Weddings & Renewal of Vows April edition | November 2019 - October 2020 Tying the knot in romantic destinations So much included It’s that double scoop. That second G&T. That go-on-then slice of cake. Going All Inclusive means you can have what you want, when you want, without having to fork out every five minutes. With all our holidays, flights, transfers, three meals a day and local drinks are part of the deal, so you can sit back knowing that we’ve sorted the lot. Welcome Lanzarote 54 Introducing First Choice 73 Editor’s letter .............................................. 4 10 Great things about First Choice weddings ........................................................ 5 How to plan a wedding abroad ......... 6 Types of weddings .................................... 7 Happily ever after in a click ................. 8 Your questions answered ..................... 9 Special extras ............................................. 10 Finishing touches ....................................... 11 Flying high .................................................... 12 El Dorado Casitas Royale by Karisma, Escape Mexico Campania .................................................... 14 Ibiza ................................................................. 18 Dominican Majorca .......................................................... 21 Republic 32 Greece ........................................................... 23 Kos, Rhodes, Crete, Zante Cyprus ............................................................ 31 Paphos, Larnaca Lanzarote ................................................... 54 Malta .............................................................. 57 Jamaica ....................................................... 60 St Lucia ........................................................ 68 Mexico .......................................................... 70 Dominican Republic ............................. 80 Holiday Village Aliathon 80 Cyprus Mauritius ...................................................... 88 Aruba ............................................................. 91 PEFC Information This brochure was Certified produced using 100% When you have finished with This product is from Legal requirements ............................... 93 carbon-balanced this brochure please recycle it. sustainably managed Just bring it into a TUI shop paper. forests and controlled A-Z guide ................................................... 94 CBP010616TUI and we will recycle it for you. PEFC/16-33-141 sources www.pefc.org Our agreement ........................................ 98 April Edition. This may be superseded and replaced by a later edition. Always check with your travel agent to ensure that you have the most up to date brochure edition. Also see section 2 of Our Agreement with You and Yours with Us for ‘The Price You Pay’. First Choice is a trading name of TUI UK Limited. TUI UK Limited is a member of the TUI AG group of companies. The air holiday packages in this brochure are ATOL-protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 2524. Please see Our Agreement with You and Yours with Us for more information. This brochure was published in April 2019 and prices are valid from March 2019. Say ‘I do’ to your dream wedding abroad... First things first, congratulations are in order. You’ve said yes to your perfect partner, now it’s time to pick the swoon-worthy setting for your big day abroad. Whether you picture yourself swapping vows with your toes in the sand, or surrounded by vine-clad tavernas, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got all sorts of romantic destinations on our books. Plus, we’ve raised the curtain on our summer programme, with weddings as far in the future as October 2020. So settle down on the sofa, grab a cuppa – or a glass of bubbly – and have a nose through the rest of this brochure to see what’s on sale. Keep your eyes Roisin Timoney peeled for TUI Editor at your holiday destination - just look for our red ‘smile’ logo.’ Say hi You can chat to a member of our specialist Weddings Team by calling 0203 451 2689 or visiting a TUI Holiday Store. In the meantime, here’s how to stay in touch… Read our blog at firstchoice.co.uk/blog Follow us on Twitter @firstchoiceuk Like us on Facebook facebook.com/firstchoiceholidays Follow us on Pinterest pinterest.com/firstchoice Follow us on Instagram @firstchoiceholidays *Calls to 020 numbers cost the standard rate from UK landlines, but calls from mobiles may be higher. Check with your network provider. 