Are you and your partner finally ready to tie the knot? If so, you may be wondering how to get married abroad.

Destination weddings are often the ideal route for many soon-to-be-married couples. They’re exciting, fun, and allow for you and your closest relatives and friends to combine a vacation with a celebratory ceremony.

But before you buy those plane tickets and pack something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue, here’s what you’ll want to do first:

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Still feel a little unsettled about the whole process? An experienced family lawyer can provide expert guidance and answer any additional questions you have. You may also want to ask a lawyer to draft a prenuptial agreement for you and your soon-to-be spouse, before you get married abroad. Check out FindLaw’s free Guide to Prenuptial Agreements to learn more about what you’ll want to include.

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