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Surely a great majority of people have at least once in their life considered the beauty of having a destination wedding. There is an added element of romance about having a wedding in a far-off, secluded location. But there are several other great reasons to have a destination wedding, whether it’s on a remote island or surrounded by the serenity of a lush, green forest. Today, we will uncover the top five reasons why destination weddings truly do make the best weddings.
If You Can, You Should
If it has always been a lifelong dream of yours to get married in a rustic outdoor location or on the shores of some beautiful island beach, by all means, do it. It’s your wedding day, it’s supposed to feel and look just like a fairy-tale. Because you can say “I do” literally anywhere on Earth, you should take advantage of that opportunity and stand out from the crowd of so many others who opt for the more traditional kind of wedding.
Believe it or Not, It’s Easier
You might hear the words “destination wedding” and instantly start getting anxious just thinking about all of the effort that has to go into planning for it. But if you rely on the help of friends and family with impeccable organizational skills or invest in a high quality wedding planner, a destination wedding becomes a lot more achievable and way less stressful. Unlike conventional weddings, you don’t need to invite hundreds of people (unless you want to, of course). You can just invite your loved ones and closest friends to share the special day with you rather than getting a headache planning the guest list. There are also plenty of wedding packages out their that make planning for a destination wedding much more seamless while still allowing you to custom tailor your big day.
The Honeymoon Starts Earlier
In fact, the honeymoon could even start before the wedding! Think about it: your wedding is taking place in a destination you love…a place where you have always wanted to travel. The moment you arrive you will be relaxed, thus making the entire wedding process more relaxed as well. And after the unforgettable wedding ceremony and reception, you and your new spouse don’t have to stress out about booking flights, lodging, and other travel arrangements because you already took care of that before the wedding!
The Photo Potential
Just think about how many stunning images you are going to get out of your destination wedding. Sure, if you have a traditional wedding and one of the best photographers in the world capturing every special moment, you will end up with some pretty gorgeous images. But nothing tops the sheer beauty of wedding photos in an exotic location or natural landscape. You’ll never be able to capture moments like that again.
You Can End up Saving a Decent Amount of Money
Yes, opting for a destination wedding does come with unique expenses that people who choose a traditional wedding don’t have to take into consideration. However, when you decide on having a destination wedding, presumably your guest list will be substantially smaller. Which means that you won’t have to spend as much money on table arrangements, exorbitantly priced dinners, extra place setting, and more gifts for the guests. Instead, you can take all of that money that you were going to spend on hundreds of guests and use it for more lavish purposes.
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