Increasingly, among compatriots there is a tendency to hold all kinds of celebrations, including weddings, outside the homeland. One, perhaps, has become boring with the standards imposed by the older generation, others on such a day do not want to see anyone next to themselves, but each other. Therefore, many travel companies today, among other things, offer services related to the registration of marriage abroad. But where can you go for an unforgettable wedding experience? It always seems that the whole world is open to the desires of young people. But, unfortunately, the geography of countries in which Russian citizens are allowed to officially register a marriage is quite limited. These states have agreements between their governments and the government of the Russian Federation. It is they that make it possible for Russian citizens to register marriage abroad. From European countries, a similar procedure can be carried out in Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, Greece and Cyprus. Outside of Europe, marriages are made in the Caribbean, and these are the islands of Cuba, Jamaica and Mauritius, the Dominican Republic, Seychelles, as well as Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean.
You need to prepare for any wedding in advance, and even more so for a wedding abroad. In order for marriage registration abroad to be successful, all documents must be prepared in advance. Even if you turn to a company specializing in organizing wedding weddings , it will still take at least a month to arrange everything properly. After all, all the necessary papers must be translated into the language of the country in which the wedding is planned, and some of them require legalization or certification at the consulate.
The list of documents, in fact, is not too large. To make a marriage abroad, you will need Russian and foreign passports, as well as birth certificates. Some additional documents - according to the circumstances (for example, a certificate of divorce from previous spouses). However, all documents must not only be translated and notarized, but also fixed with an apostille. There may be some problems with this stamp, since it is placed only on the original papers and, mainly, at the place of issue.
But still, registering a marriage abroad and the bureaucratic delays associated with it can more than pay off for the absence of tedious pre-wedding hassles, because wedding tour operators and agencies usually offer a full range of services, including:
- order registration and wedding procession;
- hotel room reservation;
- the bride's bouquet;
- romantic dinner for two;
- services of a professional photographer and videographer;
- translation services at the time of registration;
- accompaniment and execution of necessary documents, as well as the legalization of a marriage certificate in the Russian Federation. Some companies may also include the cost of flights and transfers to the hotel.
Of course, registering a marriage abroad is quite an expensive pleasure, but, taking into account some nuances (for example, many foreign hotels offer special conditions for newlyweds, making rather big discounts), such a wedding will cost a little more than a standard wedding at home and the next romantic one travel. The only difference is that you do not have to invite a crowd of relatives to a wedding abroad. Perhaps only witnesses (if desired), but still registering a marriage abroad and spending your honeymoon there is much more romantic and mysterious than a noisy, although such a traditional Russian feast. After all, the main difference between a wedding abroad is that you have 100% no idea what exactly awaits you at the wedding. What will be the festive decoration, music, menu, etc.? And when choosing a symbolic ceremony, everything that happens will be for you literally an absolute surprise.