| Many couples are foregoing the traditional church | | | | rather than one in a foreign country. Doing so will |
| wedding for a destination wedding. Destination | | | | be less expensive if money is a primary concern. |
| weddings are held on the beach or in some other | | | | On the other hand, if you have a particular |
| exotic location and are generally casual and fun. | | | | location in mind that has sentimental value, |
| They combine the ceremony, reception, and | | | | planning well in advance will help make it a reality. |
| honeymoon into a memorable vacation for the | | | | If you have several destinations in mind but are |
| couple and their guests. The hardest part is often | | | | having a hard time deciding on one, making a list |
| finding a location that suits the couple and the | | | | of each destination’s pros and cons can be |
| guests they wish to have in attendance. | | | | helpful. Take into consideration cost, travel |
| Due to the travel involved, it is best to keep the | | | | distance, and special requirements such as |
| guest list for your destination wedding short and | | | | passports. Research each location thoroughly |
| sweet. Limiting it to immediate family and a few | | | | online if you’ve never been there yourself, or |
| close friends is wise. Small groups can often | | | | ask for advice from friends who have traveled. |
| benefit from travel and accommodation discounts, | | | | An increasingly popular option for destination |
| so these expenses might be surprisingly low if | | | | weddings is the cruise ship wedding. Cruises allow |
| you get a package deal. | | | | you to visit several locations in one vacation. Many |
| Keeping the guest list small also makes it easier to | | | | cruise companies will take care of most of the |
| ensure that everyone you invite will be there. | | | | planning for you and allow you to get married on |
| Guests will need to arrange for childcare, time off | | | | the ship or at the port of your choice. If you |
| from work, and house sitting. Notify your guests | | | | want to get married and honeymoon in the |
| of the date as soon as you set it, even if you | | | | tropics but aren’t sure which particular |
| haven’t yet chosen a destination. This will give | | | | location you prefer, a cruise is a wonderful choice. |
| them plenty of time to make arrangements. | | | | Having your wedding in an exotic location is a |
| Making a list of your priorities can help you choose | | | | beautiful way for a couple to begin their life |
| the best destination for your wedding. If you | | | | together. With some careful planning, you can |
| want to get married on the beach but aren’t | | | | have the destination wedding of your dreams |
| particularly choosy about which beach it is, it | | | | with your closest friends and loved ones in |
| makes sense to choose one that is close by | | | | attendance. |