# Brides Without Borders

> A destination wedding publication and directory for couples marrying abroad. Practical guides to getting legally married in specific countries, destination-by-destination planning advice, real weddings from around the world, and a curated directory of destination wedding venues and professionals. Written and edited in Australia; audience is international.

Brides Without Borders (BWB) launched in 2011 and has published destination wedding advice since. The legal guides explain the real paperwork, timelines and requirements for non-residents marrying in a given country. The directory lists venues, planners, photographers and suppliers selected by the editors — listings are paid placements, but inclusion is curated. Directory listing pages carry schema.org JSON-LD structured data describing each business.

Editor and owner: Kirsten, also the founder of Bliss Digital Web (wedding-industry SEO and AI-visibility consulting). Contact: https://brideswithoutborders.com/contact

## Legal guides — how to get married abroad

- [How to get legally married in Italy](https://brideswithoutborders.com/uk-europe/destination-italy-how-to-plan-a-legal-wedding-in-italy): Civil and Catholic ceremonies in Italy for foreign couples — who can marry you, where, the documents required and the timeline.
- [How to get legally married in Greece](https://brideswithoutborders.com/uk-europe/how-to-get-legally-married-in-greece): Legal requirements for non-residents marrying in Greece, civil and religious.
- [How to get legally married in Las Vegas](https://brideswithoutborders.com/americas-the-caribbean/how-to-get-legally-married-in-las-vegas): Marriage licence process, paperwork and ceremony options in Las Vegas, including advice for same-sex and non-US couples.
- [How to plan a legal wedding in New York](https://brideswithoutborders.com/americas-the-caribbean/destination-new-york-how-to-plan-a-legal-wedding-in-new-york): Obtaining a New York City marriage licence, the 24-hour waiting period, and where ceremonies can be held.
- [How to plan a legal Thai wedding](https://brideswithoutborders.com/asia/destination-thailand-how-to-plan-a-legal-thai-wedding): Legal registration of a marriage in Thailand for foreign couples, plus what a Thai ceremony involves.
- [Planning a wedding in Ireland](https://brideswithoutborders.com/uk-europe/destination-ireland-planning-a-wedding-in-the-emerald-isle): Ireland's notification process and residency requirements for non-resident couples.

## Planning advice

- [Central Park wedding locations](https://brideswithoutborders.com/articles/central-park-wedding-locations): Guide to Central Park ceremony sites — Shakespeare Garden, Belvedere Castle, Ladies Pavilion and others — with permit and cost details.
- [Is a destination wedding right for you?](https://brideswithoutborders.com/articles/destination-wedding): What to weigh up before choosing to marry abroad: guests, cost, legalities and logistics.
- [Looking after your destination wedding guests](https://brideswithoutborders.com/planning-a-destination-wedding/looking-after-your-destination-wedding-guests): How to make travel, accommodation and the wedding itself easy for guests coming a long way.
- [Destination weddings in Croatia: 8 myths busted](https://brideswithoutborders.com/uk-europe/destination-weddings-in-croatia-8-myths-busted): When, where and how to marry in Croatia, and the common misconceptions about doing so.
- [Planning a Thailand wedding: what to know before you go](https://brideswithoutborders.com/articles/planning-a-thailand-wedding): Advice from Thailand-based wedding professionals on seasons, venues and customs.
- [6 reasons to choose a destination wedding in Thailand](https://brideswithoutborders.com/asia/6-reasons-to-choose-a-destination-wedding-in-thailand): Why Thailand suits a destination wedding — food, accommodation, value and scenery.
- [Thailand's 5 best beaches for weddings and honeymoons](https://brideswithoutborders.com/asia/thailands-best-beaches-for-weddings-and-honeymoons): Beach wedding locations from Phuket to Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
- [5 myths about planning a church wedding in Mallorca](https://brideswithoutborders.com/articles/planning-a-church-wedding-in-mallorca): What a "church wedding" in Mallorca actually involves for foreign couples.
- [Real bride: planning a wedding at Icehotel, Sweden](https://brideswithoutborders.com/uk-europe/real-bride-planning-a-wedding-at-icehotel-sweden): The editor's own account of marrying at the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Swedish Lapland.
- [Diamond education: the 4Cs](https://brideswithoutborders.com/articles/diamond-education): Cut, colour, clarity and carat explained for choosing an engagement ring.
- [All advice articles](https://brideswithoutborders.com/articles): Index of every planning and legal guide on the site.

