Why Choose a Beach Wedding
hosting your wedding
Why Choose a Beach Wedding?
Once
the only an option for the rich and famous, beach weddings and
weddings in tropical destinations are becoming more and more
popular,and available, for the rest of us. With much of
the Caribbean only a stone's throw from the US mainland,
heading for the islands has never been easier!
So
why set your sights on distant shores for a beach wedding? The
answer seems simple - we get to travel as well as get married -
but actually there is more than one reason to get married
in another location and the benefits are numerous.
Cost
Effective.
Destination Weddings are a cost effective way of
hosting your wedding since both your wedding and your
honeymoon are in the same place. Additionally, most resorts
offer wedding packages at reduced rates, or even FREE, to
guests who are staying a certain number of nights. All
inclusive resorts roll out the red carpet to wedding guests
offering them free gifts, reduced rates for their wedding-party,
free wedding cake, and champagne and even a free wedding
planner! Since Destination Weddings typically host about
half the guest list of traditional weddings you can
literally cut your reception budget in half.
Side
Step Family Issues
A wedding away from home can ease tensions
and expectations between you and your parents and in laws.
There is less pressure to get married in the family church
or to seat the grandparents at the head table at a
Destination Wedding since all participants are more willing
to accept that all aspects of the wedding are going to be
different from the usual. Also, keep in mind that during the
planning processes you won't be bogged down with
family meetings to make every decision on your wedding...it
will all be up to you and your partner!
Be Unique
A far
off wedding allows you to embrace your imagination and your
fantasies. If you feel like holding your ceremony on a beach,
under palm trees in bikini and shorts then why not? By
freeing yourself of the conventions of home life you give
yourself permission to become creative about your special
day. Try out local customs and traditions and explore
exotic touches that will make your wedding unique and
individual.
Hassle Free
Destinations around the
world, and particularly in the Caribbean,have become savvy
to the destination-bride and have literally done all of the
work for you. Many locations have eased the rules and
restrictions on getting married in their location in order to
cater to offshore brides. Local wedding planners also take
the stress out of the planning process by simply doing
everything for you. Add this to the popular on-site
wedding that most resorts offer and almost everything is
taken care in advance of your arrival. All you need to do
is make your choices and show up.
Perfect for Vow Renewals and
Second Weddings
For those who have been there, done
that a Destination Wedding can be the perfect
alternative to the traditional wedding for second weddings
and vow renewal ceremonies. With so many secluded and private
resorts offering idyllically romantic packages for ceremonies
on the beach, in tropical gardens, or under waterfalls couples
get to have their wedding away from local town commentary.
Some resorts cruise lines also offer kids camps so that your
respective offspring can have an opportunity to bond during
the trip whilst you get a chance to spend quality time
alone with your new spouse.
Fun for Your Guests
Instead
of wishing you'd spent more time with friends and loved ones,
the Destination Wedding gives you the time to do just that.
Since many locations demand that you arrive a few days in
advance of your wedding ceremony you have the chance to
spend time with your guests over extended lunches and
dinners and to truly catch-up in a relaxed
atmosphere. An offshore weddings gives you a reunion
opportunity whilst also providing you with memories to last
forever.
The internet has made planning an island beach
wedding a breeze, or as easy as planning any other type of
wedding, at least! Web sites have sprung up, such as the <a
href="http://
www.islandbrides.com/">Beach
Wedding Guide</a>, that provide pretty
much
everything you need to begin your planning, walking you through
all the unique wedding destinations, and putting you in touch
with local wedding planners, photographers, florists,
hotels and resorts.
All you need to do is choose your
island!
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Author
Credit:
This article is reproduced courtesy of
www.islandbrides.com/">Beach
Wedding Guide</a>. Islandbrides.com
provides the only
complete guide to planning your beach wedding or
destination
wedding in over 30 Caribbean locations.
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