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frequently asked questions
is our marriage legally recognised in the UK?
YES Kuoni overseas weddings are registered in the country where they take place and are then legally recognised in the UK. If you do not live permanently in the UK, please check with your own local authorities. Weddings in the USA, Australia and the South Pacific are available to all nationalities. Some Kuoni weddings are only available for British passport holders, such as Thailand. If you are not a British Passport holder, in exceptional circumstances additional documentation and translations may be required, you should also contact your own national authorities to ensure the validity of your wedding. Our wedding packages are designed for couples who are booking a complete Kuoni holiday. For legal requirements, please see the relevant regional introduction page. If the legal requirements or paperwork changes, we will advise you.
can we invite guests to our wedding?
YES this is a very popular way to get married overseas. Simply let us know how many guests will be attending, and we will be pleased to book their holidays. You may also require additional items such as more wine, a larger wedding cake or perhaps extra buttonholes and/or bouquets, extra costs will be payable in resort. If the wedding couple are staying at an All Inclusive resort, guests not staying at the same hotel will need to buy a one day pass to attend the ceremony, certain number, gender and age restrictions may apply. If guests cancel, cancellation charges may apply.
when can we be married?
In most destinations, your wedding ceremony may be conducted Monday to Friday, excluding local holidays. In Las Vegas you can marry 365 days a year! In some countries, local festivals and holidays will determine available wedding dates, for example Poya days in Sri Lanka when no alcohol is served. All weddings are subject to availability of local staff and wedding location.
can we tell our friends and family our wedding date?
YES In unusual circumstances there is a possibility your wedding date could change. For example, if the Celebrant has to change his schedule or maybe because of adverse weather etc or other unforeseen circumstances. Please be aware if your family and friends are planning to attend your wedding, or produce stationery or gifts showing your wedding date, or if you are having jewellery etc engraved.
how do we transport our wedding outfits on the flights?
We recommend wedding outfits should be packed in `hard' suitcases and they will be placed in the hold of the aircraft. You may wish to contact your airline for further information. Generally there is no extra baggage allowance for wedding outfits. Although what you choose to wear for your wedding is of course a personal choice, please bear in mind that some destinations such as Thailand may require appropriate attire.
can we change our wedding date after we have booked?
YES Simply let us know and we will try to change your date, if we are able to, there is a charge of £25 for each wedding date change, to cover administration costs. To cancel a wedding the charges are as follows:prior to 61 days before departure £200, 60-28 days £400, less than 27 days 100% of wedding package price. (For all weddings, including Free weddings). Cancelling or changing your holiday, cancellation or amendment charges will apply as per the holiday brochure. 86 8
where will our wedding take place?
Generally, your ceremony will take place in the gardens of the hotel where you are staying. The hotel wedding co-ordinator will show you the locations, there may also be a wedding gazebo at the hotel, you can often have photos taken on the beach after your ceremony. If your wedding is booked to take place in a public area, this will be re-confirmed with you while you are on holiday, subject to local regulations and weather. We have no control over and may not be made aware of renovations planned to take place in public areas.
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