4 Editor’s letter 10 great things about First Choice Weddings We're experts Our weddings are really Great We’ve got over two decades of affordable, so having your wedding planning under our belts, dream day abroad doesn’t value so you know you’re in expert hands. have to break the bank. No two couples are the same – we get that. That’s why we Your have a whole host of ceremony venues in choice destinations all over the world, from Cyprus and Zante, to Jamaica and Mauritius. Peace of mind All of our weddings abroad are covered by ATOL – which is travel- Location, speak for ‘your money’s protected’. location, location Imagining turquoise seas as your something blue? We’ve got far-flung destinations like Mexico that are sure to deliver, along with plenty of postcard-pretty European spots. Either way, your photos will be a shoe-in for It’s all in the details album of the year. Your wedding coordinator will check all your documents, run through the ceremony and sort out any extras you’d like, to make sure everything runs like clockwork. Our wedding coordinators are based First-hand knowledge in resort, so they’ve got the inside track on your wedding destination. More space in your Dedicated team Daydreaming about your wedding case is an around-the-clock pursuit. That’s why our UK specialist call There’s a time and a place centre on 0203 451 2689* is for packing light, but on-hand seven days a week. your wedding isn’t one of them. So our brides and grooms get an extra 5kg of luggage each. Our holiday superstores often put on special wedding events to help In-store events you plan your big day abroad. 10 great things about First Choice Weddings 5 10 tips s1 Hold tight to your wedding dress Invest in a special plane-friendly box that’ll keep your dress safe – and crease-free – while you’re travelling. How to plan a 2 Link up with loved ones wedding abroad Set up a livestream to beam your big day back to the folks at home – just ask us when you book. Don’t let a bulging to-do list get you in a tangle. 3 Thanks to our wedding planners, the countdown to When in Rome… your big day can be as much fun as the event itself. Give your day a local twist – think ouzo in Greece, boozy rum cake in Here are their suggestions for getting started... Jamaica and Mariachi bands in Mexico. 4 Dream big Go wild in the (shopping) aisle Be wardrobe savvy Collect pictures of wedding details you like and create Marrying on the sand? Go for a Before the spree begins, do your Pinterest boards of everything that light, flowy fabric for your dress, research – wedding magazines and inspires you. Destination types and swap stilettos for sparkly Pinterest boards are there to be and wedding styles will start to flip-flops. pored over. We don’t need to tell you reveal themselves naturally. If being that your wedding dress will probably 5 barefoot in the sand looks like bliss, be the most important – and most a beach wedding might be right for expensive – frock you’ll ever wear. But Kit out the groom you. If a ceremony straight from the don’t forget your budget needs to Men, if you’re heading for a hot pages of OK! magazine gets your cover veils, lingerie and shoes, too. climate, linen suits are the way pulse racing, a luxury wedding is forward – the lightweight fabric will probably more up your street. Play with your food keep you cool. Seal the deal Swap the typical reception menus 6 of home for the local traditions and s Once you’ve cherry-picked the flavours of your wedding destination. Watch the tan lines perfect spot to say I do, you can book You can trade cold buffets for Avoid tan lines – pack plenty of by calling our Weddings Team on beachfront barbecues in Mexico, ditch Factor 30 and pick bikinis with the 0203 451 2689*. Alternatively, you cocktail sausages for Italian antipasti same style straps as your dress. can book in person at a TUI Holiday in Sorrento, or switch wine for chilled Store. Once that bit’s done, the fun rum punch in Jamaica. Whether it’s 7 really gets started. sun-soaked gardens or vine-clad trattorias, your wedding planner will Go bespoke with Ink your invites be able to suggest different dining the rings Agreeing on your guest list can be venues to suit you. Buy your rings when you’re in your tricky, but don’t put it off – sit down destination and you can have them together and tackle it early. If you Spoil yourself crafted in line with local traditions. really can’t slim down the numbers, Little extras go a long way. And if you think about throwing a get-together can’t treat yourself on your wedding 8 for everyone when you get home. day and honeymoon, when can you? Weather-proof Those of the-more-the-merrier Book into the VIP Lounge at the your make up mindset will want to take a look at airport, reserve extra legroom and our Bride and Groom Incentive – it Tailor your look for your Champagne on ice for the flight, and gives you little perks as your party destination’s climate – trade heavy book a private taxi transfer to whisk gets bigger. foundation for a BB cream and you to your hotel. If you’ve taken invest in waterproof mascara. advantage of our Bride and Groom It’s all in the details Incentive, some of these touches will come as standard. 9 Single out a colour scheme you love and you’ll have a neat starting point Get the gifts sorted for design, décor and dress-up. And Set up a gift list – most companies start thinking about all those extras – will deliver your goodies, saving pick your musicians, order a cake, and guests from lugging presents sign up a hairdresser and make-up across country borders.