Discover the magic of the Maltese islands

Malta and Gozo make the perfect destination for any honeymoon, wedding or romantic break.

Right in the heart of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, the stunning islands of Malta and Gozo overflow with culture, natural beauty and charm. Crystal clear waters, white beaches and over 300 days of sunshine each year, make this a world-class holiday destination, just waiting to be discovered.

It’s the perfect romantic escape for honeymoon couples; you’ll find fantastic all-inclusive luxury hotels and top-class spas for the ultimate pampering experience and some of Malta’s top chefs ready to create a candlelit dinner for two. When you’re ready to explore the islands, discover thousands of years of history and Unesco World Heritage Sites, set sail on a yacht or go diving in the turquoise blue sea.

The Maltese islands are predominantly English speaking so making arrangements and tailoring everything to your exact wedding or honeymoon requirements couldn’t be simpler. Plus, with direct flights from across the UK, and just over three hours flying time, you’ll arrive fresh and ready to have the time of your life. 

You’ll find the hotels on these islands great value for money, too. There are plenty of pretty options for those on a modest budget, some delightful boutique hotels and a great range of luxury five-star hotels.

The perfect wedding

If you’re planning a wedding and have your heart set on a religious ceremony, you’re sure to find a location you love.

For couples planning a civil wedding, there’s no shortage of unique and interesting indoor and outdoor wedding venues. Perhaps you’ll opt for a historic palace with stunning gardens, a rustic farmhouse in the countryside or a celebration on a beautiful sandy beach? Members of the LGBT community will also find these islands very welcoming, with both weddings and civil ceremonies available.

Malta and Gozo also have no end of fantastic reception options to suit every pocket. A large buffet reception is popular in Malta, but if you’re looking for a seated wedding breakfast, the islands have many professional caterers who will ensure everything is perfect.

There’s no need to stress about organising your big day either ­– you can enlist the help of a personal wedding planner. They’ll take care of everything for you, from booking a venue or photographer, organising your wedding flowers and cake, right through to booking a sleek limousine or even a traditional Dgħajsa boat to whisk you away after your ceremony.

The Lovers’ Tree

If you tie the knot on one of these Maltese islands, you can symbolise your love in nature. The Malta Tourism Authority has teamed up with Nature Trust (Malta) and Identity Malta, so you can plant a commemorative tree at the Xrobb l-Ghagin Nature Park to mark your wedding.

As a growing monument to your love, your tree will provide shelter to local wildlife, and commemorate the promise you made on the Maltese islands. For more information, go to http://www.visitmalta.com/en/theloverstree


For more information on weddings in Malta click here or call to speak to a Specialist on 0808 168 1210 

You can find out more about weddings and honeymoons at maltauk.com/weddings/

Discover Boutique Luxury in the Caribbean...

If you are looking for a romantic and intimate setting for your wedding abroad with outstanding service and a personal touch then Essential Detail's portfolio of Caribbean boutique hotels are the perfect choice! The following recommended properties are small, privately owned resorts, recommended for their uniqueness, their impeccable service, and delicious food.


Calabash Hotel, Grenada

Calabash Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa Grenada is located on one of the prettiest islands in the Caribbean, with warm welcoming people, fabulous secluded beaches and lush countryside. The ‘all-suite’ property is now regarded as the island’s most luxurious 5-star boutique hotel and it provides a wonderful setting for a Caribbean wedding or honeymoon.

There are a number of stunning locations at Calabash where weddings can take place. Consider a ceremony on the stunning L’Anse Aux Epines beach or at the hotel’s Beach Club which is stylish, yet unpretentious. Alternatively, the Rhodes Restaurant is an option, where larger groups can be catered for,  or  you could consider the location near the dramatic infinity pool, with dramatic views over the garden.

Wedding Package from £1,429

Little Good Harbour & The Atlantis, Barbados

Little Good Habour is a small and private beachfront hotel, close to a quiet fishing village on the island’s north-west coast.  Couples can choose various locations at Little Good Harbour to marry including on the beautiful, white-sand beach, within the hotel’s gardens or near the main pool where a stunning bamboo arch dressed with drapes and flowers. Sister property, The Atlantis Hotel, dates back to the 19th century, and it is located in a spectacular position on the undiscovered east coast of Barbados. Whether couples choose to marry on the beach with the rugged Atlantic Ocean in the background or near the poolside followed a lavish dinner, a peronsalised service will be guaranteed.

Wedding Package from £1,799

Bequia Beach Hotel, The Grenadines

Bequia Beach Hotel is located on the picturesque island of Bequia, which is part of the stunning Grenadine islands in the Caribbean. It is an unspoilt, natural and incredibly charming paradise island, and combined with Bequia Beach Hotel, it lends itself to a perfect wedding location, with its picture postcard setting.

The hotel particularly lends itself to small, intimate weddings taking place at various locations within the resort including the stunning Friendship Bay Beach, on which the hotel is located; a tropical garden wedding within the hotel’s majestic grounds amongst the fruit orchard or almond trees; or consider the Estate Villa with its own private pool and views out to the Caribbean Sea.

