Getting married abroad from the UK

Start with the legal steps that are the same from any UK address, then open the country. Each country guide has the cost, whether you can legally marry there, what guests pay, and the timeline that keeps the paperwork on schedule.

Getting married abroad from the UK: legal steps and costs
Getting married abroad from the UK: a legal or symbolic ceremony, the certificate of no impediment, the apostille, and what you register at home.
Getting married in Spain from the UK: cost, legal steps and timeline
What a Spain wedding costs a UK couple for 70 guests, why a civil ceremony needs Spanish residency, the Catholic and celebrant routes, and a 12-month timeline.
Getting married in Italy from the UK: cost, legal steps and timeline
A 70 guest wedding in Italy costs £28,000 to £60,000 in 2026. The CNI and apostille route to a legal comune ceremony, regional prices, and what guests pay.
Getting married in France from the UK: cost, legal steps and timeline
What a French château wedding costs for 80 guests in 2026, why most UK couples cannot marry at the mairie, the paperwork if you can, and a 12 to 18 month plan.
Getting married in Portugal from the UK: cost, legal steps and timeline
A 70 guest wedding in Portugal costs £21,000 to £51,000 in 2026. The CNI and conservatória route to a legal ceremony, regional prices, IVA and a 12 month plan.

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