Weddings in the Dominican Republic

As the second largest country in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is an ideal destination for weddings, honeymoons and romantic milestones. The country's magnificent nature, stunning beaches and world-class accommodation set the scene for your perfect wedding day. No wonder the Dominican Republic is rapidly becoming the top Caribbean choice for weddings.

For couples who dream of unique and fairytale like weddings, the Dominican Republic is a dream come true as it blends a tropical paradise with old-world charm and romance.

Here are our top venue picks:

Barcelo Bavaro Beach

Feel like you're in paradise in this hotel surrounded by topical palm trees and perfectly integrated with its surroundings. The Barceló Bávaro Beach is an Adults Only hotel offering a unique setting for your special day, with dreamlike gardens, turquoise sea, white sandy beach and a chapel.

Gran Bahía Príncipe Bávaro

The Gran Bahía Príncipe Bávaro is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean called Playa Bávaro - on the east coast of the Dominican Republic. Playa Bávaro beach is world-famous for its white sand, turquoise water and palm trees that burst in with their striking green colour, making it a perfect location for your wedding day.

Dreams La Romana

A classic beach location with breath-taking views and tropical surroundings, weddings at Dreams La Romana are unforgettable. Sun-kissed and secluded, time spent at this fantastic resort is time you will always treasure.

Malta Wedding Hot Spots

Couples who are looking to get married in Malta can choose everything from stunning beachside backdrops to outdoor weddings in the sun.

Here are four of my top hot spots for a wedding in Malta...

Villa Bologna

At Villa Bologna enjoy the historic Mediterranean garden, where centuries-old citrus orchards, majestic fountains and luscious lawns provide a perfect setting for one of Malta's finest baroque villas. A wedding here promises everything your heart desires – sprawling gardens that can be decorated and tailored to suit the requirements of your special day, a photogenic backdrop with historic architectural touches, and a back-up indoor option that ensures you'll enjoy peace of mind, whatever happens.

Hotel Phoenicia

The 5 star Hotel Phoenicia in Valletta is the first luxury hotel in Malta situated in 7.5 acres of beautiful gardens. With its year-round natural green lawn and surrounding blooms this is a dream venue. The garden gazebo overlooks the Bastion Pool, with its breath-taking views of Marsamxett Harbour and Valletta's medieval fortified walls. Alternatively, get married in the Green Lounge, an elegant indoor room, or for larger weddings the ballroom is available.

Hola Beach Club

The perfect setting for a beach wedding in Malta! Hola Beach Club is a truly unique summer getaway and relaxation venue, nestled in Marfa Bay, overlooking the Island of Comino. Here couples can have a 'sand between your toes' wedding overlooking the glistening Mediterranean Sea. The venue can be decorated with lanterns, torches and candles to give an intimate atmosphere, or if you are planning a larger event, why not book the whole venue for your exclusive use.

Limestone Heritage

Unique to the region, the Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens celebrates the Maltese Islands' distinct stone, as well as its intricate history dating back over 22,000,000 years. Tie the knot surrounded by unique culture, Mediterranean beauty and centuries of rich history. Here you will have the option to use some of the venue's unique facilities, including wall projections, fireworks, music and live entertainment.

To find out more on Malta Weddings click here

Tobago Weddings – The ‘Real Caribbean’

Laid back style, pristine beaches and friendly people, the beautiful island of Tobago is also known as the ‘unspoilt’ Caribbean. From luxurious villas to secluded natural beaches, Tobago has a wide selection of wedding locations. Here are some of our top picks:

Stonehaven Villas

The Villas at Stonehaven offer luxury within relaxed surroundings and stunning views over the sea. Unwind in one of the 14 spacious villas, carefully set out in tropical gardens and designed to ensure the privacy of each villa. Ceremony locations include private villa gardens for small intimate groups; poolside at the Clubhouse, or on the nearby beach for larger groups. Enjoy your reception in the Pavilion Clubhouse, an elegantly designed building that reflects the timeless charm of 18th century French, colonial design.

Magdalena Grand

Situated on 750 acres with miles of coastline to explore, the Magdalena Grand’s spacious surroundings mean that you will find seclusion throughout the resort. “Magdalena” was the original name of Tobago, derived from the name of one of Christopher Columbus’ ships, and the name pays homage to the island’s rich history, tradition, and people. The resort has a wide range of facilities and great wedding locations, perfect for your big day!

