Indian Ocean: WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS
PERFECT MATCH
The Indian Ocean’s quality, stunning backdrops and current special deals makes it the perfect choice for a wedding or honeymoon, says Lisa James
T
he overseas wedding market continues to grow in popularity – hardly surpris- ing when you consider that couples can
almost certainly guarantee good weather for their special day and at a fraction of the cost of a UK ceremony.
MarryAbroad.co.uk says it has recorded a 15% increase in enquiries, year on year, for weddings taking place outside of the UK’s wedding ‘season’. The increase shows couples are moving away from the standard wedding season, between May and September. Mark Boulle, Marketing Manager at Beachcomber
Tours, says: “The UK wedding average spend is between £15,000 and £20,000 whereas with Beachcomber an overseas wedding, with
honeymoon included starts at £5,000.” And, despite the diffi cult
economic climate, the honeymoon market is also holding up well.
“We presume this is partly down to the fact that a honeymoon is the one holiday that couples really do not want to miss out on,” adds Boulle. Shamira Kumaya-Hyatt, Commercial Director at Sunset Faraway Holidays, says: “The wedding market abroad is growing strongly year on year as it offers more affordable options than the UK. “The Indian Ocean offers great savings, making the region accessible for family and friends to join the wedding couple.
“The Maldives was our fastest growing
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selling tip “Book a private sunset
speedboat trip with your own skipper, champagne and the glorious Indian Ocean surroundings”
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