Travel Luxe Weddings Abroad

Inspiration

The Journal.

Planning guides, destination know-how and a little inspiration.

29 September 2026

Getting Married in Malta: A Complete Guide for UK Couples

Honey-coloured stone, dramatic cliffs and a warm Mediterranean welcome — here's what UK couples need to know about marrying in Malta.

Budgeting for Exchange Rates When Paying Suppliers Abroad

27 September 2026

Budgeting for Exchange Rates When Paying Suppliers Abroad

A practical guide to managing currency movements when paying wedding suppliers overseas, so your budget stays on track from booking to big day.

Rain Plans and Backup Venues: Weathering the Unexpected Abroad

26 September 2026

Rain Plans and Backup Venues: Weathering the Unexpected Abroad

Even in the sunniest destinations, a thoughtful rain plan is what lets you relax and enjoy your day, whatever the sky decides to do.

Turning Your Wedding Abroad Into a Week Your Guests Will Love

23 September 2026

Turning Your Wedding Abroad Into a Week Your Guests Will Love

A destination wedding is really a week away together — here's how to shape those days so every guest feels looked after.

Flowers Abroad: What's in Season Around the Mediterranean

22 September 2026

Flowers Abroad: What's in Season Around the Mediterranean

A month-by-month guide to Mediterranean blooms, so your destination wedding flowers feel natural, abundant and beautifully in place.

Helping Older or Less Mobile Guests Enjoy Your Wedding Abroad

21 September 2026

Helping Older or Less Mobile Guests Enjoy Your Wedding Abroad

Thoughtful planning means your grandparents, parents or less mobile guests can share every moment of your destination wedding in comfort.

Ten Questions to Ask Any Destination Wedding Planner

20 September 2026

Ten Questions to Ask Any Destination Wedding Planner

Before you book a planner for your wedding abroad, ask these ten questions to understand exactly what you're paying for.

Wedding Hair and Make-Up Abroad: What to Arrange in Advance

19 September 2026

Wedding Hair and Make-Up Abroad: What to Arrange in Advance

From trials to humidity-proofing, here's how to plan hair and make-up for your destination wedding so the big day looks effortless.

Villas, Hotels or Resorts: Where Should Your Wedding Guests Stay?

18 September 2026

Villas, Hotels or Resorts: Where Should Your Wedding Guests Stay?

A clear-eyed comparison of villas, hotels and resorts to help you choose the right accommodation for your wedding guests abroad.

How to Plan a Wedding Abroad You Have Never Visited

17 September 2026

How to Plan a Wedding Abroad You Have Never Visited

You do not need to have set foot somewhere to marry there — here is how to plan with confidence from a distance.

Do You Need a Wedding Planner for a Destination Wedding?

16 September 2026

Do You Need a Wedding Planner for a Destination Wedding?

Weighing up whether to plan your wedding abroad yourself? Here's an honest look at what a planner takes off your plate.

How to Plan a Welcome Dinner the Night Before Your Wedding

15 September 2026

How to Plan a Welcome Dinner the Night Before Your Wedding

A thoughtful welcome dinner sets the tone for your wedding weekend abroad — here's how to plan one your guests will treasure.

Do Wedding Guests Pay for Their Own Flights and Hotels?

13 September 2026

Do Wedding Guests Pay for Their Own Flights and Hotels?

A clear, honest guide to how costs are usually shared for a destination wedding, so you can plan with confidence and set expectations early.

How to Bring Your Wedding Dress Abroad Safely

10 September 2026

How to Bring Your Wedding Dress Abroad Safely

From garment bags to overhead lockers, here's how to transport your wedding dress abroad without a single crease of worry.

Photography Abroad: Bring Your Photographer or Book Locally?

9 September 2026

Photography Abroad: Bring Your Photographer or Book Locally?

Should your wedding photographs be taken by someone who knows you, or someone who knows the light? Here's how to decide.

Eloping Now, Celebrating at Home Later

8 September 2026

Eloping Now, Celebrating at Home Later

Say your vows in the Cyprus sunshine, then raise a glass with everyone else once you're home — here's how to plan both well.

Choosing Your Ceremony Time Around the Heat and the Light

7 September 2026

Choosing Your Ceremony Time Around the Heat and the Light

The hour you choose shapes everything from your photographs to your guests' comfort — here's how to get it right.

Music and Entertainment for a Wedding Abroad

6 September 2026

Music and Entertainment for a Wedding Abroad

From the ceremony strings to the last dance under the stars, here's how to get the sound of your destination wedding just right.

How to Tell Your Guests You're Marrying Abroad

5 September 2026

How to Tell Your Guests You're Marrying Abroad

The news, the invitations, the RSVPs — a warm, practical guide to sharing your destination wedding plans with confidence.

Wedding Insurance for a Destination Wedding: What You Actually Need

4 September 2026

Wedding Insurance for a Destination Wedding: What You Actually Need

A clear, honest guide to wedding insurance abroad — what it covers, what it doesn't, and how to choose the right policy.

How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Abroad?

3 September 2026

How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Abroad?

The right booking window makes all the difference to your choice of venue, dates and peace of mind — here's how to plan the timing.

Feeding Your Guests Abroad: Menus, Tastings and Dietary Needs

2 September 2026

Feeding Your Guests Abroad: Menus, Tastings and Dietary Needs

From welcome drinks to wedding breakfast, here's how to plan food your guests will remember fondly, wherever your wedding takes you.

