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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad?
Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad is a UK based Co-ordination Company boasting nearly 50 years of collective experience of arranging weddings and honeymoons for couples wishing to marry or honeymoon abroad. We are now reputed as one of the most experienced and sought after companies in this very specialised area of travel.

Will our marriage be recognised in the UK?
Yes, all our weddings are recognised by UK law. However, it will not be possible to register your marriage in the UK as this can only happen in the place in which the marriage is solemnised. This has no negative impact on your legal status. In some instances it is possible to keep a record of the wedding at the General Registrar's Office in Southport - Tel: 0151 471 4200.

Is it possible to invite guests to my wedding?
Yes. As getting married abroad is becoming increasingly popular, the average wedding party size in getting larger each year. Simply let us know how many people you are inviting and we can work out the best deals for them. In some cases everybody stays in the same hotel and in other cases the party is scattered in close proximity to the couples' accommodation or wedding venue. Unlike when you are going on holiday with friends, when you travel with family there is usually a wide range of requirements do to different tastes, interests and age group - unlike when you go on holiday with friends when you usually have the same taste/interests etc. We also understand that you and your guests may not have previously visited the destination. We therefore offer impartial advice to you and your guests, ensuring what everybody books is personally suited to their own requirements and, of course, budget! Our advice is based on many years experience and you can always speak to a member of staff who has been there - wherever "there" is!

Larger parties will need certain additional items such as a larger wedding cake, extra flowers/photographs, additional transportation etc. etc.. Guests are not obliged to book their travel arrangements through Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad (especially if you are booking your wedding on a "wedding only" basis. In some instances it is highly recommended that we arrange all travel and accommodation as we are then in total control of your wedding. Remember, we can only be responsible for our own clients and co-ordinate guests who book with us.

How do we transport our wedding outfits?
Although we are advised by our airlines that outfits should be packed in a hard backed suitcase, some smaller outfits may occasionally be carried on the aircraft as hand luggage. This will be dependent upon the airline, the size of the item/s and the space available on the day of travel. We will be able to advise regarding your specific airline's policy at the time of booking. We do offer suit carriers and dress carriers for £25.00 each + p&p which are allowed on most aircraft. Please telephone Samantha on 0870 42 11 062, who will be happy to offer further information and take your order if required.

Can we have our outfits pressed at our destination.
This is usually arranged through your hotel. If you are travelling to a warm climate, you will find that most creases will drop out due to the temperature and natural himidity levels.

Am I guided through all of the paperwork?
Yes. Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad has procedures in place to make any paperwork as stress-free as possible. In some instances there will be certain documents which will need to be signed at your destination. You will have guidance and/or detailed instructions of what is required. Unlike with some other companies, at no time will you be looking at each other and thinking, "what do we do now?".

Are you the Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad regularly featured on television, radio and in the press?
Yes. Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad is a consultant to the media on all aspects of getting married and honeymooning abroad. We have been featured on GMTV, This Morning, Sky News, ITN, The Great Escape, Fasten Your Seatbelt!, Channel 5 News, News at Ten, numerous regional BBC radio stations, OK!, Hello!, The Times/Sunday Times, Daily Express, LBC with Ann Diamond, Cosmopolitan, most bridal magazines and others. We have to add that all publicity was for the right reasons!!

Can we choose our own music for our ceremony?
At most venues, there is some kind of facility to play your own music. This may vary from cd to tape cassette. If you would like to play your own music, we will be able to inform you at the time of booking how the music should be provided.

Do we need to carry all legal documents with us?
Yes. It is vital that you take all ORIGINAL documents with you. However, we will supply you with a checklist to avoid any mistakes!

Can I arrange for my hair and make-up to be done?
Yes. This will vary depending on your chosen destination/hotel. Most hotels have facilities but they will be able to recommend nearby salons which will be able to assist. If you have a specific style in mind, send us a picture and we will send it to our Co-ordinator in your chosen destination who will come back to us within 48 hours with an answer and cost.

As many of our hotels boast spas, arrangements for your hair, make-up, various massages, hydrotherapy, thalassotherapy and many other treatments will be available for you and any guests before and on the day of your wedding.

How different are you to a travel agent?
The only similarity between Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad and your local travel agent should be the cost. We do not arrange holidays on their own - every client who books with us are travelling for very special reasons and not just their annual holiday, e.g. while your Consultant is putting the finishing touches to your wedding before you travel, he/she will not have somebody holding for them on another line for a cheap flight to Tenerife.....We endeavour to offer the high level of service possible at all times and understand that you are booking the most important holiday you are ever likely to take and not simply an ordinary annual holiday. In most cases, our clients will be spending more with us than they would spend on their annual holiday, so we understand how important it is that you book the right thing. Booking your wedding and honeymoon should be an exciting and wonderful time - not a hazardous journey into the unknown.

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Weddings Abroad and Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad are trading names of Heaven Sent Travel Ltd.
Weddings Abroad and Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad are UK specialist arrangers of wedding and honeymoon packages taking place abroad.

Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad was established in 1992 making Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad the first weddings and honeymoons abroad specialist in the UK.