WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS
BIG DAYSAWAY Weddings & Honeymoons Abroad
The overseas weddings market remains buoyant, with one in fi ve couples now choosing to get hitched abroad – and operators are responding to increased demand among couples for a more personalised service, says Lisa James
D
espite these straitened times couples are still prepared to splash out on their big day,
according to destination website
MarryAbroad.co.uk. Research among its users reveals 29%
have a budget of under £5,000; 36% will spend £10,000 or under, while 36% will spend up to £20,000 on their overseas wedding. Moreover, 62% of its visitors are women aged 25-34, looking to marry in a part of the world they have never travelled to before.
The vast majority – 93% – is booking a
year in advance and 70% earn between £30,000 and £50,000 a year. And second marriages make up 10% of the overseas wedding market, according to the site. There is also evidence grooms-to-be
are becoming increasingly interested in getting involved in their big day, whether booking the honeymoon or helping to organise the wedding ceremony.. Operators are responding to increased demand among couples for a more personalised service. Sandals Resorts
has launched a ‘Your Wedding, Your Style’ option, which 'eliminates the cookie- cutter wedding package, resulting in a truly personalised Caribbean wedding experience”, according to a spokesman. One&Only has a new One&Only Moments registry, where couples can store their requirements, such as a local excursion or spa treatment, and friends and family can contribute (www. oneandonlyresorts.
honeymoonwishes.com). In coming years, expect the British
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