Coco Reef

Located on one of the best beaches on the island, this elegant hotel lies in its own beautiful gardens making you feel like you’ve stepped into Eden. Wedding ceremonies at Coco Reef can be conducted either in the tropical gardens or on the Crown Terrace where you have a panoramic view of the peaceful Caribbean Sea in the background.

To find out more on Tobago Weddings click here

Specialist Under The Spotlight... Charlotte on Jamaica

Our Jamaica Specialist, Charlotte gives her advice on unique wedding & honeymoon ideas in Jamaica...

Jamaica has moved from ONCE YOU KNOW, YOU GO, and come into a new light - with its logo - NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL ALRIGHT, being especially true for weddings, as you can arrive on the island and get married within 48 hours, (with an express licence, no blood tests, or document translation fees, and the ceremony will be in English)

We have just booked a last minute May wedding, for a busy professional couple, who could only find a 7 day gap in both their schedules, and originally thought a European destination would be their only option, but were really looking for a beach wedding.  We arranged everything with the local resort coordinator so they can get married ASAP on the beach, and then spend a couple of days relaxing before returning back to the UK.

We had another couple who took their first trip there 4 years ago, as new boyfriend and girlfriend, then on their return a year later he proposed on the beach during a romantic private dinner.  They are now Mr and Mrs having just married in April on the same beach he proposed on, with 18 close family and local friends.

If you are looking for really unique wedding ideas, then Waterfall and River Weddings provide a picture perfect backdrop in places like: YS Falls, Reach Falls, Dunns River and Rose Hall.

For honeymoons, Half Moon is a beautiful hotel with what seems like deserted island endless beach, and superb luxury detailed villas and unique activities such as horseback riding and swimming with dolphins....

If you are looking for ultimate luxury then the over the water villas at Golden Eye are a must... The location is perfect for a quieter luxurious stay on the island.

Charlotte's Top Tips:

• Request a late afternoon/evening wedding time of 3-5pm as then your photos will have fantastic light and you will not be in the morning or mid-day sun.

• Make sure your wedding dress is loose fitting and as light as possible to avoid overheating on your special day, even in the evening 

• And before your wedding day  - don't sunbathe for longer than 15 mins at a time in the sun  - even with SPF50

For more information visit:

PerfectWeddingsAbroad.co.uk / PerfectHoneymoonsAbroad.co.uk 

Why Book With Perfect Weddings Abroad?

When it comes to Weddings Abroad there are many different options and choices available... So why book with us?

Part of the Celebration Travel Group, we are an 'award-winning' company with 4 British Travel Awards under our belts, voted for the last 4 years as the Best Specialist Weddings Abroad and Honeymoons Operator. 

Unlike high street travel agents or tour operators, we put your wedding first. We book and confirm the date of your wedding before booking your travel, as the wedding is the most important part. 

All our wedding packages include setting couples up with their own online profile system. From here you can message your dedicated wedding specialist and receive detailed proposals on different wedding venues.  Just some of the other things that come as standard with your wedding package include checking of your legal documents and your own in-resort wedding coordinator who will help assist with all your final arrangements. 

As we are members of ABTA, your money will sit in our ABTA trust account so whatever happens you are financially protected. However, if you were to book direct, you would be paying in the local currency and so paying into a bank account which is very much unknown. 

With hundreds of venues around the world to choose from and expert advice, you are sure to find your Perfect Wedding Abroad when you book with us!

For more information call us on Freephone 0808 168 1210 or speak to one of our Specialists.

Perfect Weddings Abroad Launches Miami Weddings

If you are looking for a U.S beach wedding, there couldn't be a better place than sun-kissed Miami in Florida. With year round sunshine, pristine beaches and a glitzy nightlife unlike no other, Miami provides the perfect backdrop for your Wedding Abroad.

Here are some of our top picks for your Perfect Wedding Location:

South Pointe Miami Beach

South Pointe is a park on Miami Beach with access to the beach but also much more. Rock formations in order to break the waves are a magnificent area for stunning photography and make a great wedding venue.

Lummus Park

Lummus Park in South Beach is known as one of the most popular destinations in Miami and a must-see. Also part of the Deco District, it has been the backdrop for many  TV and film scenes. The beach itself has crystal clear waters and is surrounded by tall tropical palm trees.

Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is a stunning setting for your Florida beach wedding with wide beautiful beaches, old wooden lifeguard stands and grassy dunes that make for great a photography backdrop.

Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne is a picturesque blend of low-key local flavour and a relaxed tourist destination. It's the perfect place to unwind, relax and connect with one of Miami's natural beauty. Small boutiques and fresh seafood restaurants are all over the small island of Key Biscayne.

Fort Lauderdale Beach

The historic tropical paradise of Fort Lauderdale Beach has everything you can dream of; pristine beach, warm sand, and blue ocean waves to make the perfect location for your wedding abroad.

Villa Vizcaya

Named after one of the most captivating shorelines on the Spanish coast, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens captures jaw-dropping European extravagance in an enchanting American context.

Flights from London to Miami and our Confetti Wedding Package from just £1,815 per couple. Excluding accommodation.

Add on an Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line from £1,778 per couple for 7 nights from/to Miami.

For more information visit our Florida Page 

Or call us on Freephone 0808 168 1210

Feel The Love in Cyprus

Get married on the 'Island of Love' - Cyprus. One of our most popular wedding locations in the world. This island has some amazing wedding venues and locations, ideal for an overseas wedding.

Here are two of our top picks:

Alexander The Great, Paphos

The Alexander the Great Beach Hotel in Paphos, on the south western coast of Cyprus, is a luxurious hotel directly overlooking a ‘Blue Flag’ sandy beach. Built on an archaeological site dating back to 2000 BC, it is only a few minutes walk from the picturesque harbour and the centre of the prime resort of Paphos.

A romantic bridge over a small man made lake with waterfall surrounded by tropical gardens leads to the private and exclusive unity terrace, perfect for hosting an intimate wedding celebration. With direct views of the enchanting Paphos sunset, this venue creates the ultimate romantic atmosphere.

Elias Beach, Limassol 

This all-inclusive hotel is blessed with a wonderful wedding pier, ideal for a private wedding ceremony. You can then have your cocktail reception on the pier before moving on the to the private Blue Paradise Beach Bar for your evening dinner reception, which is booked for your wedding partys' exclusive use.

The Elias Beach Hotel is ideal if you have a large wedding party and you'd all like to stay together and enjoy an all-inclusive stay on your wedding holiday.

Exclusive Offer

We are currently offering FREE Love Lights or Mr & Mrs Lights for couples who book their Wedding at the Alexander The Great or Elias Beach for April or October 2016 by the end of August this year.

Offer valid only for the Unity Terrace at the Alexander the Great or the Sunset Pier at the Elias Beach.

For more information speak to your Specialist or call us on 0808 168 1210

Tenerife Wedding Hot Spots

Tenerife is fast becoming a popular hotspot for weddings abroad due to its favourable warm climate all year round and the close proximity to the UK - approximately 4 hours. Plus what’s even better is it is on the same time zone as the UK so no jet lag! The all year round climate also makes it a perfect winter sun wedding location. 

Here are some of our top picks for wedding venues on the island:

The Ritz Carlton Abama

Imagine Tenerife’s picturesque south-western shore with breath-taking panoramic views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Island of La Gomera. The Ritz Carlton is perfect for a sand between your toes wedding with a secluded gold sand beach or if you prefer a garden wedding the cliff-top Mirador Garden offers spectacular panoramic views. 

Villa Cortes

An exclusive 5 star hotel located in the south of Tenerife and inspired by the colonial architecture of Mexico.  Villa Cortes is the only hotel in the Canary Islands that offers a unique chapel for your ceremony or alternatively you can marry directly on the seafront. 

Gran Bahia Del Duque

The Gran Hotel Bahia del Duque offers an extraordinary backdrop for your big day. Their dedicated staff will make sure dreams come true, from the most lavish reception, to the most intimate of dinners. You can choose from a wide choice of restaurants, the aromatic gardens or a view of the ocean where you can enjoy a spectacular and romantic sunset.

Hotel Vincci La Plantacion del Sur

The La Plantación del Sur Hotel is located in a prime spot, between the Duque and La Caleta beaches and offers the best views of the south of Tenerife. It is also a member of the prestigious “Small Luxury Hotels of the World” collection so you are sure to have a luxurious wedding day! 

For more information click here or call to speak to one of our Specialists on 0808 168 1210

Jamaica Wedding Hot Spots

It’s easy to see the appeal of getting married in a tropical paradise; warm waves, dreamy beaches and sunsets more romantic than you can imagine.

