Other half and I are hoping to get married in Italy next summer, but starting to wonder whether we should or not (Italy that is, not the wedding...)
For a start we have kids, and we don't want them with us the whole 7 days (love them, but perhaps will want some couple time eh). TUI aren't really flexible in regards to the fact we want the kids at a separate hotel with family some nights. They are also not sure that we can fly to Italy, then onto somewhere else for a honeymoon.
Just looking for anyone who has gone through with it, and any words of wisdom?
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Edit, the booking that is, not the getting married abroad bit
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So just had a cheap and cheerful wedding then went off on honeymoon.
It is temping to be fair, but we both really want it. Special memories there, and such a stunning place. recently got the all clear that her dad is well enough to travel, so it's full steam ahead
Regarding tui, they are a package holiday company and deviating from economies of scale is not what they do. Doing a twin centre holiday with fly in and out of Italy should be ok, but flying else where from Italy is not what (the British arm) do. Easiest (and most protected) would be return to UK and fly out again.
For me, package deals are never flexible enough for families
Did you consider Anglosphere countries like Barbados? Getting paperwork done there would be comparatively easy
Book an Agriturismo in Tuscany and arrange your own flights. Kids can fly back with the in-laws whilst you fly on to your honeymoon
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It's cheaper, feels special and you're already on your honeymoon before you start!
We were looking at Italy originally, they advised that there is a limited number of foreigners wedded per year, not sure if that's still the case? Might be worth looking into ..
Unless you are 100% happy with what a travel company offers, do it yourself. The hotel where my wife and I stayed had an English speaking member of staff who knew all the local companies that offered wedding related services (florists, photographers etc.). Without her help we'd have struggled big time.
We actually booked in Cyprus as I *think* UK paperwork is valid there (was a while ago, I forget) so there is no hassle involved.
Ended up in North Wales. Butyouknow... They're all kind of similar...