An increasing number of British couples want to marry abroad, research reveals.

According to the Halifax Travel Insurance, as more hotels now offer competitive wedding packages, it has become more accessible to many couples to marry abroad, specially the ones who looking for something a little different for their big day.

In celebrities the current trend of choosing to tie the knot abroad is providing inspiration for brides and grooms-to-be, who want a less traditional but glamorous affair.

Halifax Spokesperson Vicky Watson said that Destination weddings are increasing in popularity after the marriage of Coleen and Wayne and now Peaches and her husband opt for such a thing.