Our Top Picks for a Beach Wedding Abroad!

This month we've invited one of our business affiliates, Perfect Weddings Abroad, to share their expertise on beach weddings in a guest blog. You can find out more about Perfect Weddings Abroad at the end of this article.

A beach wedding could be the answer to your dreams. Choosing to say "I Do" on a powdery, white sand beach is the ultimate fairytale so why not jet off to a tropical beach and tie the knot barefoot in the sand?

For UK couples, the most popular and easiest places for beach weddings include Mexico, The Caribbean, Cyprus, Greece, and the Indian Ocean! We have put together our top five beach wedding destinations in the world. Whether your dream is a European beach or jetting off long-haul to the Caribbean, we have your perfect location!

1. Sirines Beach, Cyprus

Perfect for a "toes in the sand" beach wedding in a beautiful setting! Sirines Beach offers a simply gorgeous setting at the edge of the waves lapping on the sand in the stunning location of Sotira, close to Nissi Beach. Pair this wonderful beach setting with a classic Cypriot taverna to continue celebrating with your loved ones.

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2. Seychelles Beaches, Indian Ocean

With some of the best beaches in the world, the Seychelles really does provide the dream setting for a sand-between-the-toes wedding. Choose from numerous pristine sandy beaches overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean for your perfect wedding location. Offering an abundance of natural beauty, exotic reefs, and tropical gardens, the Seychelles is one of the Indian Ocean's finest treasures.

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3. Dreams Riviera Cancun, Mexico

Nestled on a gorgeous bay with swaying palms, Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa is the perfect beach wedding location. This luxury 5* hotel has a stunning white-sand beach, tropical foliage and turquoise waters, a dream location for a wedding abroad! Dreams Riviera Cancun is an amazing option for couples with large groups, the beach holds up to 100 people for the ceremony offering you the chance to invite all of your loved ones to spend your wedding day in paradise.

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4. Analipsi Beach, Crete

This simple beach wedding is a simply beautiful setting to exchange your vows in Crete, with a secluded location you won't need to worry about getting married in front of onlookers from nearby hotels. After your ceremony, why not relax and sip your first glass of chilled champagne as husband and wife before enjoying a wonderful wedding reception at a restaurant nearby?

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5. Sandals Ochi Beach, Jamaica

Spanning a luxuriant stretch of the Jamaican coastline, Sandal Ochi Beach Resort is an adults-only resort that will enchant you with a pristine white-sand beach and turquoise waters setting the perfect scene for your beach wedding. This hotel is ideal for couples looking to elope or say "I Do" with their closest friends and family in a 5* luxury adults-only hotel in Jamaica!

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Although a beach ceremony might not be traditional compared to a UK wedding, it's incredibly romantic and special! If you're looking for beautiful beaches to elope to or have a small, intimate wedding ceremony, then we hope our recommendations fit your perfect wedding!

Protect Your Wedding Abroad with Dreamsaver

Dreamsaver is a leading UK based wedding insurance provider. In 20 years of providing cover, they have protected over 50,000 wedding ceremonies. Their policy also covers weddings abroad at no additional cost.

Below is a summary of Dreamsaver Wedding Insurance Abroad Policy.

• Cover for overseas wedding at no extra cost!
• Cancellation Cover - up to £100,000
• Public Liability Cover for the Marrying Couple as standard - up to £2m
• Cover up to 2 years prior to the ceremony
• Cover for deposits to overseas wedding suppliers prior to buying cover

And so much more!

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*This article is for information and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute advice in any way. The information provided here is correct at the time of writing however please check the latest policy wording here for the latest policy terms, conditions and exclusions.