Couples planning their special day can secure the honeymoon of a lifetime more affordably than ever as a first-of-its-kind membership service is set to revolutionise wedding gift lists.

Launching today, the new online wedding membership, specifically designed for happy couples, is a pioneering concept that gives access to millions of travel and lifestyle experiences, inviting guests to contribute to a fund that will help newlyweds make memories to last a lifetime. With a growing trend towards experiences over things, the new service offers a fresh take on wedding experience gifts that are proving to be more popular than material items, as well as infinitely more rewarding and memorable.

Unique to the wedding service, booking elements can be managed directly and paid via the fund, whilst giving access to exclusive pricing normally only available to travel agents. Developed by online travel club, utc.travel, to offer greater choice for couples and reduce stress in the build-up to the big day, this unique service not only takes the pain out of the planning process, but also significantly reduces costs.

Exclusively to this membership tier, the benefits are available for up to four people, meaning the best man and chief bridesmaid, or other wedding party members, can plan, tailor and book pre-wedding celebrations – whether stag, hen, sten or anything in between. At the same time, the happy couple can create their perfect honeymoon, all directly through the site, whilst enabling guests to contribute to their preferred holiday options and experiences, Guests are invited to leave personalised messages for the happy couple, as they begin their married life together.

With 96% of couples finding the pressure of planning a perfect day stressful, 70% of couples finding organising a honeymoon nearly as strenuous as planning the wedding itself, and 52% of couples finding budgeting for the honeymoon particularly daunting, the new solution will not only reduce the strain, but also keep the costs down. In return for a wedding membership fee of £15 per month, utc.travel offers a unique solution for happy couples, unlocking exclusive savings of up to 40% on travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, car rentals, and activities. Whether a romantic beach getaway, a cultural adventure, a luxurious escape or even a round-the-world-trip, members can secure unbeatable discounts to help make their wedding dreams a reality. With access to over 1.5 million hotels, countless experiences, and smart planning tools, members can create customised itineraries unique to their tastes, all available to book at the touch of a button.

Brett Norton, CEO of utc.travel says, “A wedding is such a magical moment, but the planning can also be daunting. Today, there are so many pressures to get everything just right, from the big day to the honeymoon, whilst managing the financial burden that comes with it.

At utc.travel, we recognise the need not only for better access to an array of holiday options at affordable prices, but also for support with planning and booking, tailored to what matters to our members. With the introduction of our new wedding membership, we hope to ease the pressure and cost at a hugely exciting time in a couple’s life, to ensure their dream getaway becomes a reality.”

Unique in the travel space, an online multi-centre booking facility is also available, offering guests more choice and personalisation so they can create bespoke holiday experiences as they plan this special time with each other and their closest family and friends. Furthermore, every couple is fully supported by a travel consultant, who is available to help guide them and ensure their experience is all they dreamed of.

With a wedding membership, couples enjoy exclusive travel savings and lifestyle perks, making their wedding journey unforgettable. Friends, family, and guests are invited to a gifting page to contribute towards the couple’s selected honeymoon and holiday experiences. Members can access their page, monitor gifting contributions and view messages from guests in the lead up to the big day.

In addition, wedding members receive a gourmet society card, offering even more lifestyle savings, including a 25% dining discount at thousands of UK restaurants, 30% discount on cinema tickets, 2 for 1 afternoon teas and 50% discount on days out across the UK.

Couples signing up for a wedding membership have access to a wealth of holidays and experiences, such as:

A 14-night all-inclusive stay in Mexico for two people at the five-star Fairmont Mayakoba Riviera Maya, staying in a double room on an all-inclusive basis with return flights from London Gatwick, departing on 9th March 2025.

Pricing for utc.travel members starts from £11,031, a saving of £4,488 compared with the same holiday with Expedia.

A 15-night luxury escape to the Seychelles for two people at the five-star L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa, staying in a club room on a bed and breakfast basis, with return flights from London Stansted departing on 28th March 2025.

Pricing for utc.travel members starts from £7,589, a saving of £3,112 compared with the same holiday with Expedia.

A 14-night all-inclusive stay in Barbados for two people at the five-star O2 Beach Club & Spa by Ocean Hotels, staying in a junior suite with return flights from London Heathrow, departing on 18th January 2025.

Pricing for utc.travel members starts from £15,195 for members, a saving of £1,523 compared to the same holiday with Expedia.

A 13-night luxury getaway to the Maldives for two people at the five-star Velassaru Maldives, staying in a Beach villa with a pool on a full board basis with return flights from London Heathrow, departing on 9th February 2025.

Pricing for utc.travel members starts from £16,052, a saving of £1,712 compared to the same holiday with Kuoni.

A 20-night discovery of Thailand multi-centre holiday for two people, visiting Bangkok, Khao Lak, Ka Yao Noi and Phuket, staying in five-star accommodation in every destination, with return flights from London Heathrow on 12th January 2025 as well as internal flights and transfers between hotels.

Pricing for utc.travel members starts from £6,308, based on two people.

A 3-night weekend break to Prague with beer boat tour for four people, staying at the four-star Wenceslas Square Hotel with return flights from London Luton, departing on 20th March 2025.

Pricing for utc.travel members starts from £347 per person, a saving of £979 per person when compared to the same holiday with Booking.com. Both holidays are based on four people.

A 3-night island break to Ibiza with secret cave yoga experience for four people, staying at the four-star adult-only Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel with return flights from London Gatwick, departing on 21st July 2024.

Pricing for utc.travel members starts from £547 per person, based on four people.