4 tips for those who want to get married abroad

Getting married abroad is becoming an increasingly common habit among couples. the market of destination wedding has grown a lot in recent years and Brazilians are at the top of the nationalities that most seek this type of event, followed by Australians and Chinese.

only in Italyone of the favorite destinations to hold the ceremony, foreign weddings moved more than 500 million euros last year, according to an inédita from the Center for Tourist Studies in Florence. With an eye on this market, the Getting Married in Italya company specialized in weddings in the country.

To focus even more on Brazilians, the company created the wedding in italywhich has Brazilian or Portuguese-speaking professionals to make the process easier and more enjoyable for couples.

Second Sandra Santoro, founder of both companies, the desire to marry abroad has grown because, nowadays, parents no longer have as much say in their children’s choices. The price of the celebrations is also attractive, as it is often cheaper than having a party in the country itself.

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“For these couples, it is no longer conceivable to invest in a party for 100 to 200 people. In Europe, they often invest the same amount or much less than they would invest in a traditional party in Brazil – in fact, the bride and groom now value the wedding experience, something that is just theirs or that of their family” , he explained.

In an interview for CLAUDIA, Sandra gave essential tips for those who want to celebrate this special day away from their country. Check out:

1) Start organizing in advance

If you choose to get married outside the country, the ideal is to start organizing the ceremony at least one year in advance. Remember that the planning will be done “at a distance”, so more time is needed to resolve pending issues. First of all, obviously, the couple must decide the destination 🇧🇷 in Italy, the regions of Tuscany (Florence and Siena), Lombardy (Milan, Lake Como and Lake Garda) and Campania (Amalfi Coast region) are the most sought after.

“When we talk about a Destination Wedding, logistics is one of the many details that require careful attention, both for the well-being of the couple and for the ease of coming and going for guests. A couple may prioritize, for example, a place that is close to the airport and, at the same time, conveniently close to the city”, explains Sandra.

Once you’ve decided on the location, it’s time to decide on the date. “The couple should plan the date according to the climate they want – the traditional season runs from May to October. Within that period, July and August are the hottest months, perfect for sunset and outdoor ceremonies,” she says.

The sooner you start planning, the greater the chances of getting suppliers that fit your style and that the desired lease has the available date. In addition, stress is less when it is possible to plan calmly and guests are more likely to be able to organize themselves to travel to another country.

2) Define your wedding style

Generally, Destination Weddings last at least three days. In addition to choosing which type of ceremony and party suits the couple more, they must also decide whether they will hold events, dinners or celebrations on other days when the guests are in town.

You Wedding Weekends, for example, are great options for those who don’t just want to have the traditional ceremony, but rather live a true experience. It is common for the bride and groom to rent a villa to stay with all the guests and hold other parties and dinners for everyone to spend an unforgettable weekend together.

Two other options available are the miniwedding it’s the Elopement Wedding🇧🇷 The first brings together between 20 and 30 people, only close friends and family, and costs approximately 18,000 euros. The Elopement Wedding, or wedding for two, the most sought after by Brazilians, is an even more intimate ceremony, in which only the bride and groom participate, accompanied, at most, by their parents. The value is, on average, 7,500 euros and many already amend the ceremony with the Honeymoon.

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3) Make a list of all required documents

Most of the time, couples just want to have a symbolic ceremony outside the country and this does not require any specific documentation. However, if the desire is to have a civil ceremony, it is necessary to pay attention to the necessary documents right at the beginning of the organization, in order to be able to request them in advance, since some take time to be ready or have an expiration date.

Generally, passports, birth and marital status certificates and proof of residence are required. In addition to them, each country has specific documentation required of foreigners.

4) Hire a specialist company

Although nowadays we find a lot of information on the internet, it is very difficult to organize a long distance wedding without professional help. So, if possible, consider hiring a specialized company and enjoy the preparations more smoothly.

“A Destination Wedding spans at least three days and includes plans to entertain and support guests during that time. For this, it is essential that the bride and groom choose an experienced wedding consultant”, says Sandra.

In addition to providing everything necessary for the ceremony, the advisor will organize all the other details of the trip, such as the transportation and accommodation of the guests, the activities they will carry out, sightseeing tours around the city, among others.

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