Where in the Mediterranean Can You Have a Gay Wedding?

2 September 2026

Where in the Mediterranean Can You Have a Gay Wedding?

A warm, practical guide to Mediterranean destinations where same-sex couples can marry or hold a beautiful legal or symbolic ceremony.

LGBTQ+ Weddings in Malta and Greece: A Practical Guide

2 September 2026

LGBTQ+ Weddings in Malta and Greece: A Practical Guide

Malta and Greece both offer legally recognised, beautifully personal settings for LGBTQ+ couples planning a wedding abroad.

Travelling with Children to a Destination Wedding

1 September 2026

Travelling with Children to a Destination Wedding

From flights to flower girls, here's how to plan a destination wedding that works beautifully for guests of every age.

Who Pays for What at a Destination Wedding?

31 August 2026

Who Pays for What at a Destination Wedding?

A practical, no-awkwardness guide to who traditionally covers what when you marry abroad, and how modern couples are doing it differently.

Stag Dos and Hen Parties Abroad: Planning Alongside Your Wedding

22 August 2026

Stag Dos and Hen Parties Abroad: Planning Alongside Your Wedding

Thinking of combining your celebrations overseas? Here's how to plan a stag or hen do abroad without the stress or the clashing diaries.

What's Actually Included in a Destination Wedding Package?

21 August 2026

What's Actually Included in a Destination Wedding Package?

A clear, honest guide to what's typically covered in a destination wedding package, and the questions worth asking before you book.

What to Pack for Your Destination Wedding: The Real List

20 August 2026

What to Pack for Your Destination Wedding: The Real List

Beyond the dress and passports — the small, easily forgotten items that make the difference between a smooth wedding day and a stressful one.

Beach Wedding or Villa Wedding? An Honest Comparison

19 August 2026

Beach Wedding or Villa Wedding? An Honest Comparison

Sand between your toes or a private terrace all to yourselves? We weigh up the real differences to help you choose.

Destination Wedding Timeline: What to Book and When

18 August 2026

Destination Wedding Timeline: What to Book and When

A clear, month-by-month guide to planning your destination wedding, from the first booking to the final week.

Stag Do or Hen Party Abroad, Alongside Your Wedding?

17 August 2026

Stag Do or Hen Party Abroad, Alongside Your Wedding?

Thinking of combining your celebrations with your destination wedding? Here's how to plan a stag or hen do abroad without the stress.

What to Pack for a Destination Wedding (The List Nobody Gives You)

11 August 2026

What to Pack for a Destination Wedding (The List Nobody Gives You)

Beyond the dress and the passports — the small, easily forgotten items that make all the difference on your wedding day abroad.

Eloping Abroad: Everything You Need to Know

9 August 2026

Eloping Abroad: Everything You Need to Know

Thinking of eloping abroad? Here's what really happens, from legal paperwork to choosing a location, before you say "just the two of us".

How Much Does a Wedding Abroad Actually Cost in 2026?

8 August 2026

How Much Does a Wedding Abroad Actually Cost in 2026?

A clear, honest breakdown of what couples are spending on weddings abroad in 2026, from venue to guest travel.

How to Plan a Destination Wedding Without Overwhelming Your Guests

6 August 2026

How to Plan a Destination Wedding Without Overwhelming Your Guests

Thoughtful planning lets you marry abroad while keeping travel, costs and logistics comfortable for the people you love most.

Cyprus vs Greece vs Italy: Choosing Your Wedding Destination

5 August 2026

Cyprus vs Greece vs Italy: Choosing Your Wedding Destination

A candid comparison of Cyprus, Greece and Italy for your wedding abroad, covering value, logistics, weather and guest experience.

Sunset Ceremonies: Timing Your Wedding Day for the Best Light

4 August 2026

Sunset Ceremonies: Timing Your Wedding Day for the Best Light

The Mediterranean sun sets on its own schedule — here's how to plan your ceremony time so the light works in your favour.

Legal vs Symbolic Ceremonies Abroad: Which Is Right for You?

3 August 2026

Legal vs Symbolic Ceremonies Abroad: Which Is Right for You?

Understand the real differences between a legal and symbolic wedding abroad, and which option suits your paperwork, timeline and dream ceremony.

How to Keep Your Destination Wedding Guest List Happy

2 August 2026

How to Keep Your Destination Wedding Guest List Happy

Practical, considerate ways to help your guests feel valued when you're asking them to travel abroad for your wedding day.

Getting Married in Cyprus: The Complete Guide for UK Couples

1 August 2026

Getting Married in Cyprus: The Complete Guide for UK Couples

Everything you need to know about legal paperwork, timings, weather and venues for a Cyprus wedding, from a team who plans them every day.

The Best Months to Marry in the Mediterranean

31 July 2026

The Best Months to Marry in the Mediterranean

From cool spring mornings to golden autumn evenings, here is our honest guide to choosing the right month for your Mediterranean wedding.

What Is A Symbolic Wedding?

27 July 2026

What Is A Symbolic Wedding?

A symbolic wedding is a personalised, non-legally binding ceremony that celebrates your love and commitment.

Thinking About Getting Married Abroad?

24 July 2026

Thinking About Getting Married Abroad?

One of the greatest advantages of a wedding abroad is that your honeymoon can begin the moment your celebration ends.