| Destination weddings call to mind far flung locations | | | | hours of play, so even winter nights are comfortable |
| such as Fiji, The Bahamas, Australia, Mexico, Costa | | | | for ceremonies, dinners and cocktail hours. |
| Rica and other places. Destination wedding may be | | | | Nighttime weddings that are held outdoors can be |
| based on a place the couple has always wanted to | | | | enhanced by gas lights, fireplaces and candles. Be sure |
| visit, or a place that has already created incredible | | | | the wedding location venue has sufficient lighting so |
| memories for the future husband and wife. While | | | | guests aren't trying to enjoy meals in the dark. Think |
| destination weddings create beautiful memories, the | | | | white lights, or Chinese lanterns. Having a theme |
| costs involved can often be a hindrance to people | | | | wedding might dictate the kind of lighting you prefer, or |
| living on a budget. | | | | you can have the wedding during the day and cocktail |
| If you only want close family and friends to attend, | | | | hour outside as the sun sets. |
| then a distant location may be a possibility, but for | | | | Another benefit of having a destination wedding in the |
| those who want a big wedding, finding an affordable | | | | US, and away from the coasts, is you end up saving |
| location will ensure many more people attend the | | | | money. For example, in Arizona the wedding venues, |
| wedding. There are a few things to remember with | | | | vendors, flowers and food will all be cheaper than |
| destination weddings: Can people take time off work, | | | | trying to do a wedding in Los Angeles or New York. |
| or will they only be there for the weekend? What are | | | | Travel costs should also be thought about. Packaging |
| the costs of airfare and hotel? How long will it take to | | | | airfare and hotel rooms together often saves more |
| travel to your destination? | | | | money than trying to arrange them separately. |
| Arizona is a perfect example of a great wedding | | | | Package deals will also save money over booking |
| location for a destination celebration. Arizona has nine | | | | rooms individually. Working with an experienced travel |
| temperate months out of the year. With sunny skies in | | | | agent can also help save money as they generally |
| December and January, Arizona has long been a | | | | know where the best deals are and when. They also |
| popular place for those who live in the Midwest, | | | | have experience negotiating with companies. |
| Canada or the northeast or northwest. An escape to | | | | No matter where you choose for your wedding |
| warm weather during the snowy months lifts | | | | location, remember your guests will be paying a lot of |
| everyone's spirits. | | | | money to come and see you celebrate. Try to |
| With a temperate climate comes the possibility of | | | | consider all the costs that might be involved before |
| having some element of your wedding outdoors no | | | | booking a destination wedding. Look for affordability, |
| matter what time of year. Heat lamps extend the | | | | suitable weather conditions and indoor/outdoor settings. |