'Destination weddings' set hearts racing

The long evenings and low sun of September may put some couples in a romantic mood, but those inspired to tie the knot could be put off a British wedding after the soggy weather put a dampener on many marquee celebrations this summer.

As an alternative, many are said to be heading for other destinations - ranging from the modest old-world European grandeur of Austria to the sun-scorched beaches of Cyprus.

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, off the coast of Africa, accessible from London's Heathrow Airport courtesy of Virgin Atlantic or British Airways, ranks as the most popular single spot, according to Ron Cropper, spokesperson for WeddingsAbroad.com.

Demand is high, but Mr Cropper, whose firm offers to fly couples out to exotic locations, it is now having to limit the number of weddings they offer on Mauritius to one a day.

He added that this was to ensure the bride "isn't going to bump into another bride on the same day", a real risk with some overseas weddings operators.

According to Rush PR, more than one in ten weddings is now a 'destination wedding'.

Posted by Graham Greenaway on the 04/09/2007 13:28:35
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