Traditional Wedding VS Destination Wedding
More and more couples are opting for a destination wedding over a traditional local wedding....why? The reason is quite simple! Destination weddings are unique and memorable events!
A destination wedding( carries all the advantages of a traditional one and more so meaning that they cost less, friends and family members get to celebrate the couple’s big day in a memorable way while having a holiday and the bride and groom don’t get overwhelmed with all the wedding preparations! Destination weddings offer couples the opportunity to tie the knot and actually join in the festivities as well! To all those dreaming of having the best wedding ever...there is only one path to take...Destination Wedding!
Here are ten reasons destination weddings are the way to go!
- Guests get to stay at the hotel with you! Slumber party mode is one people! When was the last time you got all your closest and dearest friends together in one place? Well, this is your chance! When having a destination wedding, the handful of guests opt to stay in the hotel with you...so you get to spend time with them, create memories and share special moments! Plus, most resorts offer wedding guests better rates.
Less People, More Fun! Destination weddings automatically imply fewer guests! So great news to all couples opting for a destination wedding, there is no need to worry about cousin Bob ruining your wedding, he won’t be invited! Only your closest and dearest get to watch you tying the knot. Special moments are meant to be shared with special people...not the entire world!
Dress Code is up to you! Destination weddings are fun as there is no need to spend endless time on shopping for the right dress or worrying your hair will fall out of place. They are casual, light and fun! Couples who wish to exchange their vows barefoot on a beach somewhere can do so! There are no laws or conditions on what is appropriate when it comes to destination weddings; the couple gets to define them.
Say Cheese everyone! With stunning views and backdrops all around you, you won’t have to wait for your photographer to take the perfect shot of your wedding. The setting is stunning, you are stunning, your friends are stunning-the wedding pictures are bound to be stunning as well!
Shoes are not a Prerequisite! Wear your swimming suit, put on your flip flops (or not) and off you go to the beach to say I do! Can you think of a better wedding setting than a golden-brown beach with the sparkling emerald waters as a backdrop?
Honeymoon Time is around the corner! Once you tie the knot...guess what? It’s honeymoon time! No need to waste hours on travelling as you are right where you have to be to start your new life as husband and wife. Congrats guys!
Kill Two Birds with One Stone attitude! Destination weddings are unique in that couples get to combine a holiday with friends while getting married! Therefore, you got the time to be a tourist, go sightseeing, work on your tan and get hitched all at the same time! Pretty awesome, right?
Budget Friendly Weddings! It is a fact that destination weddings are far cheaper than traditional ones. Yeap it is true, even after the airplane tickets and hotel fees, destination weddings do not cost as much. Traditional weddings cost a bundle as couples splurge on decoration, wedding invitations, gala dinners, photographers and the list goes on and on. Leave all that and choose a destination you love, pick a stunning spot (beach, hotel, garden, ancient site) and tie the knot! That’s all you need!
Family bonding time! It’s a fact that families don’t always meet eye-to-eye right? well, when having a destination wedding, both the bride’s and groom’s families get to spend time together, work on their issues while and holiday and get to like each other hopefully!
Unforgettable Event! It’s hard to top a destination wedding. Your special day will be remembered for decades to come. You’ll be the couple that got married on a beach in Mykonos!
So there you go,
10 reasons why destination weddings top traditional weddings in a blink of an eye! What will it be? It’s time to decide on the kind of wedding you want! What does your dream wedding look like?
I live in Nicosia, Cyprus and currently working at Louis Hotels.I enjoy writing and sharing my experience with others