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Destinations weddings have become very popular in the last 10 years. Imagine an exotic location with white, sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. Or a weekend packed with activities in any fun location.
Check online for reviews and ask for the names and numbers of five recent bridal couples at the resort you choose.
Due to the cost and time involved (they usually last multiple days) guest lists are typically short (usually 25-50 max), which makes for a more intimate affair.
You may want to set up a live podcast of your ceremony for guests unable to make it, or tape your ceremony and either post it online or play it during an informal gathering after the wedding.
Just be sure to check on local marriage laws and traditions, climate fluctuations and required immunizations. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. It’s a good idea to hire a local wedding planner – one that you’re fully comfortable with, as (s)he will really be the one calling most of the shots. If you can afford it, pay a visit well before the wedding to make sure everything looks in person like it does on the website/brochure.
Some popular destination the US and abroad:
1. California (whether you prefer beaches, cliffs, mountains or wine country)
2. Hawaii – Maui or Waimanalo (picturesque beaches, stunning sunsets, beautiful year-round weather)
3. Bermuda (pink beaches, lush gardens)
4. The Bahamas (over 700 islands to choose from)
5. New York City’s Central Par
6. The island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean (friendly atmosphere, coral reefs, translucent sea lagoons)
7. Scotland (quaint gardens, castles and history create a fairytale setting)
8. Venice, Italy (what’s more romantic than a gondola ride to your ceremony?
9. Bali, Indonesia (temple and heritage add to its mystical reputation)
10. The top of a mountain in New Zealand
11. Rome (for breathtaking chapels and churches)
12. Fiji (underwater resorts)
13. The Mayan Riviera, Mexico
14. Jamaica (home to beautiful beaches the Dunn River Falls)
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