Hello Fellow Brides

Ok so im supposed to be getting married September next year.. however recent fall outs in my family (between 2 siblings and my partner) have had me in turmoil... 1 sister refuses to come to my wedding, My groom does not want my other sibling there (for a good reason i may add).

Was speaking to my mum today about cancelling the wedding and going with her and my dad (and my grandparents) His parents our girls and having a quick registrar office so there isn't any more hassle (I'm also epileptic and stress can cause me to become very ill) When my mum suggested going abroad to do it?? Its really got my brain going about a wedding abroad now....

Has anyone else got married abroad? Is it really expensive? If found a package Deal for a evening Beach wedding in Malta which includes everything from flowers-cake to meal and party for 20 guests.. for just under £2500 (its doesn't say if accommodation or flights included but i'm assuming their not)I'm debating postponing the wedding till 2015 and doing this what are everyones views

very very confused bride today!

Firstly, big big hugs about your family. I am kind of in the same boat. If my dads family come, my mum wont so I know how you feel :(
Secondly, Weddings abroad don't usually include flights and accommodation, but you don't necessarily have to stay where you are getting married, there is usually a fee if you don't though but even with that said it can be cheaper to stay somewhere else! (I looked into it too because of the whole family issues lol) It can be as expensive s you want it to be depending on where you go. Some places are really reasonable, seeing as you get a honeymoon at the same time ;) Thee is loads of advice on here, and when you decide on where you want to go, look on the web, there is a stack of info there. Some places you cant marry unless you are a resident, I believe France is one, so look into that too! Hope I have helped a little bit :)

Thirdly, if it is because of one person you wouldn't get married here don't let it stop you, if this country is where you would much prefer to be wed! Regardless of if you get married here or abroad, if that person isn't invited then they wont be there anyway.... if that makes sense??? lol

Big hugs to you, the stress isn't needed, especially when you have a medical condition too. Go with your heart huni and keep us updated xx

Im with firstchoice going to malta in dec. For a week 5star all inclusive and wedding package with things like wine and cake for up to 30 guests. Im paying 1900. Check it out and ask for a discount if u get friendly ;) I had 150 pounds knocked off if I paid deposit there and then.

sorry correction, i went with firstchoice and it was booked through thomson. (you get an extra 5kg luggage allowance each free because you are getting married)

the wedding package is 385

it includes
planning and admin
venue
wedding ceremony
licence
marriage certificate
registrar fees
decorated location
room upgrade
wedding cake 30 guest
carnation bouquet (im not using it as iv made my own)
wine for bride and groom
fruit basket in room
flowers in room on arrival
wine in room on arrival

how good eh!!

the total price is ACTUALLY 2011 pounds... tht includes the mellieha bay hotel for a week all inclusive. theres photos on there of the wedding venue etc

I'd say read thru the abroad threads then maybe speak to a travel operator who can give u a lot mor information on the but they do look like a bargain for the stuff u get thrown into the packages.... Xx

Well 16 months is a long time. who knows what will happen in that time. but have a look online and go into travel agents to see where is available and find out prices x