The Destination Wedding Option

The destination wedding is an option that has gained popularity in recent years. This option generally abandons the idea of a large wedding in favor of a ceremony with just a few friends and family members in an exotic local that the couple can look back on forever as a wedding that was not just like every one of their friend's wedding.

One appeal of the destination wedding is the very trait that turns many off to the choice: When the wedding ceremony is over, typically the friends and family stay in that exotic location with you and help you celebrate. In effect, for at least a few days after your ceremony, your guests are there with you on your honeymoon. For some people this is a great thing. For others, not so good. Either way, it is one characteristic that a perspective couple should talk through before choosing this option.

The destination wedding option is not the cheapest option but it might be the easiest. The reason for this is that since you are coming in from out of town - unless you can afford to make multiple trips or stay there for months prior to your wedding - you have to pay someone else to take care of all of the details. So, if all goes as planned, all you do is choose your gown and show up.

Fortunately, there are companies (resorts, wedding planners, and wedding hosting companies) everywhere that I am familiar with that will be happy to do this for you. This is true regardless of whether you are wanting to be married in a Scottish Castle, or on a Caribbean island, on the Atlantic, at sunset in Hawaii, or against the rugged beauty of the Oregon Coast or Canadian Rockies.

The obvious downside to a destination wedding is that they are often most expensive option you can choose. The reason is simple: Travel. You not only have to pay your own travel expenses, but you need to be prepared to pay for the travel expenses of everyone in your wedding party as well. That's a big expense, but that's the trade off.

The obvious exception to this is a Las Vegas wedding. If you live within driving distance of Las Vegas, etc and your party is content to drive, well needless to say, your costs could be more manageable.

Fortunately for today’s bride, with a consultation with a good wedding planning service, she can choose a wedding that is as traditional or unique as she chooses it to be.

If you are unsure of what kind of wedding you would like, consult a planner who will most likely be full of with wedding ideas.