TIPS FOR COUPLES GETTING MARRIED IN 2027
WHAT TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE THE PLANNING BEGINS
Getting married in 2027 means you have time. Not unlimited time, but enough to make considered decisions rather than rushed ones. Here is what I would keep in mind if I were planning a wedding right now.
START WITH THE FEELING, NOT THE CHECKLIST
Before venues, before guest lists, before budgets — ask yourselves what you actually want the day to feel like. Relaxed and intimate, or a full celebration with everyone you love? A destination wedding abroad, or close to home? The answer to that question makes every other decision easier.
DESTINATION WEDDINGS ARE MORE ACCESSIBLE THAN YOU THINK
A lot of couples assume a destination wedding is complicated. In most cases it is not. Locations like Mallorca are well connected from across Europe, with direct flights from most major cities and a well established wedding industry on the ground. Germany is another destination that is often overlooked, with regions like the Pfalz and cities like Berlin offering exceptional venues that are easy to reach for international guests. The logistics of a destination wedding are manageable, especially with the right support.
GET HELP WHERE IT MATTERS
You do not need a wedding planner for everything, but having someone who knows the local vendors, the venues and the timelines can save you a significant amount of stress. A good planner pays for itself. If a full planner feels like too much, even a day-of coordinator makes a real difference. For destination weddings especially, local knowledge is invaluable.
FIND A PHOTOGRAPHER WHOSE WORK YOU GENUINELY LOVE
Photography is the one part of your wedding that stays with you long after the day is over. Take your time with this decision. Look at full galleries, not just the best twenty images from a highlight reel. A full gallery shows you how a photographer works across an entire day, in different light, in quieter moments, not just the obvious ones. Find someone whose style feels right for you, and whose presence on the day you can imagine being comfortable with.
REMEMBER THAT IT IS YOUR DAY
This sounds simple, but it is easy to lose sight of. Weddings have a way of accumulating other people's opinions and expectations. At some point, take a step back and ask whether the decisions you are making are ones you actually want, or ones you feel you should want. The couples whose weddings I enjoy photographing most are the ones who have made it their own.
If you are planning a wedding in 2027, whether in Germany, on Mallorca or somewhere else entirely, feel free to get in touch. I would love to hear about your day.
FAQ — PLANNING A WEDDING IN 2027
HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD WE BOOK OUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
For 2027 weddings, booking in 2026 or early 2027 gives you the best choice of photographers. Popular dates in peak season fill up quickly, especially for destination weddings in places like Mallorca.
IS A DESTINATION WEDDING MORE EXPENSIVE THAN A LOCAL ONE?
Not necessarily. Travel costs for the couple and immediate family are the main addition, but venue prices, catering and vendor costs in destinations like Mallorca can be comparable to or even lower than major cities in the US or the UK. It depends entirely on the venue and the scale of the celebration.
DO WE NEED A WEDDING PLANNER FOR A DESTINATION WEDDING?
You do not need one, but it helps. A local planner or coordinator who knows the vendors and the venue can make the process significantly smoother, particularly for couples planning from abroad.
WHAT SHOULD WE LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?
Look at full galleries rather than highlights. Pay attention to how the images feel in quieter moments, not just the big ones. And make sure the style of the photographer matches what you actually want, not just what looks impressive on Instagram.
