Having a Wedding Abroad

Getting married abroad has become a very popular option in recent years and several travel companies offer wedding and honeymoon packages to destinations all over the world. The advantages are easy to see - romantic places away from it all, a prearranged, fixed price and an escape from all the family pressures which sometimes threaten to hijack wedding plans at home. It is possible to arrange such trips as independent travellers, but this is not for the inexperienced or faint-hearted, so careful checking with appropriate embassies or consulates at home, well in advance, is an absolute must.

You may need to establish residency before you are allowed to get married - for example, the earliest you can marry in St Lucia is the fifth day after you arrive. However, some countries may allow you to dispense with residency requirements if you apply for a Special Licence. This is another way that specialist wedding travel firms can be invaluable - professional travel companies design their packages to take account of all the legal requirements both in the United Kingdom and in the destinations they recommend, as well as making them as appealing and romantic as possible.

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