Marry on the Negril's world famous 7-mile stretch of white sand beach, a beautiful location for a sand in between your toes wedding, or Ocho Rios and Montego Bay also have fabulous beaches.The 600-feet-tall Dunn’s River Falls is simply breathtaking, you can swap vows right next to its thundering cascade. By night, watch the spectacular sunsets, sway to the island’s famous music, and sample the bewildering array of rum cocktails.

Azul Sensatori

The Azul Sensatori by Karisma is a tropical paradise located on the world famous Negril beach. One of the highlights of this hotel is its adults-only section, where you can step straight into the lazy river and enjoy cocktails at the swim-up bar. What’s even better is the Gourmet Inclusive dining which means you can enjoy unlimited food and drink around the clock, plus 4 A La Carte restaurants offering everything from local Caribbean to Italian cuisine. This resort offers a range of different wedding locations to suit everyone’s needs. Plus receive a number of perks when you book your guests here including a complimentary cocktail reception!

Hilton Rose Hall

Situated along the pristine shores that once served as the site of an 18th century sugar plantation, this Caribbean haven exudes an unforgettable ambiance in a stunning tropical setting. There is no shortage of romantic venues to choose from at Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa. With 400 acres of grounds, couples can hold their nuptials in one of our many garden or poolside locations, or perhaps in our wedding gazebo. For a more exclusive affair, couples may prefer to celebrate their marriage by the seaside ruins of an 1837 aqueduct, or on the stone steps of the grand Rose Hall Plantation House. Other options include a secluded waterfall on the Cinnamon Hill Golf Course or the Johnny Cash villa – exclusively for use by Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa guests.

Grand Bahia Principe

The spectacular Gran Bahia Príncipe hotel is located on the beachfront in Runaway Bay, a privileged spot on the north coast of Jamaica. This hotel has a beautiful garden gazebo and what’s even better is your wedding package is free. The Montego Bay international airport is 50 minutes away and less than 30 minutes away is the town of Ocho Rios, known for its beautiful beaches and a good place for shopping. 

For more information on our Jamaica wedding venues click here

Or call to speak to one of our Jamaica Wedding Specialists on Freephone 0808 168 1210

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NOMINATED FOR 2015 BRITISH TRAVEL AWARD

Perfect Weddings Abroad has been announced as a nominated finalist for the Best Weddings & Honeymoons Holiday Company in the prestigious 2015 British Travel Awards. The winners will be determined consumers, who have until 30 September to cast their vote, with the winners announced at the BTA Gala Awards Dinner, being held in London on 25 November 2015.

This year we are celebrating our 10th Anniversary and we would like to thank everyone for all their support over the past 10 years. Having won the award for Best Weddings Abroad & Honeymoons Specialist for the last four years, we would love to carry on the celebrations this year and win it for the fifth time!

British Travel Awards’ chief executive Lorraine Barnes Burton said: “The British Travel Awards are the largest consumer voted programme in the UK.  Last year more than 1.25 million votes were cast to determine the winners and to receive a BTA is a true accolade, with the awards being recognised by the travelling public as the benchmark for excellence.  Good luck to Perfect Weddings Abroad. Customers need to cast their votes by 30^th September. ”

The British Travel Awards is a proudly independent organisation, with the votes verified by leading global accountancy practitioners Deloitte.

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When is the best time of the year to get Married Abroad?

We get a lot of people asking us 'when is the best time of the year to get married abroad?' The answer is any time of the year, that's the beauty of choosing a destination wedding. There are so many destinations to choose from around the globe, that it is easy to find somewhere that is perfect for you.

To help you to make your decision we have created our Wedding Calendar to give you some inspiration on the best places to visit and the best time to visit them!

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Keep Calm and Carry On – Your Wedding in Greece is Safe With Perfect Weddings Abroad

The Greece debt crisis has been headline news for the past few weeks, with the government failing to meet the deadline for repayment. On 5 July, Greece will hold a referendum by which the Greek public will vote on whether to accept new bailout conditions, which may result in Greece going back to their national currency, the Drachma. So what does this all mean? And will it affect your wedding?

The answer is simple: if you have booked with Perfect Weddings Abroad your money will be safe and protected as we are members of ABTA so your money sits in our ABTA trust account. Therefore, you have the peace of mind that whatever happens you are financially protected. What is less clear is the situation for those couples who have “booked direct” with a hotel or wedding planner as they will be booking in the local currency (Euro) and paying into a Greek bank account that is very much unknown.

