Whatever location you choose for your wedding

ign="center">According to one recent survey of brides, more than
. Having a wedding at a fabulous resort is one way to20 of couples planning a wedding are choosing a
make your event more memorable and it is becomingdestination wedding. One reason the destination
more and more popular with couples planning awedding has become so popular is that combining your
wedding.wedding and honeymoon can save money. Destination
A wedding is a wonderful celebration that brings familyweddings may also cost less per guest than having
and friends together. These days, however, weddingsyour wedding stateside in an elegant ballroom. Finally,
often require travel for many of the guests becausebe sure to ask about complete wedding packages
people are spread out across the country. If manywhich are offered by many of the big resorts and
guests have long distances to travel to begin with, whycruise lines.
not choose an exotic location and turn your weddingIf possible, hire a wedding coordinator at your location
into a more memorable event for everyone,check references and visit if possible beforehand.
Location, Location, Location...Sandals Resorts, for example, have offered a test
Choosing the right place for your wedding should bedrive your honeymoon package from time to time that
first on your to do list. This day should be perfect fromallows couples to fly in for a weekend and try them
start to finish that is why finding the right place shouldout. If a couple decides to book a honeymoon or
be first on your to do list. The place where you andwedding and honeymoon package, the cost of the
your fiancée will exchange vows will set theweekend trip is applied to their honeymoon. Of course,
mood for your whole wedding celebration. Whetherspecials like these are subject to change and may not
you choose to have your first kiss as a married couplealways be available, but its worth looking into.
on the beach, or dancing in a ballroom like Cinderella,Before you go be sure to check on local marriage
there are many beautiful locations throughout the worldlicense laws and any paperwork you will need to bring
to choose for a destination wedding.visa, birth certificate etc. If you are getting married
One of the drawbacks of a destination wedding is theoutside on the beach, have a back up plan if the
expense of flights and the added expense ofweather is not cooperating. If you plan to marry in the
accommodations that guests would need to pay for.Caribbean you may want to avoid hurricane season.
Keep in mind that a lot of your guests may decide notMost brides choose an informal style wedding dress
to attend based on these factors. If you havefor destination weddings because they are easier to
problems with a guest list that is getting out of control,pack and wear. Many designers are offering bridal
a destination wedding may be the answer to yourgowns made from light, easy to wear fabric like
problems.chiffon and silk crepe that are perfect for an island
Helpful Tip sends invitations early so that your guestswedding. Ask your local bridal salon for additional ideas
will have enough time to make travel plansand on how to pack your gown for travel. Many of
Start planning early and book ahead. If you book sixthe resorts may have ironing services or they may be
months ahead you get better rates on hotels andable to recommend a pressing service. If traveling to
flights. American Airlines has a special wedding desk 1,Europe, ask for a local tailor shop.
800, 545, 8193 and can offer a special rate if you bookThe Groo is Attirefor the groom. a popular option is the
for ten guests or more at the same time.all ivory or all white tuxedo. Some of today's hottest
Helpful Tip Keep in mind that there can be hiddentuxedo styles are designed in non traditional styles and
costs such as hotel taxes and/or exchange rates ifshades.
you are getting married in a foreign country.