With destination weddings
increasing in popularity among couples, you may be asking yourself why these
couples are opting out of a large, home-town wedding and choosing to hop a
plane and exchange their vows somewhere more exotic.
Cost
Many people have the
misconception that a destination wedding will be much more expensive that
staying at home and having a traditional wedding ceremony and reception. This is simply not the case. In fact, destination weddings (including all
travel expenses) save an average of $10,000 from the average cost of over
$20,000 for a traditional wedding. This
savings has to do with the size of the wedding and the style. An average destination wedding has around 50
guests, much less than the average 150-200 at home.
Most destination weddings take
place in a very picturesque environment that needs little to no
decoration. Saving the bride and groom
from the average budget of $2,250 that is usually spent on decorations.
Either, Or
Choosing a wedding location can
be difficult when the bride and groom are from two different hometowns. Whichever you choose, one side of the family
will have to travel to be in attendance at the wedding. Choosing an alternate destination keeps the
bride and groom from having to pick one hometown or the other and allows them
to share their special day in a place that means something to both of them.
Year-Round
Planning a destination wedding in
a tropical location allows the bride and groom to plan their wedding any time
of year. A wedding taking place outside
of the typical wedding months (June-August) means avoiding peak travel times
and results in lower travel costs. It
can also mean a much needed vacation for friends and family during winter months.
Time-Saver
In today’s busy world, many
brides and grooms lack the time it takes to plan all the details for a large,
elaborate wedding. Most of the resorts
and wedding companies in popular destination wedding areas now offer wedding
packages. These packages group together
commonly requested services and build these into an affordable, one-stop-shop
experience for the time-crunched couple.
Fun!
One of the most important parts
of the wedding experience is having fun.
All too often, the bride and groom are overcome with the stress of
planning a big wedding and lose out on the joy that a wedding should bring! With a destination wedding, there is more
time to spend with the people that mean the most to you. Along with the ceremony, the couple and the
guests can plan excursions and activities that are, not only exciting, but also
make once in a lifetime memories.
For more information and planning tips for your destination wedding, please visit us at www.TradewindWeddings.com.
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