ALL eyes have been on Dua Lipa and Callum Turner, who threw a three-day party in Sicily after tying the knot in London recently.
But why leave all the fun to the stars?
A destination wedding or celebration doesn’t need to come at an A-list cost.
There are tour operators and cruise lines offering packages to take logistical faff out of the equation at a relatively affordable price.
Try these for size . . .
LONG-HAUL LOVING
LOOKING for far-flung spots?
Tropical Sky hosts weddings in the Maldives, Seychelles and Thailand, among other destinations.
The idea is to get the wedding and bucket-list honeymoon in one package, saving on planning stress.
Depending on the property, some lucky guests may bag freebies such as a wedding cake and room upgrades.
Like the sounds of St Lucia?
Couples can get up to £1,800pp off if they book before June 30, with complimentary wedding packages for anyone splashing out on a seven-night stay in a Harmony Concierge Junior Ocean View Suite or a Splash Two-Bedroom Family Room.
A seven-night all-inclusive getaway to the 4* Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa for up to four is from £1,849pp – including free wedding.
Anyone wanting family and friends to join can get a ten per cent discount when booking between five and nine rooms.
See tropicalsky.co.uk.
GUARANTEED SEA VIEWS
IF you love the ocean, why not go for a wedding afloat.
Princess Cruises has classic packages for the happy couple, plus two guests, that cost £2,606.
Included are a ceremony performed by the captain, fresh florals, wedding cake, sparkling wine toast, dedicated photographer, romantic breakfast for the couple, stateroom gifts and goodies, pre-cruise and onboard wedding co-ordinator and keepsake certificate.
Packages that accommodate up to 18 guests cost from £4,842, including extras such as live music and cocktails.
The packages are on top of the cruise price itself.
Those who like the sound of tropical climes can book a seven-day Western Caribbean with Mexico cruise on board Star Princess.
It costs £649pp based on two sharing an inside cabin.
The ship departs Fort Lauderdale in Florida on February 13 and calls at Roatan (Isla Tropicale), Honduras, Belize and Mexico.
See princesscruises.com.
AWARD-WINNING
TUI was voted best for weddings and honeymoons at the British Travel Awards last year and can host events at more than 200 venues, including castles, yachts and hotels, in 18 sun-soaked destinations.
Couples have a team of wedding specialists, available seven days a week.
One of Tui’s most popular venues is Sensatori Atlantica Aphrodite Hills in Cyprus.
On top of stylish rooms, the chic resort has a knock-out spa ideal for bride prep, and a golf course.
Wedding packages at the Tui Blue collection venue start from £4,439 and typically include wedding co-ordinator services, ceremony venue and set-up, bridal bouquet and groom’s buttonhole, wedding cake and celebratory drinks, photography options, reception and dining arrangements, guidance on legal requirements and accommodation arrangements.
See tui.co.uk.
ALL PACKAGED UP
JET2 has a Classic package from £1,650, which covers the ceremony, pre-planning, assistance with legal documentation and flowers for the couple.
Those looking to throw a photographer into the mix should book the Deluxe service (from £2,299), which also comes with a hair and make-up artist and wedding flowers for two attendees.
The Ultimate package includes all the above, plus a private reception venue, three-course meal and DJ, from £4,250.
You do have to pay for your actual holiday on top of that, but with weddings at home often exceeding £20,000, these prices compare well.
Destinations include Cyprus, Zante, Crete and Rhodes.
Try the 4* Venus Hotel and Suites, Zante, where a week’s B&B is from £759pp, including flights from Newcastle on May 1, next year.
See jet2holidays.com.