Great ideas for a wedding abroad
Weddings Abroad
Worldwide places to say 'I do' from white-washed chapels in Greece to the sandy shores of the Caribbean
Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas
Atlantis Paradise Island in The Bahamas offers lots of choice for weddings abroad. Packages vary from Simply Love £2,939 (planner, flowers, photography, gift) to Love Your Life £22,656 (five nights’ accommodation, hair and make-up, flowers, photography, videography, couple’s massage, musician and £783 to spend in the resort).
Aleenta Phuket, Thailand
Weddings in Thailand are ever-popular with British couples and Aleenta Phuket is a stunning setting. It offers ceremonies on the golden sands of Natai Beach or in a Grand Villa, as well as pre-wedding spa treatments, turtle-release experience and a Thai water pouring ritual. Just the two of us (and up to six friends) package from £2,600.
Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
Diving for pearls and designing your own wedding rings are just part of the new Pearl Wedding Experience offered at the Ritz-Carlton Bahrain. With oyster beds, gold souks and pearl merchants, the exotic kingdom is an exciting wedding destination. The resort has a dedicated planner, with venues including a private island, ballroom and ocean-view villa and the experience also includes chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce Ghost transfers, plus a night in the bridal suite. Price on application.
Sani Resort, Halkidiki
You can’t go wrong with a Greek wedding – sunshine, great food, scenic venues. One of the best places to tie the knot is Sani Resort on Halkidiki’s azure coast. There are lots of venue choices, from a deck overlooking the marina to the exclusive Byblos Lounge at Porto Sani. Packages from £474. Or if you’re looking for a more traditional wedding, you’ll love Nana Princess in Crete. Prices start from £2,172.
Shandrani Beachcomber, Mauritius
Want to keep things really simple? Opt for a laid-back ceremony at Shandrani Beachcomber on a peninsula with golden beaches on the island of Mauritius. Here the Basic Bliss package ensures you’re the only newlyweds that day, with a decorated wedding location and honeymoon experience for £545.
Curtain Bluff, Antigua
Refurbished five-star Antigua getaway Curtain Bluff is offering a free wedding, including ceremony, cocktail party, reception dinner, cake and licence, if you book a seven-night stay in a junior suite. It’s a dreamy spot, with two pristine beaches and luxury rooms. Seven nights from £3,710 per person with a complimentary wedding package worth £1,019.