Wedding Package from £949

Young Island, The Grenadines

Young Island is a totally understated, all-inclusive resort, which delivers the atmosphere of a true, barefoot Caribbean hotel; set on its own private island away from the stress of everyday life. Located just a minutes away by boat from St Vincent,  this private retreat offers couples the chance to really spend quality time together. A wedding at Young Island offers pure escapism for couples, which is a rare experience to achieve nowadays. Within its 13 acres, the team at the hotel will ensure that each wedding is special, helping you choose the best location to suit your requirements from the beach to the hillside, or perhaps in a cottage or an al-fresco gazebo, located near to the beach.

Wedding Package from £1,129

East Winds, Saint Lucia

East Winds is Saint Lucia’s most romantic boutique resort, offering a truly exceptional all-inclusive hotel experience. With only 30 rooms, a wedding at this hotel is guaranteed to be special and feel exclusive, as it excels in offering intimate weddings for just a couple or weddings for up to 70 guests. This hotel guarantees one wedding a day. The hotel is situated in 12 acres of beautiful tropical gardens on the shoreline of one of Saint Lucia’s most exclusive beaches, both of which make a stunning backdrop for a wedding ceremony and for securing those special pictures.

Wedding Package from £859 or Free*
*Free if staying 7 nights or more. 

Curtain Bluff, Antigua

Curtain Bluff is a world-class all-inclusive resort, lying on the southern tip of Antigua, on a peninsular extending out into the azure Caribbean Sea. Established over 50 years ago and maintaining the same private ownership, Curtain Bluff has become one of the leading hotels in the Caribbean and has developed an excellent reputation for creating special weddings.

Between its two beautiful beaches and the stunning private home of the owner Chelle Hulford, Curtain Bluff offers couples wedding experiences from bohemian barefoot luxury to luxurious black-tie affairs.  The resort caters to millennial travellers and honeymooners as well as multi- generational families; perfect for brides who want to invite family members of all ages to celebrate with them.

Wedding Package from £1,229

South Point, Antigua

Set on the stunning waterfront of Antigua’s Falmouth Harbour, South Point offers something a little different for couples seeking a Caribbean wedding. Contemporary Caribbean architecture and sleek European styling have been thoughtfully integrated to create a hotel with the unique combination of comfort and luxury, with a chic and cool urban vibe.

Due to its stunning location on the waterfront, South Point is the perfect choice for an intimate wedding ceremony and celebration, and ceremonies can be performed on the small private beach, on the pier or on the balcony of one of the suites.  Alternatively, South Point can assist with arrangements for larger wedding parties at Pigeon Beach and Galleon Beach just 5 minutes from the hotel, or at the historic Shirley Heights for a sunset ceremony.

Wedding Package from £999

Jamaica Inn, Jamaica

Jamaica is one of the most naturally beautiful, diverse and popular destinations in the Caribbean, and Jamaica Inn allows its guests to enjoy all of the beauty of the island from a peaceful and relaxing haven.  A wedding at Jamaica Inn would be full of style and elegance as this hotel has been attracting famous guests and discerning travellers since the 1950’s. From intimate parties of two to celebrations with 100 guests, the attentive staff at Jamaica Inn ensure that each wedding is unforgettable.

The natural setting of Jamaican Inn provides stunning locations to saying ‘I do’, from the beautifully manicured lawn overlooking the stunning beach to the steps of the ‘West Wing’, located by the sea – either location will provide a spectacular backdrop, particularly at sunset.

Wedding Package from £1,129

Sandy Haven, Jamaica

Sandy beaches, azure blue waters and a soft, Caribbean breeze are all a part of the package when you plan your Jamaican, destination wedding at Sandy Haven Resort. The hotel is a privately owned boutique hotel, located on Negril’s infamous seven-mile strip of fine white sand.  This intimate resort offers couples a magical setting for private elopements or romantic weddings with friends and family. Its enviable beach-front location provides a picture- perfect setting for a barefoot wedding in front of a spectacular beach sunset. Alternatively, couples can opt for a quieter pool-side affair or if a more formal setting is desired for the actual ceremony or reception, a stylish conference room is available.

Wedding Package from £999 or Free*
*This wedding package is complimentary when booking a Junior Suite Ocean View category or higher for a minimum of 7-nights or 5 rooms for a minimum of 3 nights at any room category.

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

New Wedding Abroad Show - 10-11 March 2017

We are excited to hear that a new wedding show dedicated to weddings abroad will be launching this year.

WedAway is the UK’s only dedicated wedding abroad event, and will take place at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London from 10-11 March 2017.

From Lake Como to the Carribbean, the event will showcase the most spectacular wedding destinations from around the world in regional pavilions, with over 150 carefully curated wedding planners and suppliers on hand to inspire and inform.

A seminar programme will give you access to a wealth of valuable knowledge with a keynote address from wedding planning guru and bridal author Sarah Haywood.

