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Animal passions: When a couple are wild exchange vows. This South Pacific paradise, normally stay at Hotel Ranga with a view of
about each other, a wedding in the heart midway between Hawaii and New Zealand, Mount Hekla. The ceremony can take place
of a South African game reserve seems is working hard at its weddings credentials. at the quaint Oddi Church and photos can
appropriate. Malaria-free Shamwari offers a Sara Short from Bath Travel in Titchfield be arranged at a waterfall or a glacier.
choice of lodge, garden or lookout point as says: “After many years as a weddings and By the evening, the bride and groom
wedding locations. Wedding coordinator honeymoons adviser, I was delighted to be could be sitting in a hot tub looking at the
Tracy Lancaster says: “When the wedding is asked about Samoa – it’s an interesting Northern Lights.” Iceland is also good for
held at one of the lookout points in the game alternative to the norm. I drew a blank with short-duration weddings if the couple has
reserve, there are usually animals visible in UK tour operators so I put the package less than a week available.
the distance. After the wedding ceremony together myself. I booked flights with Air New ■perfectweddingsabroad.co.uk
the couple are taken on a private game Zealand and booked a beach wedding
drive; this includes stopping in the bush for package at the Sinalei Reef Resort.” Scuba dooper love: At Breezes Runaway
sundowner drinks and snacks, and the couple ■visitsamoa.ws Bay in Jamaica one of the wedding locations
usually cut their wedding cake in the bush at on offer is under water. Minister Marvin
sundown. We have photos where the bride Champagne on ice: For a chilled wedding, Tracey is a certified scuba diver and is
and groom are standing in the bush with a Iceland is the dream ticket. Its dramatic happy to carry out some of his ceremonial
cheetah lying in the foreground.” landscape provides a scenic backdrop for duties at the bottom of the ocean, provided
■shamwari.com romantic photos. Alexandra Chaigne, travel the bride and groom are certified too.
wedding consultant with Perfect Weddings Rings are exchanged on the ocean floor
Pacific paradise: Not many couples can Abroad, says: “Iceland is a great destination with exotic fish as witnesses.
say they travelled all the way to Samoa to for a cold snowy wedding. Clients will ■superclubs.com
Be resourceful Recommend a recce
Books For weddings closer to home, why not suggest the
■Getting Married Abroad: A Practical Guide bride and groom book a pre-wedding trip to
to Overseas Weddings, by Confetti Network, familiarise themselves with the destination. This is
published by Octopus Publishing Group. a handy way for you to earn extra commission.
■The Good Honeymoon Guide, by Lucy Hone,
published by Trailblazer Publications.
Book an early arrival
Websites Residency requirements vary but it’s a good idea for
Consumer advice site Which? is a good place the bride and groom to arrive at least three or four
to look when you start planning a wedding. days before their wedding. The minimum residency in Insurance is a must
■which.co.uk/advice/getting-married-abroad Barbados is just one day, while it’s two days in Jamaica, Travel insurance is absolutely
Confetti.co.uk has a comprehensive guide to three in Antigua, Mauritius and Florida, four in Kenya, vital in this market. Advise
overseas weddings and honeymoons. five in Cyprus and Mexico, and seven in Malaysia and honeymooners to make sure
■confetti.co.uk Bali. Arriving with time to spare before the wedding their policy covers the value
Kuoni’s website has useful reference material. gives the couple time to settle in and recover from the of their engagement and
■kuoni.co.uk/weddings flight. They can meet the wedding planner, file the wedding rings. And if they
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation lists necessary paperwork and indulge in pampering spa are getting married abroad,
practical advice, island by island. sessions. Suggest the bride has a hair and make-up their policy needs to cover
■onecaribbean.org/traveltrade/media/Guides/guides.aspx trial too in the run-up to the big day. wedding outfits and gifts too.
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