Getting Married Abroad? Here are some Top Tips

If you want to get married abroad, then there are a few things that you can do to make sure that the whole thing goes to plan. If you’re not sure where to start, then this guide will talk you through everything you need to know, so you can have the wedding of your dreams without compromise.

A man and woman standing in front of a church

Check the Weather

There’s nothing like a monsoon to put a dampener on a big day. Before you even think about booking a trip, you need to make sure that you don’t book it during bad weather. A severe heatwave can easily be an issue, and you also need to check to see that there isn’t going to be any rain either.

If you want to cut costs, then going during the offseason may be wise, but at the end of the day, you do need to make sure that you are accounting for everything here and not making a huge mistake by trying to save a bit of money. 

When you have settled on your destination, you may want to book your venue as soon as possible. Good venues sell out fast, and if you’re not careful, then it can easily work against you. One way for you to stop this would be for you to choose your venue and then place your deposit immediately. 

Find out the Local Proceedings

Some weddings have different proceedings from others. Give some thought to what is normally served as the wedding meal, and also take note of whether it is going to be to your guests’ tastes or your own. Your guests may not be happy with having just meat on the menu, as you may have some vegetarians.

If you can do something about this, then you will find it much easier to get the result you need. Local customs can also differ from what both you and your guests may be used to, so make sure that you are happy with this and the general flow of the day, where possible.

Make it Easy

You also need to make sure that your guests can get to your destination easily. Think about accessibility and friends. Do you have a direct flight that your guests can get to? How affordable is it? How far is it from the airport to the venue? Do your guests have children that they may want to bring with them?

If you can consider things like this, then you will find it much easier to not only get the result you need, but also make sure that you are not missing out on people coming just because you made the trip too long or too expensive.

a bride and groom walking on a hill

As you can see, it’s very easy to get married abroad, but at the same time, you do need to make sure that you are not overlooking the simple needs of your guests. Things like this can make a big difference, and so can overlooking legal proceedings in foreign countries, as it can cost you dearly.

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