Malta the hottest spot to say ‘I do’

MORE and more couples are abandoning costly Irish weddings and heading to sun-kissed Malta where they can tie the knot for as little as €1,500.

Specialists in wedding travel, Belle Air Holidays, say younger couples in particular are heading for the sun with family and friends, anxious to get value for money and enjoy their time in the sun. Celebrating abroad also leaves them with plenty of cash for a deposit on their home.

“We have packages, including accommodation, which start from just €500 per person. And you can book a meal in a local restaurant for as little as €20 per person. We did about 50 bookings last year and we’re just one of dozens of companies who have loads of bookings for this year,” said wedding specialist, Yvonne Brown.