The Pros & Cons of Getting Married Abroad

The idea of getting married abroad can bring great excitement to a couple, offering unforgettable memories, stunning photos and videos, and a unique way to begin your journey together. However, before booking a destination wedding, it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons from a legal and personal perspective.

Here, we will take a look at the positives and negatives of getting married abroad and how we can help you.

Pros of Getting Married Abroad

1. Exclusivity

Due to the wedding being held in a different country, there will likely be less people in attendance. This will allow you to spend more quality with the guests that have attended and will create deeper, fonder memories.

2. Additional Honeymoon

Planning your wedding abroad means that your honeymoon is usually just around the corner, or at the same location. Whilst having your wedding abroad may be costly already, not having to book another location for your honeymoon can save you time and money in the long run.

3. Memorable Guest Experience

Despite the potentially long travel time, the guests at your wedding will be enjoying a holiday as well as a wedding. This will add a new level of excitement for everyone involved, which will increase the overall enthusiasm of the wedding itself.

Cons of Getting Married Abroad

1. Legal Complexities

Unfortunately, each country has different legal requirements for marriage, and not all foreign marriages are instantly recognised in UK law. Documents may need to be translated or need to be specific for your marriage to be registered back home.

2. High Costs for Guests

Although it may be financially beneficial for the couple getting married, there are cost and time demands which are placed upon guests in order to attend the wedding. This may restrict a lot of people from being able to attend and result in a lot less guests than planned.

3. Language & Cultural Barriers

Another problem with planning a wedding in a different country is the issue of navigating different languages, customs, and local suppliers. This barrier may lead to miscommunications that can cause the wedding to go wrong.

Planning a wedding abroad is both exciting and stressful. Caversham Solicitors can help you deal with the stressful legalities of your wedding abroad, from support with international documentation to help with ensuring your marriage is recognised in the UK.

Contact Caversham Solicitors today for more legal advice on getting married abroad.