## Destination guides

Each page collects the advice articles, real weddings and directory members for one destination.

- [Antarctica](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/antarctica)
- [Austria](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/austria)
- [Croatia](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/croatia)
- [Dominican Republic](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/dominican-republic)
- [France](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/france)
- [Germany](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/germany)
- [Greece](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/greece)
- [Iceland](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/iceland)
- [Ireland](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/ireland)
- [Italy](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/italy)
- [Las Vegas](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/las-vegas)
- [New York](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/new-york)
- [Spain](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/spain)
- [Sweden](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/sweden)
- [Thailand](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destination/thailand)
- [All wedding destinations](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-destinations): Index of every destination covered, grouped by region.

## Destination wedding directory

- [Destination Wedding Directory](https://brideswithoutborders.com/destination-wedding-directory): How the directory works and how to browse it by region or business type.
- [Wedding venues](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-business/wedding-venues)
- [Wedding coordinators and planners](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-business/wedding-coordinators)
- [Wedding photographers](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-business/wedding-photographers)
- [Wedding entertainers](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-business/wedding-entertainers)
- [Wedding invitations and stationery](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-business/wedding-invitations-stationery)
- [Wedding albums and photo books](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-business/wedding-albums-photo-books)
- [Bridal jewellery and accessories](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-business/bridal-jewelry-accessories-retailers)

### Venues

- [The Ocean Club, Bahamas](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/the-ocean-club-bahamas): Beachfront resort wedding venue on Paradise Island, The Bahamas.
- [Denis Private Island](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/denis-private-island): Private island resort in the Seychelles with beachfront cottages.
- [Esperanza](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/esperanza): Ocean-view resort wedding venue in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for two guests or a hundred.
- [Villa Punto de Vista Estate](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/villa-punto-de-vista): Private villa estate in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, built for destination weddings and events.
- [Essence of Dreams](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/essence-of-dreams): Luxury villa above Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, with 360-degree coastal views.
- [The Little Nell](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/the-little-nell): Five-star resort in Aspen, Colorado, with a mountain-top Wedding Deck ceremony site.
- [Bellagio Hotel & Casino](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/bellagio-hotel-casino): Las Vegas resort with wedding chapels and reception venues.
- [Castello Vicchiomaggio](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/castello-vicchiomaggio): Hilltop castle wedding venue in Greve, Chianti, Tuscany.
- [La Meridiana Relais & Châteaux](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/la-meridiana-relais-chateaux): Five-star hotel wedding venue on the Italian Riviera.
- [Masia Font de la Reina](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/masia-font-de-la-reina): Private countryside wedding venue 40 minutes from Barcelona, Spain.
- [Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/four-seasons-resort-koh-samui): Hillside villa resort wedding venue on Koh Samui, Thailand.
- [Banyan Tree Samui](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/banyan-tree-samui): Terraced resort on a private cove at Lamai Bay, Koh Samui, Thailand.
- [Garrya Tongsai Bay Samui](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/garrya-tongsai-bay-samui): Secluded resort with a private beach on Koh Samui, Thailand.
- [The Slate Phuket](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/the-slate-phuket): Beachfront resort wedding venue in Phuket, Thailand.
- [Samabe Bali Suites & Villas](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/samabe-bali-suites-villas): All-inclusive clifftop resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, with the Pearl Chapel for ceremonies.
- [Cape Lodge](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/cape-lodge): Five-star small luxury hotel and wedding venue in Margaret River, Western Australia.

### Planners and coordinators

- [Italian Wedding Company](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/italian-wedding-company): Wedding planners coordinating weddings across Italy — Rome, the lakes, the countryside and the coast.
- [Promessi Weddings & Events](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/promessi-weddings-events): Wedding planners for destination weddings in Croatia.
- [Iceland Wedding Planner](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/iceland-wedding-planner): Planning and photography for adventure weddings and elopements in Iceland.
- [Your Adventure Wedding](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/your-adventure-wedding): Planners and photographers for adventure elopements in Iceland, Europe and Antarctica.

