Destination weddings are typically held in a tropical oasis, beach or at some famous landmark. Different locations in the USA, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Europe, Central American, South America, Asia, and the South Pacific are considered popular locations for this type of wedding. http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/destination-weddings.aspx
Some of the destination weddings are designed for only the bride and groom along with the witnesses while other locations can arrange accommodations for other wedding guests.
All Inclusive Wedding Packages
A number of destination weddings are held at resorts, and some resorts now offer a free wedding in their all-inclusive packages. The resort will usually handle the flowers for the wedding, and will provide the official who marries the couple.
Some resorts will include a small reception or a complimentary special dinner for the couple. Yet other resorts may include the photos or a video of the wedding.
Destination Wedding Jamaica
In this video, people can see a destination wedding in Negril, Jamaica. Some of the major resorts offer destination weddings for their guests. A staff member usually handles all the planning so the bride and groom can relax and enjoy the day. The flowers, wedding official, marriage license, and the reception can be all handled by the resort.
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Fast Facts
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Location
Usally tropical but also include landmarks
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Price
Varies but some resort will give a free wedding to couples who book a stay at the resort
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Some couple who are said to elope choose destination weddings in a tropiclal location
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Some couples fly guests to the destination, other have the guests pay their own way
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When a resort does host the wedding, everything the couples requires may be included, such as flowers, photos, reception, and the official
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1 out of every 6 first time weddings is a destination wedding
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61% of remarriages are destination weddings
