| Destination weddings have a romantic, magical allure | | | | The majority of weddings and honeymoons take |
| that the entire wedding party is sure to enjoy. After all, | | | | place during the summer months. The temptation to |
| what could be more romantic and fun than a | | | | head to the Caribbean for a destination wedding is |
| destination wedding right next to a pink sandy beach? | | | | always high. Unfortunately, June through November is |
| The party begins just seconds after the wedding. | | | | also the peak season for hurricanes. |
| There is something bewitching about getting married | | | | So what precautions can you take to ensure you can |
| away from your home town. But before you start to | | | | have a hurricane free wedding? There are always |
| research weekend wedding locations for a destination | | | | your basic Caribbean ABC's which are Aruba, Bonaire |
| wedding or commit to a deposit, it's a good idea to | | | | and Curacao of the Dutch Antilles. These three islands |
| weigh all of the factors. | | | | are generally not considered to be located in the high |
| Travel agents tell us that destination weddings have | | | | risk hurricane zone. And here is an additional hot tip: |
| grown in popularity at an amazing rate. The majority of | | | | There are great deals to be found during the summer |
| weekend Weddings are fairly small with a couple of | | | | months (low season). |
| people invited up to twenty. Larger destination | | | | You can find a week in Aruba from August 1 through |
| weddings are currently on the rise due to families and | | | | October 30 for around $650 at some of the better |
| friends traveling together. | | | | hotels. This cost is per person and often includes air |
| Hawaii remains the number one spot, with Jamaica, | | | | travel from some of the larger cities as an added perk. |
| Las Vegas, Mexico, Disneyworld and the Bahamas | | | | Curacao offers European style architecture, beautiful |
| also being favorites. Resort Weddings at these | | | | beaches, good art and great food with packages for |
| locations usually proves to be cost effective. | | | | about the same price. |
| Most brides are known to think that you spend all that | | | | Also reasonably priced during the low season months, |
| money and planning for one day with a traditional | | | | Bonaire offers an abundance of activities for all of the |
| wedding and it's over so fast you don't get to talk to | | | | wedding destination guests such as a vibrant night life, |
| everyone. | | | | world class restaurants and scuba diving. Biking and |
| A destination wedding is an opportunity for friends and | | | | car rentals are available for spending time in the |
| family to spend quality time with each other. As soon | | | | tranquil natural preservations areas for which Bonaire |
| as the guests arrive, a cocktail party is a good way | | | | is known for. |
| for everyone to get to know each other before the | | | | The Island of Magrarita which is located off the coast |
| wedding takes place. | | | | of Venezuela is also extremely low hurricane risk for |
| Prices for destination weddings can vary greatly, from | | | | those seeking a great spot. |
| free to thousands of dollars. But most are in the $500 | | | | Airlines May Help With Destination Weddings |
| to $3,000 range. | | | | Check with different airlines to see if they are currently |
| There are a few things to remember when planning. | | | | offering discounts for destination weddings. If you are |
| For instance, "different countries have different | | | | taking 10 or more relatives and friends on a destination |
| regulations for getting married. In Mexico, for example, | | | | wedding trip, ask for a discount. 10 or more seems to |
| you have to be in the country for four days before | | | | be the magic number for getting 10% to 50% off on |
| you can get married. And have a backup plan in case | | | | airline tickets for wedding parties. Many airlines offer |
| it rains. Most hotels will move you into a meeting room | | | | special extras for the bride and groom such as |
| or ballroom in case of bad weather. | | | | upgrade coupons, discounts for car rentals, and free |
| Have a Hurricane free Destination Wedding | | | | movies. |