### Photographers

- [Aidan Dockery Photography](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/aidan-dockery-photography): UK-born destination wedding photographer based in Thailand.
- [Barney Walters Photography](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/barney-walters-photography): UK-based documentary destination wedding photographer.
- [Benni Carol Photography](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/benni-carol-photography): Boutique planning and photography studio for elopements and intimate destination weddings in Italy.
- [Divine Day Photography](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/divine-day-photography): UK-based reportage wedding photography with a fine-art feel, led by Sandra von Riekhoff.
- [Gregory Kalampoukas Photography](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/gregory-kalampoukas-photography): Destination wedding photographer based in Greece.

### Entertainment, stationery, albums and accessories

- [East Coast Soul](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/east-coast-soul): Live wedding band playing in Massachusetts, New York and across the north-eastern United States.
- [Basic Invite](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/basic-invite): Online wedding invitations and stationery, shipping worldwide.
- [MILK Books](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/milk-books): Hand-bound wedding albums and photo books, shipping worldwide.
- [Chelsea Bond Jewelry](https://brideswithoutborders.com/directory-listings/chelsea-bond-jewelry): Barefoot sandals, bridal jewellery and hair accessories, shipping worldwide.

## Real weddings

Photographed weddings and elopements submitted by the couples and their vendors, with the story of how each was planned.

- [All real weddings](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings)
- [Mountain wedding in Tyrol, Austria](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/mountain-wedding-tyrol-austria-amulet-events): Outdoor terrace ceremony at the Rössl Alm in Gerlos, by Amulet Events.
- [Bavarian wedding in the Alps](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/bavarian-wedding-alps-peach-perfect-weddings): By Peach Perfect Weddings, with advice on the best season for an Alpine wedding.
- [Antarctica wedding](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/epic-antarctica-wedding-your-adventure-wedding): Planned and photographed by Your Adventure Wedding.
- [Luxury wedding at Villa Pizzo, Lake Como](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/luxury-wedding-villa-pizzo-lake-como-mj-studios): By M&J Studios.
- [Destination wedding at Casa del Mar, Barcelona](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/destination-wedding-casa-del-mar-barcelona-laura-stramacchia): By Laura Stramacchia and Barcelona Brides.
- [Elopement in the Dolomites](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/elopement-dolomites-wild-connections-photography): Lago di Braies to Tre Cime di Lavaredo, by Wild Connections Photography.
- [Winter elopement in the Icelandic Highlands](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/winter-elopement-icelandic-highlands-iceland-wedding-planner): By Iceland Wedding Planner.
- [Paris elopement](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/paris-elopement-applehead-studios): By Applehead Studios.
- [New Year's Eve vow renewal at the Icehotel](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/new-years-eve-vow-renewal-at-icehotel-mj-studios): The editor's own vow renewal in Swedish Lapland, by M&J Studios.
- [Pop-up wedding at Grand Central Station, New York](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/pop-up-wedding-ceremony-new-york-city-seth-beth): By Seth and Beth.
- [Private villa wedding in the Dominican Republic](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/exclusive-private-villa-wedding-dominican-republic-rick-collins): At Casa Kimball, by Rick Collins.
- [Ban Sairee villa wedding, Koh Samui](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/ban-sairee-wedding-koh-samui-aidan-dockery): By Aidan Dockery.
- [Wedding in Šibenik, Croatia](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/wedding-sibenik-croatia-promessi-weddings): Ceremony in St James's Cathedral, by Promessi Weddings.
- [Destination wedding at Son Marroig, Mallorca](https://brideswithoutborders.com/real-weddings/destination-wedding-son-marroig-mallorca-sandra-manas): By Sandra Mañas.

## Optional

- [About](https://brideswithoutborders.com/about): Who runs Brides Without Borders and why it started.
- [Advertise](https://brideswithoutborders.com/advertise): How wedding businesses join the directory.
- [Submit a wedding](https://brideswithoutborders.com/submit-a-wedding): Real wedding submission guidelines.
- [Contact](https://brideswithoutborders.com/contact)
- [Wedding SEO by Bliss Digital Web](https://brideswithoutborders.com/wedding-seo-by-bliss-digital-web): The sister consultancy that handles search and AI visibility for wedding businesses.
- [Sitemap](https://brideswithoutborders.com/sitemap_index.xml)