Thursday 18 September 2014

5 best destinations for a wedding abroad in 2015

This year’s summer wedding season has barely drawn to a close – we’re still picking confetti out of our hair – but we’re already looking ahead to the next one. If you’re thinking about a wedding abroad next year, get some inspiration right here as Laura Weeden from Thomson Weddings shares her picks for the 5 hottest destinations for 2015…

Mauritius

Move over Maldives – there’s a new Indian Ocean Island stepping up to the paradise wedding plate. Mauritius has the veil-white sands and Tiffany-blue waters, but it’s got more up its sleeve than just beaches. Pre- or post-ceremony activities can include scuba diving, boat trips to deserted islands, and adventures in rainforest-cloaked mountains. Food is another mark in its favour – the cuisine is a mix of French, Creole, Indian, Chinese and African, so there’s something to suit most palettes.

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Venue inspiration: Tie the knot barefoot with a ceremony on the sand at Sugar Beach, a luxurious plantation-style hotel on the island’s west coast.  

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Cyprus

Cyprus isn’t exactly a new kid on the weddings block, but – like fine wine and George Clooney – it just gets better as the years go on. The beaches are Pinterest-pretty, the weather’s fantastic, and the towns and villages are packed with cosy restaurants and romantic, vine-clad tavernas. Plus, it’s one of the few places where you’ve got the option of a church wedding.

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Venue inspiration: At Sensatori Resort Aphrodite Hills, you can swap vows in a honey-coloured stone chapel, or at Cove Beach Club, which has Instagram-worthy views of the Med.

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Croatia

Fancy having red-roofed houses, gorgeous harbours and World Heritage Sites as backdrops for your wedding photos? Then take a look at Croatia. Civil ceremonies here take place in beautiful old buildings, while receptions can draw on local traditions – think toasts with rajika brandy and seafood wedding breakfasts with a soundtrack of tamburica folk music.

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Venue inspiration: Wed in Porec’s town hall and you’ll have photogenic locations on tap. The town’s famous 6th-century basilica is a minute’s walk away, as is the picturesque harbour.

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Ibiza

You might think weddings on the White Isle are all glam beach clubs and partying ‘til dawn, but big days in Ibiza usually tend to fall into the ‘laid-back and relaxed’ category. Beaches and sea-view terraces top the location lists, and post-nuptial festivities tend to include tapas feasts, al fresco dancing, and jugs of sangria. Of course, you can always carry on the fun at Pacha if you fancy…

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Venue inspiration: Get hitched at Sensatori Resort Ibiza and you’ll be treated to a backdrop of Cala Tarida’s golden sands and the Mediterranean Sea.

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Turkey

It’s not just the weather that’s warm in Turkey – the scenery’s pretty hot, too. Venues here range from mountain-view terraces and beachfront balconies, to gazebos set up beside teal-coloured lakes. Pre-wedding pampering is sorted, too, with traditional Turkish baths and foam massages in mosaic-tiled hammams – bring your bridesmaids for a girly treat.

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Venue inspiration: Ceremonies at Sugar Beach play out under a decorated gazebo next to the Blue Lagoon, with views across to pine-cloaked hills.

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To get in touch with the Thomson Weddings team about creating your perfect day abroad, just send them an email, or call 0871 984 3195. And don’t forget to check out more top tips about planning a wedding overseas right here.

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