Believe it or not, marrying away from home used to be synonymous with the old-fashioned way of running away by boarding a train or a plane to marry without family authorisation. While destination weddings are looked upon in a complete different way, they are still a great way to ensure you have a wedding that is completely you! A destination wedding can involve just the couple; a select handful of family and friends; or enough friends to make a long week reunion. Here are 5 reasons to have a destination wedding:
1. You can say I do anywhere!
A destination wedding is defined as marrying at least 100miles away from the bride’s home. So imagine the options that one will have. The world really becomes your playground!
2. You can save on décor.
Having a destination wedding allows you to pick your perfect location which offers you the theme you’d prefer, from a fairy tale castle to a sea- inspired theme. When choosing your amazing backdrop, it won’t take you too much to dress it up. Opt for an unspoiled beach, a vineyard or a blooming garden, and you’ll be more than covered with some simple florals and other modest accents.
3. Enjoy quality time with the loved ones.
On average a standard wedding lasts for 5 hours and the bride and groom spend most of that time going round the place trying to say hello to every guest. A destination do span a minimum of 3 days, therefore you’ve finally got the chance to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest guests.
4. It’s a great excuse to limit the guest list.
Destination weddings require travel, a longer time commitment and hotel stays, which gives you the perfect excuse to cut down on an unmanageable number of invitees. You can always throw a post- wedding party when getting back home.
5. You can start the honeymoon early.
Arriving at your destination is sure to put you in a relaxed mood as the pre-wedding festivities begin. Quite a number of hotels offer automatic upgrades to the bride and groom on their wedding night, and you may be able to negotiate an extended mini-moon at a reduced rate after the guests have gone home.
By Sarah Cassar Dymond
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