This year is Perfect Weddings Abroad’s 10^th anniversary and over the years we have had to deal with many situations like this in the past, so you’re in safe hands. For the last four years we have been voted as the Best Specialist Weddings Abroad and Honeymoons Operator at the British Travel Awards. Our number one priority is protecting our customers and making sure they have the best wedding or holiday possible.

With this in mind, we are giving all couples the opportunity to upgrade their “Sweet and Simple” Wedding Package to one of our fully-inclusive “Celebration” Wedding Packages at our 2015 rates. This means that your wedding arrangements will be pre-paid in UK Pounds Sterling, leaving you with nothing to pay for in-resort.

If you do have any concerns regarding the Greece financial situation please do not hesitate to contact your Wedding Specialist or call us on 0808 168 1210.  

Melia Salinas, Lanzarote Weddings

When most people think of beach weddings they don't think of Lanzarote... However, this volcanic island has a treasure trove of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters perfect for a sand between your toes wedding.

At the Melia Salinas, located on the beachfront in Costa Teguise, the beach looks more like something you would find in Mexico than Lanzarote! 

This stylish hotel is tucked between two beaches, has two swimming pools and a first class dining scene. Meliá Salinas allows you to say “I do” with a beautiful ceremony on the beach, followed by a banquet dinner. The varied facilities of this hotel allow you to celebrate your wedding in a style that is classic or modern, formal or informal, spectacular or intimate. 

The great thing about getting married here is that Lanzarote has a year round warm climate which means you don't need to think about marrying in the typical peak season summer months resulting in much cheaper travel costs. Plus what's even better is that it is only a four hour flight away making it easier for your guests!

For more information on this venue click here

Alternative Mediterranean Wedding Settings

Do you want to get married in Europe but want somewhere different from the usual popular wedding destinations?
Here are our top picks for an alternative Mediterranean Wedding:

Malta

Weddings in Malta have been getting more popular in recent years, as couples look for 'something different'. Couples who are looking to get married in Malta can choose from everything from stunning beachside backdrops to outdoor weddings in beautiful gardens. Tie the knot surrounded by unique culture, Mediterranean beauty and centuries of rich history at Limestone Heritage, a truly unique venue oozing Maltese charm. For a beach wedding, Hola Beach Club has a wonderful gazebo, covered chairs and is ideal for couples who really want their feet in the sand as they exchange their vows. The venue can be decorated with lanterns, torches and candles to give an intimate atmosphere and if you are planning a larger event, why not book the whole venue for your exclusive use.

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Bled Castle is a unique setting, perched high up above Lake Bled commanding the most amazing views, the castle will impress your wedding guests and give the whole occasion a sense of grandeur. Upon arrival you will be met by a knight of the castle, dressed in traditional costume, who will escort you to your wedding location.  Whether you have chosen the outdoor Pavillion with it's views or the impressive medieval Knights Hall, you will not be disappointed.

Portugal

Portugal has developed in recent years in to a new wedding location for British couples. Mainly thanks to the Portugese government relaxing the laws for overseas couples coming to get married, it's now easier than ever to tie the knot. Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa  is a 5 star Resort and Spa Hotel close to the resort of Albufeira, it's a great choice for couples looking for a luxury wedding experience. With it's exclusive ambience, refined good taste and harmonious wellbeing, this hotel provides relaxation and is a perfect setting for your wedding and honeymoon.

Perfect Weddings Abroad Celebrates it's 10th Anniversary

This year we are celebrating our 10th Anniversary officially starting this month!

So what better way to celebrate this special milestone then to launch our exclusive Online Wedding Shop. 

We have lots of ideas and fun for you to explore, right through to your wedding day and even ideas for when you return home.

From British manufactured hand crafted Wedding Rings to beautifully bespoke Wedding Dresses, the Wedding Shop has everything to cater for all your wedding needs leading up to your big day. Other products available on the shop include:

Wedding Invitations - in a variety of different styles and designs

Save The Dates

Wedding Favours

Memory Boxes

Personalised Destination Collages

Speech Writing 

Movie Montage 

Wedding Dress Travel Box

And much more!

All of our products can be purchased online or over the phone.

Click here to start shopping now!

Sandals Grande Riviera, Jamaica relaunched as Ochi Beach Resort

As of this month, the Sandals Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios, Jamaica  has relaunched as the Ochi Beach Resort.

