A destination wedding is a wedding that is held somewhere other than where the bride, the groom or their families normally live. Traditionally, a wedding is a large event held in the hometown or city of the bride. However, there is a new trend toward holding smaller weddings at some interesting or even exotic travel destination.
One advantage of the destination wedding is that they are often held in popular honeymoon destinations. Couples who choose to honeymoon in the location of their destination wedding usually are able to arrange a package discount on the expenses of both the wedding and the honeymoon. Plus, they can begin their honeymoon adventure immediately after the wedding.
Destination wedding etiquette demands that once you've decided on a date and location for your destination wedding, you need to notify your guests as soon as possible. Include all the relevant information, including travel and hotel details, so that they can make arrangements to attend. Even before the travel details are worked out, you should send your guests some sort of "save the date" notice so they can arrange their calendars and work schedules.
Destination wedding planning can sometimes be a challenge because of the distances involved. However, many popular destinations offer complete wedding packages, minimizing any amount of planning you have to do personally. Long distance destination wedding planning has become much easier with the internet. Even with a destination wedding, it's possible to hire a wedding planner who will arrange your event and keep track of all the details for you.
Something you should take into account in your destination wedding plans is the fact that seasons vary around the world. Unless you've chosen a tropical destination, you will need to work your plans around the weather. Even in the tropics, you might want to steer clear of the rainy season.
Just because you've decided to have an exotic destination wedding doesn't mean you're off the hook for wedding favors. Destination wedding favors are gifts that express your appreciation to the guests for attending. If you've already decided on wedding favors, then you'll need to work out the logistical details of mailing or shipping the favors to your destination wedding. Don't forget to make sure your favors comply with customs laws at your destination.
A better plan might be to arrange for travel destination wedding favors purchased on location. Your destination wedding planner can take care of this for you. Destination wedding favors should build on the theme of your wedding and enhance the memories of your interesting location.
As many as one out of every five weddings is a destination wedding. For USA couples, some of the best destination weddings can be held in the Caribbean. Having a destination wedding in the Caribbean is more affordable because it is relatively close to the USA. Yet, it's far enough away and different enough to qualify as an unusual and interesting location. Since the Caribbean is a popular choice for destination weddings, there is a wide range of wedding packages available.
Depending on the location, your total destination wedding and honeymoon package may very likely turn out to be less expensive than a traditional wedding at home. But you should realize that not everyone will be able to afford the travel costs. If you're not able to pay their way, at least try to arrange some group travel discounts. It's your special day--hopefully, you can share it with all of your family and friends.
Destination weddings are becoming more popular than ever due to their uniqueness and low price
