The Journal

Everything we learned planning elsewhere.

Paperwork, budgets, seasons and the practical questions nobody answers honestly. Written from the weddings that actually happened at the venues in our directory.

Legalities10 August 20268 min read

Getting Married in Cyprus: The Complete Legal Guide

Cyprus is the fastest country in Europe to marry legally as a foreigner. Here is exactly what the municipality asks for, what it costs, and how long it takes.

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Budget9 min

What a Destination Wedding Actually Costs, Line by Line

A transparent breakdown of venue hire, catering, planning, flowers, and the costs nobody quotes you until the invoice arrives.

4 August 2026
Planning7 min

The Best Months to Marry in the Mediterranean

Heat, rain, crowds and price all move together. A month-by-month read on Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta and the South of France.

27 July 2026
Venues6 min

How to Choose a Destination Wedding Venue Without Visiting First

The fourteen questions that separate a venue that photographs well from a venue that works.

19 July 2026
Destinations7 min

Santorini vs Crete vs Paros: Which Greek Island Fits Your Wedding

Three islands, three completely different weddings. An honest comparison of access, cost, capacity and crowds.

11 July 2026
Planning6 min

Guest Logistics: Getting 100 People to a Village You've Never Driven To

Transport, accommodation blocks, arrival windows and the welcome dinner — the operational spine of every destination wedding.

2 July 2026
Legalities5 min

Symbolic, Civil or Religious: Choosing Your Ceremony Abroad

What each ceremony type legally means, what it requires, and why most couples abroad end up combining two.

24 June 2026
Vendors6 min

How to Brief a Wedding Photographer (And Why the Shot List Is Wrong)

Timelines, light, family diplomacy and the two hours that decide how your wedding is remembered.

15 June 2026
Second Vow5 min

Buying a Pre-Loved Wedding Dress: What to Check Before You Pay

Sizing, alterations, authenticity and shipping — how to buy a designer gown second-hand without regret.

6 June 2026
Second Vow5 min

Selling Your Wedding Dress: Pricing, Photographs and Timing

How to price a gown that sells, photograph it properly, and get it out of your wardrobe within weeks.

28 May 2026