No place embodies the soul of Jamaica like Ochi Beach Resort. Wrapped in the lush beauty of rolling mountains, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls and a picture-perfect coastline. The Ochi represents an essence of cool Caribbean combined with a distinctive fusion of the French Riviera.

The resort has recently undergone extensive refurbishment with the addition of new restaurants offering plenty of variety including Tapas on the Riviera, French cuisine at Le Gourmand, beachside seafood restaurant, Vista Sky Terrace, The Southern Table, offering soul food and The Jerk Shack with Jamaican cuisine.

A new speakeasy bar The Rabbit Hole and deck lounge and bar, Tree House, have also been added.

Further upgrades include the 'Popcorn & Palms Cinema' along with a new garden and updated furniture.

For more information on the Ochi Beach Resort click here

Weddings with a Difference

Every fancied getting married abroad but want something different to the typical 'beach' wedding? From the Ice Hotel in Lapland to getting married on safari, Perfect Weddings Abroad have got it covered!

Shamwari Game Reserve, South Africa

If your dream wedding includes a luxury honeymoon to one of Africa's finest, luxury, Big 5 game reserves, then why not extend the dream and get married in the wild? Luxury accommodation is offered in 6 different lodges, all of which are 5 Star graded. Choose a lodge that perfectly compliments your ideal African experience.

Ice Hotel, Lapland

For a real unique wedding experience, the Ice Hotel in Swedish Lapland provides the ultimate wow-factor. Built entirely from snow and ice every year, stay in an ice-suite on your wedding night at just -5 degrees!  Each room has an ice bed - a large block of illuminated ice upon which sits a thick mattress, a layer of reindeer skins and a thickly-padded polar sleeping bag so you won’t need to wear layers and layers of night clothes.

Central Park, New York

With over 843 acres, Central Park is our most popular wedding venue due to its variety of places to get married and great photo opportunities, throughout the park. There are some fabulous outdoor venues, whether you're considering a spring or summer wedding in the city, or perhaps a winter wedding, with the added magical possibility of snow!

Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Canada

Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, Whistler's landmark ski-in ski-out hotel, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort hotel defines mountain luxury. An all season resort destination, the classic elegance of this award-winning Whistler hotel offers a modern alpine setting featuring exceptional dining, full resort amenities and seamless guest service.

Your Perfect Winter Wonderland Wedding

Have you always imagined yourself having an unusual wedding abroad? Can you picture yourself surrounded by snow in a winter wonderland? If so then Austria is your perfect destination!

Austria is a stunning country filed with alpine scenery, fairytale castles and picturesque villages. One of our favourite venues, is the Hotel Dorf Grüner Baum in Bad Gastein, a traditional family-run organic hotel village and member of 'Small Luxury Hotels of the World' group. 

Picture the perfect day... Waking up and being pampered in the Hotel Grüner Baum's spa and beauty centre, surrounded by your bridesmaids. Everything can be taken care of, from hair, to make-up and manicure's. The guy's can have one final round of 'Dutch Courage' in one of the hotels relaxing bars before the main event. Then when you are ready, you have a wide choice of gorgeous wedding locations for your wedding ceremony to take place. From the Wedding Parlour which has views across the valley to the intimate setting of the fireplace in the Hotel Grüner Baum Lounge.

Weddings usually take place around midday followed by a horse and carriage ride through the National Park and photographs taken by the beautiful waterfall in Bad Gastein. In the evening, enjoy traditional Austrian cusine and party the night away!

The Grüner Baum offers plenty of activities and is very family friendly so guests will never get bored! From skiing, snowshoeing, curling and building igloos, there is something for everyone. Alternatively if you fancy unwinding, take a dip in the hot springs swimming pool and relax in the sauna and steam room. 

For more information simply call us on 0808 168 1210 and speak to one of our Austria specialists.

Competition Time!

Perfect Weddings Abroad are now on Instagram!

Follow us for all the latest ideas and inspiration on your Perfect Wedding Destination.

To celebrate our launch, the first 200 followers will be entered into a competition to win an amazing Easter Hamper! So hurry don't miss out on your chance to win!

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Compare the cost of a UK Wedding with getting Married Abroad

Can't decide between getting married in the UK or Abroad?

The average cost of an overseas wedding booked with Perfect Weddings Abroad is around £7,500. This includes your Wedding Ceremony, all events (including cocktail reception, dinner reception and evening party & entertainment) for 30 people AND the holiday for the Bride & Groom... All you need is the dress!