Tickets for WedAway are free when you pre-registration by the 9th March, or £20 on the door.

Take the risk and stress out of planning your overseas wedding with an inspiring and informative visit to WedAway this Spring.

Book online now at www.wedaway.com 

The Dominican Republic Has It All...

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.

Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana

Get married on the beautiful sandy beach, with the Caribbean Sea as both backdrop and soundtrack, as the waves gently wash ashore. Or, choose one of the floating weddings gazebos, surrounded by swaying palm trees and cooled with soothing Caribbean sea breezes.

Dreams La Romana

Time spent at Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa on the sun drenched southeast coast of the Dominican Republic is an unforgettable adventure for wedding couples. Here, you’ll discover a tranquil world that gives you one of nature’s most pristine beaches and a sparkling sea of vivid turquoise.

Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus

Enjoy the transparent waters of the Bayahibe beaches and visit the spectacular islands of Saona and Catalina, offering unspoilt landscapes protected by the Eastern National Park The Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, situated right on the beach, combines elegance with the relaxed Caribbean atmosphere.

For more information on the Dominican Republic click here or call and speak to one of our Caribbean Specialists on 0808 168 1210

Real Wedding Feature - 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.

Read Dom & Beth's blog about their wedding at the Hard Rock Hotel Punta Canta to find out more:

The Hard Rock hotel in the Dominican Republic was out of this world! It made the perfect wedding destination for us as it catered for everyone's holiday needs along with having the most beautiful settings and surroundings to celebrate our special day. It's hard to imagine the size and scale of the place until you arrive!

We chose to upgrade to the White Rosette package and it was worth every penny. The wedding coordinators contact you in plenty of time before you arrive and make the choices available to you very simple and straight forward taking all the stress out of a traditional wedding. The service you get is second to none and you really do feel like a Rock Star!

Perfect Weddings were fantastic in helping us to arrange our special day. From picking up the phone one evening not knowing where we would like our wedding to be and not having a clue how we went about it we were guided every step of the way.

Julie our specialist was very knowledgeable and gave us so many choices and options to consider so we could get the perfect venue for us. Once we booked perfect weddings we're only a phone call or an email away to get the help and support we needed.

Testimonial courtesy of Dom Bolger

For more information on weddings in the Dominican Republic click here or call us on Freephone 0808 168 1210

Real Wedding Feature - Cyprus

There is a reason that Cyprus is known as the 'Island of Love' as it offers so many fantastic wedding venues whether its a garden gazebo, beach side venue or church wedding there is so much to choose from. One of our favourite venues is the beautiful Alexander The Great Hotel in Paphos. The Unity Terrace at the Alexander The Great provides complete privacy for your wedding day and stunning sea views. Read Amy & Dan's blog to find out more...

At the beginning we could not make up our mind on a destination but the patience and assistance provided by the team was prefect. Perfect Weddings Abroad provided so much literature and information that we were able to narrow our choices down instantly.

PWA also provided essential assistance during the planning stage and were only a phone call away, any time we called we were able to get the response we needed within 48 hrs if not sooner.

One element that helped us no end was that of the 'check list'. Without using PWA we wouldn't have had this and the prompts when documentation and tasks were needed to be completed.

Testimonial courtesy of Dan Millard.

For more information on weddings at the Alexander The Great Hotel click here or call us on Freephone 0808 168 1210 

Real Wedding Feature - Saint Lucia

No where does romance like Saint Lucia... Striking natural landscapes provide the perfect backdrop to your dream wedding on this picturesque island. Read Beverly & David's Blog to find out more...

David and I were married at St. James Club Morgan Bay in St. Lucia in September 2015. After 12 years together we had told our friends and family that we were going on a luxurious holiday and kept the wedding a secret. Our specialist at Perfect Wedding Abroad handled everything for us and there was an easy transition to the wedding co-ordinator Janelle at the resort. Janelle organised the legal side of things with ease (which was one of the things I had worried about) and took us through the timetable of events for the day. As it was just the two of us, the staff substituted a few things in the package for us, e.g. 2 cupcakes and a bottle of champagne instead of the wedding cake.

We had organised a beachfront dinner but due to weather conditions it was easily changed to dinner in the exclusive restaurant on site. The day itself was beautiful and relaxed. I had hair and make up done in the spa, and  the gardens where we got married were decorated beautifully. The lady that married us was very friendly and things couldn't have gone better for us. The photographer we had arranged took us round our favourite parts of the resort to get the shots we wanted and suggested a few more.

We were served breakfast in bed the following morning. I couldn't recommend this resort enough to have a stress free wedding day. For the rest of our holiday/honeymoon, we went on trips by boat and by car exploring what this beautiful island had to offer, the volcanic mud baths, snorkelling in sugar bay and the breathtaking Pitons. We are hoping to visit St.Lucia again some day as we had such a brilliant time.

Testimonial courtesy of Beverly Boyd.  

For more information on Saint Lucia click here or call us free on 0808 168 1210 to speak to one of our Caribbean Specialists.