Get Married Abroad
Getting married abroad should be no more complicated than getting married at home.
In fact if you decide to use a Wedding Planner or book your wedding through a Tour Operator planning a wedding abroad may actually be easier than planning a wedding at home.
Initially the prospect of planning a wedding abroad may appear slightly daunting and there may be times along the way when you wonder what you’re getting yourselves into! I can’t promise it will all be smooth sailing but I know from personal experience it's not nearly as difficult to get married abroad as you may first believe.
With a little bit of research and careful planning you will be able to create a wedding that is unique, a wedding that is distinctive, a wedding that surpasses all your expectations and is talked about and remembered by your guests for years to come.
When getting married abroad, your wedding often becomes more than just one day. Many couples make the most of having all their guests in the one location and carry their wedding celebrations over a number of days.
As a result extra work is often required to plan these additional celebrations but this does give you the added bonus of your wedding not being over in the blink of an eye. You may also find the additional celebrations are just as memorable as your wedding day itself.
When planning a wedding abroad it pays to be organised. Before you jump in with both feet read the following pages which are designed to help you get started on the right foot!
Should we get married abroad?
Still deciding if getting married abroad is for you? Complete a short exercise to help you make up your mind.
Where should we get married?
There are a number of factors you should take into consideration when choosing your wedding destination.
When should we get married?
Once you have decided on the country and location of your wedding abroad make sure you get the date right. There are a number of things you should take into consideration before setting your wedding date.
How do we organise a wedding abroad?
There are 3 main ways you can organise a wedding abroad. Work out which one will best suit you.
Tips to help you plan your wedding on a budget
While having your wedding abroad can be cheaper than having your wedding at home, there are a number of ways that you can save even more money and have your destination wedding on a budget.
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Real Experiences! Our wedding was amazing and we would do it all again in the morning. All our guests had a ball and still haven’t stopped talking about it. Most of our guests said they couldn’t imagine going to a wedding back in Ireland again as they would keep comparing it to ours. Teresa & Padraig, Married in Spain, June 2007 |
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