Everyone girl’s dream – or at least mine – is to hold my wedding overseas. Come on, the gorgeous scenery and amazing wedding photos? That’s enough to get me jetting off to another continent. More couples these days are actually considering the option of getting married abroad. And while it is not for everyone, here are five perks of getting married abroad!
We all know that the number one perk for getting married abroad is the amazing wedding photos that you get to take. Don’t get us wrong, we love the abundance of greenery here on our sunny shores, but we also love the clear blue waters other countries have to offer! Imagine exchanging your vows as the indigo rays scatter across the horizon, or walking as snowflakes trickle down your shoulders. Either way, the choices of locations and seasons are plentiful! Not to mention, you get to plan your wedding in a way that reflects your true personality.
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If there’s one common misconception on holding your wedding overseas, it would be the high cost and logisctics spent on planning. Well, that’s wrong. Unless you’re planning on holding an extravagant wedding, chances are the costs would not add up to be that pricey.
Let’s break it down. You’ll need the wedding venue, decorations, and transportations – the same as if you held your wedding in Singapore. Location wise, it is entirely up to your budget. If you’re on a tight budget, places like Bali or Batam are both beautiful and affordable locations. And if organising is not your cup of tea, we suggest hiring a wedding planner. They will help to recommend the best spots and sort out all your nitty gritty details. A pro tip? Look out for hidden costs when you’re hiring a wedding planner!
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You’ll not only get to hold your ceremony there, but you will also get to explore the wonders of that area after your special day. Instead of spending loads to plan an entire honeymoon trip, your wedding location can be part of your honeymoon plan too. This helps in allowing you to save a considerable amount of money.
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If you’re anything like me and love a small wedding filled with people you actually care about, getting married overseas is the perfect idea! Why? Only the people who truly matters would bother to spend the money to jet off to another country for you. That basically saves you the hussle of having to invite all that 100 friends of yours.
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Even the simplest activity such as boarding the plane together would be a memory worth saving. I spoke to a friend who held her wedding abroad, and she said spending a week with the people that she loved was absolutely magical – it just makes your big day that much more unique. And as you reminisce about your wedding in years to come, it might even serve to rekindle the flame between you and your partner. The best part? It makes a romantic anniversary to fly back to the place you both once exchanged rings.
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