It's known in the industry that the average UK wedding is now in excess of £20,000. So you can have yours overseas at less than half of the cost... and with your honeymoon included too!

Try our Wedding Calculator to see just how much your wedding would cost in the UK and see how the costs compare. When you see how much you can save you won't look back!

www.perfectweddingsabroad.co.uk/wedding-calculator 

Why book with Perfect Weddings Abroad?

• ABTA & ATOL protected
• Award Winning Service
• Huge Variety of Wedding Locations and Ideas
• Expert Advice from a Team of Specialists
• Value for Money
• Part of The Celebration Travel Group

Lichfield's Got Talent 2015

This year Perfect Weddings Abroad are proud sponsors of Lichfield's Got Talent.

What is it all about? Well Lichfield’s Got Talent is an annual charity event organised by volunteers to find the best local talent and raise lots of money for local charities. This can be anything from magicians and dancers through to jugglers, acoustic acts and rock bands.

Four separate audition dates have been held where acts had a video taken of their performance. The videos are then uploaded to YouTube so that supporters can vote for their favourite acts via text. The text votes help in the fundraising effort so the more votes we get through, the better. The eight acts with the most votes will go through to the final, along with four acts chosen by the panel of ten judges. The finals will take place on Sunday 22 March 2015 at The Garrick Theatre, Lichfield.

This year LGT and Perfect Weddings Abroad along with Barclays Bank are raising money for Mia Parnell. Mia is six years old and terminally ill. It is not known how long she has left, so Mia's family have set up 'It's Magic' to raise money for helping give Mia the best time she can possibly have. One of her wishes is to go on holiday to Lanzarote where she has great memories from when she was younger.

With the help of Helen Doyle, Managing Director at Perfect Weddings Abroad and on the LGT committee, Mia's wish has been granted with PWA providing her dream holiday to Lanzarote. PWA have set up a wishlist for Mia of which text votes will go into and members of the public can also donate.

Mia and her mum were live on Rachel Whites show on 106.8 TCR FM on 19 February 2015. Find out more at http://www.tcrfm.co.uk/

To donate visit https://wishlist.perfectweddingsabroad.co.uk/MiaParnell

Find out more on It's Magic https://www.facebook.com/itsmagiccccc/info?tab=page_info

What you need to know about getting Married Abroad

Last year, around 1.5m people travelled overseas for a wedding (either getting married, or watching)

With so many things to think about, Perfect Weddings Abroad is here to guide you every step of the way.

At PWA, Our UK-based Weddings Abroad Specialists will book the wedding arrangements and the travel arrangements for the Bride and Groom. They will then assist any wedding guests in booking their travel arrangements too. Once your wedding is confirmed we will put you in contact with your In-Resort Wedding Coordinator to book your wedding reception, pre-book any wedding extras and finalise your arrangements before your arrival.

Travel Insurance

This is very important and should be taken out at the time of booking. You should also take out adequate wedding insurance too.

Legal Documents

The required documents vary between countries and these will be explained to you at the time of booking. Sometimes we need to send paperwork to resort in advance of your arrival, in other locations you must take this with you; it really does depend on your chosen location. The absolute minimum requirements of documents that you will need are:

• Your passports (10 year and valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK)
• Your birth certificates (Full length birth certificates, showing both your parents full names are always required).
• If you have previously been married you will also need to provide legal evidence of your single status, such as a decree absolute (sometimes you are required to provide your previous marriage certificate too).
• If applicable, adoption and/or deed poll certificates

Weather

Most people say the weather’s a big reason for marrying abroad; a guaranteed sunny day. So make sure you you're not booking in the rainy season!

Exchange Rate

Your money could go a lot further depending on the exchange rate. The strong pound v euro means a European wedding is cheaper than it was at the turn of the year.

In the lead up to your Wedding Day:

• Choose wedding attire
• Create a wedding gift list
• Finalise any outstanding payments
• Pre-book any resort excusions
• Pre-book airport car parking
• Submit Advanced Passenger Information (API) 
• Collate all final documentation and tickets

National Wedding Show London 20 - 22nd February 2015

Perfect Weddings Abroad and its sister company Perfect Honeymoons Abroad will be exhibiting this weekend at the National Wedding Show at Olympia, London.

With tickets from just £15.00, don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to meet our wedding specialists face to face who will tell you everything you need to know about planning your Perfect Wedding Abroad.

You will find our team at stand C62 and Perfect Honeymoons Abroad at stand 40.

See you there!