Planning a wedding? Discover the benefits of marrying abroad
Take a look at our top four reasons for tying the knot overseas and make your dream wedding a reality.
If you, or someone in your family, is lucky enough to be planning the big day, you should consider getting married abroad. Whether you want to achieve your lifelong dream or to save money, we want you to know it’s a viable option. 1.The weather
Planning a wedding around UK weather is nigh on impossible. No matter whether you’re thinking of having your big day in December or in July, you can never rule out a torrential downpour of rain making an appearance. Many happy couples have opted for sunnier locations as a result, with the most popular destinations for overseas weddings being the Americas, Europe and the Caribbean in recent years. Following the trend could see you or a family member declaring vows on a sunny beach surrounded by palm trees or tying the knot in a gorgeous vineyard.
2. It’s a holiday for everyone
Getting married abroad isn’t just a celebration for two people, it’s also an excuse for a holiday for each and every person who attends. If your son or daughter is looking for their dream destination, an overseas location
may also work in your favour.
Some consider a wedding abroad a great way to trim down the list and be sure they’re only inviting close friends and family, while you can be sure whoever does make the trip truly cares about you and your wedding. On top of that, there’s no better way to experience the occasion than to get married in a different country away from the stresses of daily life. To be cost-effective, a wedding combined with a honeymoon is a savvy combination option of spreading the celebrations out for even longer. This means that if your son or daughter is looking for their dream destination, an overseas location may also work in your favour in more ways than one.
3. It’s cheaper
With the average UK wedding costing around £30,000*, getting married overseas can be up to £22,000 cheaper**. Even taking flight and potential visa costs into account still doesn’t change the fact that your money can go a lot further in most other countries. However, even with this in mind, it still pays to make sure your money goes as far as possible when making an international payment. You will most likely need to pay for a wedding in multiple instalments, and with some high-street banks charging up to £40 per transaction, you could end up paying over the odds for sending your money abroad.
4. We can help you pay for it
With low transaction fees and bank-beating exchange rates, Mail Finance International Money Transfers are here to help you get the most out of your money when paying for your overseas wedding, whether it's for you or a family member. Our dedicated team are here to help and offer any guidance through the foreign exchange market, while we can even lock-in a prevailing exchange rate for you for up to 2 years (this may require a deposit). This means that throughout the process of paying for your wedding, you can rely on receiving the same exchange rate, regardless of any upturns or downturns in the market. In this situation if the rate moves in a more favourable direction you are locked in to the rate you have committed to, however forward contracts are there to help manage risk and your budget. Speaking to an expert can help you to understand what the best tools to use are for your situation and timeframes. You can even set up a regular payment plan for any recurring international payments you may need to make, leaving us to automate your payments and you to focus on your big day.