Where do you start with planning a wedding abroad?

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So my sister has recently got engaged and she’d like to get married abroad and has asked for my planning assistance. But I haven’t got a clue where to start!

We want somewhere not too far, ideally France, Spain or Italy. Our dad doesn’t fly so will need to be somewhere he can easily get the train to and then hire a car If necessary.

The ideal would be to have a villa somewhere with a beautiful view where we could hold the wedding and reception and then the next day have a big brunch/pool party for everyone. Probably around 50-70 guests. If there were bedrooms a couple of close family could stay in that would be even better.

How do you organise something like this? Is it easiest to find a wedding planner and ask for them to recommend venues?

id be lookign to see what the requirements are for getting married abroad, i know some places can be a bit more difficult that others for the paperwork

Google wedding villas with pool Italy
Wedding villas with pool Spain
Wedding villas with pool France

There will be a lot to trawl through though so pick the country first maybe?

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Oh sorry forgot to say the actual ceremony bit won’t be an issue as they plan to officially marry at a registry office in the UK a few days before to save any hassle with paperwork

Well it's not a wedding then. It's a big party. Much easier.

Hi I am a wedding planner, over 20 years in the industry! I’d say the most important thing is the Paperwork then venue and how they cater for expected numbers.

Are they having ceremony here And a blessing abroad? If so it’s much more complicated but so special.

Also when do they plan to do this? It takes a bit longer than expected, especially atm.

I think 50-70 guests abroad is a lot to expect, especially following the pandemic, unless you are looking at 2022 or beyond. Next year I will want to holiday where I choose, when I choose, not feel obliged to travel for a wedding. If it's not even the actual wedding I'd be even less inclined.

We got married in Italy, used Kuoni for it all.