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Overseas Weddings, Honeymoons & Romance Trips

Written by Joan Jones on September 25, 2023

We are the Experts

That’s a bold statement but we really are. What makes us experts? The first overseas wedding we arranged was well over 20 years ago and we have been booking honeymoons since we began our travel careers over 30 years ago. It’s a long time and plenty of experience to know what makes the perfect overseas wedding, how to keep the bride and groom relaxed, how to co-ordinate the guests and how to plan the perfect honeymoon. However the romance trips now extend to Minimoons, where some couples prefer to delay the main honeymoon, then there is the Babymoon, the trip before the first baby is born and the Pop the Question Package where the couple head off for an Instagram worthy engagement. You name it we have booked every type of romance trip imaginable and we ‘love’ it! And then of course once the nuptials are over we have Renewal of Vows years later, In fact we have even arranged renewal of vows ceremonies for clients whose honeymoons we booked years previously. We are on the journey with you every step of the way and our FREE initial consultation is the perfect place to start.

Couple getting married on the beach overseas.

Overseas Weddings

These can be really challenging to arrange for the bride and groom, but our FREE service eliminates all the stress. We take care of every detail and can liaise with your guests and co-ordinate their travel arrangements too, meaning you can sit back relax and look forward to the event. We liaise and ensure all the legalities are taken care of in advance, arrange your reception in conjunction with wedding co-ordinator in resort. Our largest wedding was for a group of 95 in a beach resort in Thailand, this was an Asian Wedding with four days of celebrations. We have booked double weddings for a brother and sister and the whole family in Mexico our smallest and most intimate weddings can be just the bride and groom in an intimate & personal location. Overseas weddings can be arranged at a variety of locations chapels, beachfront, gardens, gazebos, private venues. We can arrange weddings in The Caribbean, Mexico, USA, Cyprus, Canada, Italy, Malta, Asia, Greek Islands & Mauritius – but if you do have somewhere else in mind please do get in touch and we check out the legalities for you. We have a selection of resorts that offer FREE wedding packages with the holiday, which makes the whole event really affordable. Two of our team have been married overseas which gives us the real time first hand experience  and this undoubtedly gives us another level of empathy and understanding when it comes to planning your overseas wedding.

To find our more details of our wedding package in Mauritius – click here:
To find our more details of our wedding package in Turks and Caicos – click here:

STEPS TO PLANNING THE PERFECT OVERSEAS WEDDING

  • Contact us for your FREE initial consultation
  • Allow us to investigate and make suggestions based on the consultation
  • Choose your wedding venue and date
  • Allow us to liaise with all potential guests and co-ordinate their travel arrangements
  • Liaise with us and local wedding planners to plan your perfect ceremony and reception
  • Respond to our requests for all legal documents
  • Arrive in resort and meet local wedding planner
  • Enjoy the BIG day!
Beautiful romantic jetty to walk out for sea views on your honeymoon.

Perfect Honeymoons

When we first started creating dream honeymoons two weeks on a beach in The Caribbean was considered exotic, in a much smaller world, where a new generation has travelled far more extensively before they get married the honeymoon takes perfect precision planning to ensure it offers the ultimate wow factor and stands out from all other holidays. Honeymoons requests now tend to require a blend of unique experiences combined with Instagram worthy locations and the perfect spot for some relaxation. Couples rely on us to suggest more off the beaten track, resorts, hotels and experiences and we have plenty of inspiration and ideas to ensure your honeymoon truly is a ‘Once in a Lifetime Holiday’.

For those couples who want to extend their wedding celebrations, they enjoy a short break somewhere closer to home to celebrate their wedding now known as the Minimoon and then look forward to an incredible honeymoon some way down the line, we can make lots of suggestions to ensure those first few days of married life are in the perfect place for you to relax.

If as tradition suggests the Groom is responsible click here for our Grooms Guide to Booking The Perfect Honeymoon – with best honeymoon choices throughout the year.

Exotic palm trees over a whie sand beach in Jamaica, with a mountain backdrop and blue ocean.

Renewal of Vows

This tends to be a more private ceremony where couples renew their vows in intimate exquisite locations but of course family and friends are always welcome and we can co-ordinate the whole affair. We have arranged this where it was a total surprise for a husband, the children were bridesmaids and it was a super big Surprise! All the staff at the resort were aware of the HUGE surprise and he was booked in for a massage while all the preparations were taking place. Every last detail was taken care of and it was a very emotional, special affair.

Pop the Question Package

The time has come to pop the question! The groom wants to make an impact, he contacts us and we do all the hard work to create the proposal that dreams are made of. It might be a candlelit dinner on the beach arranged in secret, or an intimate moment at an iconic site, however the groom to be envisages that special moment we are there to make it all come true.

Example Pop The Question engagement package: Only £230.00

  • Romantic rose petal and candle “path” decoration leading towards the proposal spot on the beach
  • “Will you marry me xxxxx” message carved in the sand
  • 1 bottle of sparkling wine
  • 1 bouquet of roses
  • 1 door band: “Just Engaged!”
  • Engagement photo shoot with 5 photos included

Last Fling Before The Ring (Hen & Stag weekends)

A huge responsibility for the Best Man and Bridesmaid, but not with our support. We eliminate all the stress of co-ordinating attendees for these special times, usually as a group. We can co-ordinate the travel arrangements, events, activities from golf to go – karting, beach clubs to spa treatments. The whole trip will be organised to your specifications allowing everyone to enjoy the time spent together as a group.

Hens and Stags are now partying around the world for their last blast of freedom before the big day. Some hotels are now offering special packages for brides to be and her girlfriends.

Babymoons

The last trip as a couple before the baby is born. Tends to be less adventurous and closer to home so you can relax as a couple before the latest addition to your family arrives. enjoy precious time as a couple. It’s a truly special time and our team will ensure that your last holiday as a family of two will be one created of memories you will cherish forever and leave you connected and well prepared for the adventures with your new addition.

Are you interested in any of the above trips? Get in contact with one of our team members here.

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