For some people, the idea of a destination wedding is exactly what they are looking for – not just because they can be surrounded by their closest friends and family but also because these wedding-honeymoon combos are now accessible to all budgets.
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From luxurious Maldivian splendor to a colorful Cook Island big day, there are destinations to fit all budgets, but as with any travel, the trick to getting the best deal is to get in early. A specialist travel agent can ease the way. Start looking for venues 12 to 18 months in advance, and remember that the off-season will be less expensive and have more available dates. A destination wedding also means couples can have a little fun with what they wear: for example, a beach wedding might be shorts and short-sleeve shirts for the men and bare feet for the bride. This can also be a good way to lower the cost of a wedding by circumventing traditional suits and dresses.
Wedding rings can also be tailored to the destination – ever thought of designing a snowflake diamond ring from to remember a winter-wonderland wedding?
Couples need to remember that a destination wedding may have its drawbacks – friends and family members may not be able to come, and arranging the details from afar can be frustrating. But for those who want a wedding to remember in an exotic location, the benefits of breaking with tradition and mixing a wedding with a honeymoon in the same place are now more affordable than ever.