Tying the knot at the Rock.

Before sun and sand weddings became fashionable, with couples seeking ever more exotic locations, the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar, sometimes called Britain in the Sun, has been the matrimonial venue of choice for the rich and famous.

The famous Rock of Gibraltar, located on the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula where the Strait of Gibraltar bridges the continents of Europe and Africa, has attracted names such as Hollywood stars Laurence Harvey and Margaret Leighton and Sean Connery, who of course married there twice. John Lennon and Yoko Ono tied the knot at the iconic Rock Hotel, the recently refurbished colonial style jewel in Gibraltar's crown.

Getting married in Gibraltar is fast and easy with the minimum of red tape and lots of support from many agencies involved in wedding organisation. The Rock Hotel, considered by many to be the leaders and the most experienced venue in this Mediterranean paradise is to highlight what Gibraltar has to offer by hosting a Wedding Fair on Saturday 17 October.

General Manager, Charles Danino is excited at the prospect of opening his doors to prospective happy couples. He said: "Gibraltar has attracted many famous people to tie the knot and often our hotel has been the venue of choice. We thought it would be appropriate to hold a wedding fair at the Rock Hotel as a shop window for all that Gibraltar has to offer couples who are looking for something different for their very special day.

"It might have been the rich and famous that came to Gibraltar to marry in the past but now we are able to offer memorable wedding packages to meet most budgets and tastes. Importantly our specialist team can also take away all the pressure by arranging every final detail for you."

Local Gibraltar law makes marrying there easy. Breathtaking views, sunshine and beaches and amazing gardens are a bonus. Not to mention a bristling night life and duty free shopping.

The Rock Hotel Wedding fair will be brimming with a host of suppliers from the most creative of photographers, wedding cakes and breathtaking wedding dresses plus much more. Open from 5-00 pm until 9-00 pm at the Khaima, the Rock Hotel's amazing Moroccan style marquee set in the hotel's beautiful private gardens visitors will be given a tour of the hotel's facilities, including the new and popular Victory Suite.

If you're interested in visiting Gibraltar's Wedding Fair simply call Joanna Neish on 00350 5828800 or email events@rockhotel.gi. It will also give you an opportunity to sample the hotel's facilities including recently refurbished rooms which combine colonial elegance with modern luxury.

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