Cost- One of the main reasons why many Irish and UK couples get married abroad is the lower cost incurred. It's often far cheaper to book a flight to a EU Mediterranean destination well in advance with a budget airline. The desirability of a Mediterranean wedding is further increased by the fact that ancillary costs like accommodation, hiring the venue and paying for food and drink are all much lower.

Climate- Getting married in the climate of a Mediterranean country like Spain is very different from a domestic wedding in the UK. The warm, sub-tropical Mediterranean climate provides the perfect wedding venue for couples. UK rules state that couples must wed under a fixed structure. Such rules are not always applicable abroad and couples can opt to be married on the beach or even around the pool.

Less stress- Wedding preparations can spiral into chaos and stress. There are many tour operators who can relieve you of this stress by providing a wedding package that caters for all your needs. The three options to planning your wedding in the Mediterranean are to book through a tour operator, plan through an established wedding planner or to organise all the details yourself - by far the most difficult way.

Honeymoon- By marrying abroad you are able to have the wedding and the honeymoon in the one place and have the additional benefit of being able to share the wedding and getaway with your relatives and close friends.

Romantic Settings- Your wedding day can take place in any of a multitude of wonderful Mediterranean venues such as the beaches of southern Spain or the citrus groves of Corsica. Nothing says romance like the Mediterranean; be sure to make your wedding one to remember for years to come.