A Wedding and honeymoon abroad is an exceptional experience and there’s literally a world of options available to couples – from the Alps to Zanzibar, anything is possible!

There are a few things to consider when choosing a wedding or honeymoon destination, such as visas, weather and availability. Obtaining a visa to visit certain countries can be problematic and will need to be looked into before any flights are booked. Popular tourist destinations become crowded during season and couples may want to avoid this.

Key weather factors include the southern hemisphere’s warmer months (November to April), storms and hurricanes can occur in the Caribbean between July and November, and some Asian destinations may be affected by monsoons round August and September. While winter weddings and honeymoons in Europe may be romantic, extreme weather is not!

Weddings Abroad
Getting married abroad can be cheaper and easier than at home, provided all the necessary preparations are made. This can be done personally, or with the help of tour operators and wedding planners. There are also numerous wedding packages offered by hotels and resorts worldwide.

There are many favourites when it comes to wedding destinations – an Austrian or Swiss winter wonderland, the stunning Caribbean beaches of Jamaica, wild South African safaris and the quintessential Vegas wedding are just the beginning! Other recommended locations include Argentina, Australia, Bali and Florida, as well as Egypt, Hawaii, Mexico and Thailand.

Research destinations thoroughly to ascertain marriage laws, requirements and documentation, weather variations and the availability of wedding venues and amenities, which may need to be booked well in advance. Take out travel and wedding insurance and contact the chosen country’s embassy for additional information.

In many countries, a civil ceremony is the only official marriage. Find out if the chosen country has a minimum residence period before a wedding may be performed. Ensure all required documents are available and that passports and visas are valid. Ensure the wedding is legally recognised at home, and if the marriage certificate is issued in a foreign language, official translation must be researched.

Honeymoons Abroad
Arranging a honeymoon is easily done, either personally or with the help of tour operators. There are also honeymoon packages offered by most hotels and resorts. Popular honeymoon destinations include the Maldives and Mauritius, as well as those mentioned previously for weddings.

It is essential to research prospective honeymoon locations thoroughly to determine visa requirements, weather variations and the availability of accommodation, which may need to be booked well in advance. Couples are advised to take out travel insurance and contact the chosen country’s embassy for additional information.

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