Whether you're looking for a stunning wedding location with plenty of unique and unusual opportunities for fabulous photos in beautiful surroundings or a glamorous wedding destination where you can make arrangements with ease; then Gibraltar could be the destination for you. To find out why Gibraltar is the perfect wedding destination read on.
You'll find Gibraltar to be a modern wedding destination that’s simply heaped in starry tradition. Whilst the 1950's saw the cream of Hollywood hot footing it to Gibraltar making it the hippest spot on the med it's cult status as a wedding haven was truly established in the 1960's when John Lennon Married Yoko Ono.
1. Gibraltar offers real value for an overseas wedding as Pounds Sterling is an accepted currency, meaning you'll get the best bang for your buck! Euro is accepted too.
2. Fly to your dream wedding destination in just two and a half hours from the UK. The English speaking city reflects a hybrid of European culture and British heritage making planning and booking a breeze. The thriving city is a popular tourist destination, so your guests can sample a range of great attractions with the added bonus of VAT free shopping!
3. For spectacular setting take a thrilling ride by cable car to the Top of the Rock - make it a memorable experience for your guests with the fantastic photo opportunities at this unusual venue.
4. You can book your wedding date with the marriage registrar up to two years in advance leaving you plenty of time to find the perfect wedding venue for your Gibraltar Wedding.
5. Best time to book is in the warmer months May to September. Be sure to capture your special moments with stunning outside wedding photographs in settings such as the Alameda Botanical Gardens and on Top of The Rock.
6. Whether they're staying for a few days or longer your guests will be well catered for on the island - surrounded by five beaches and two marinas, water sports abound plus Gibraltar’s marinas and historic town centre offer an impressive selection of restaurants serving fine international cuisine, lively bars and entertainment.
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Recent legislation permits the marriage registrar to marry couples outside the registry office if requested. Four of Gibraltar’s hotels have been registered as places where marriages can be held. In addition, there are a number of historical buildings and natural settings which are now available for hire.
Top Wedding Venues in Gibraltar
“The Mount” built in 1797, today an officially listed building, which was formerly the official residence of the senior officer of the Royal Navy in Gibraltar, and which boasts fascinating gardens. The Alameda Gardens were developed in 1816 under the instruction of General Sir George Don, Lieutenant-Governor of Gibraltar, for the purpose of providing civilians an area of beauty for rest and relaxation. Today the gardens have developed into the Botanic Gardens. They house an open-air theatre and contain a number of protected species including rare specimens donated by the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.
Wedding services are permitted in “the Dell”, an Italian style garden laid out by a Genoese gardener in 1842. Notable are two fountains dating from the early 20th century and a waterfall and Pond.
The Garrison Library in the town centre, which was established in 1793 and houses some of the finest books published in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The cable car station at the top of the Rock is not only one of the most unusual venues to choose to exchange vows, but also offers stunning panoramic views across the European coast and to Africa.
Full details of the official Gibraltar Registry Office requirements, operating times, costs and a listing of Gibraltar’s hotels, airlines, UK tour operators and wedding services are available through the Gibraltar Tourist Board www.visitgibraltar.gi or by calling 020 7836 0777.
