6th July 2006
With the average wedding in the UK costing as much as �17,000, getting married abroad is a much more viable option. With Virgin Holidays� range of destinations in its stunning new Weddings and Special Occasions brochure 2007 couples can add that �wow� factor to the big day without it costing the earth.
The number of couples choosing to get married abroad has grown by 50% since 2001 and it�s not hard to see why; fantastic weather, beautiful scenery, relaxing atmosphere for friends and family and the range of unique wedding ceremony locations are all enticing prospects.
For brides and grooms seeking fantastic wedding photos as a memory of their day, it�ll be hard to beat the impact of exotic Fiji which is new for 2007. Plus, for those seeking an alternative wedding ceremony, Virgin Holidays is offering the opportunity to get married on board a luxury catamaran in Mauritius, or even under the sea in a submarine in Barbados.
A wedding overseas with Virgin Holidays including civil ceremony, bridal bouquet, groom�s buttonhole and bottle of sparkling wine can be free at many of Virgin�s Caribbean hotels, and starts from only �479 per couple at the Jolly Beach Resort in Antigua. With a week�s holiday to the Jolly Beach Resort costing from just �859 per person, an overseas wedding brings great value for money, glamorous locations and a honeymoon in one. Virgin�s new brochure also features a collection of renewal of vows packages, commitment ceremonies, anniversary and honeymoon packages. Commitment ceremonies for same sex couples wishing to celebrate their permanent relationship are available in Miami and Hawaii and new for this year are renewal of vows packages on the beautiful coral islands of the Maldives.
To make the experience even more memorable, many fantastic add-ons are available when booking with Virgin Holidays, including limo transfers to the UK airport, and champagne and chocolates on the flight. There�s also a selection of complimentary excursions available for the bride and groom, including a 2-day tour to the Royal city of Kandy for Sri Lanka Weddings, a day tour to the beautiful Cape Winelands for Cape Town ceremonies, and a free helicopter night flight above Las Vegas�s famous strip for couples marrying in Vegas.
Getting married abroad involves a fair amount of paperwork and red tape. Virgin Holidays� dedicated wedding service team are on hand to advise customers as to which documents are required depending on the wedding destination, help book the all important date and act as a go between for customers and the venue.
With so many options, choosing a wedding destination and resort can be a nerve-racking task. To help customers pick the perfect location the new brochure contains a �Virgin Holidays View� section for each venue with additional new country and resort introductions that will help couples choose which destination best suits their needs.
Destinations featured in the brochure include 9 Caribbean islands plus Mexico, the Indian Ocean, Canada, South Africa, Kenya, Fiji, Australia and a number of popular US cities.
For further details please call Virgin Holidays� dedicated Weddings department on 0871 222 1201 or see our website www.virginholidays.co.uk
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Press Enquiries: Virgin Holidays Press Office
Tel: 01293 744 228/744 261
Editors Notes: For the free weddings offer minimum stay and room type requirements apply. Group bookings apply for the free bride and groom excursions.
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