Want A Simpler Wedding? 4 Ways A Destination Wedding Can Solve Your Problems

Posted on: 22 March 2017

If you're planning to get married, a destination wedding can be a great way to reduce the stress of the big day and even reduce costs. How so? Here are 4 great reasons to opt for a destination event. 

Built-In Costs. Unlike many hometown weddings, a destination wedding is often a package deal you work out with a resort or other vacation spot. Such a package can include many aspects of the wedding weekend that you'd otherwise have to negotiate and pay for separately. This includes the ceremony locale, officiant, flowers, catering, cake, photographs, and transportation. And, to add to the cost savings, you're already in a great honeymoon spot, so you're likely going to save a lot of money on your post-wedding relaxation. 

Smaller Event. If you're not looking forward to the idea of planning a giant event for 300 people -- and paying for it -- the real appeal of a destination wedding can be its built-in simplicity. Your wedding will be smaller, more focused, and involve only the parts and guests you really want in it. Many people who may otherwise attend your wedding will likely not want to travel to a distant resort, so you can avoid conflicts over the guest list and not feel obligated to host people you don't really want. If you opt for a resort package, you probably won't spend much time arranging for the wedding at all! That's more time to enjoy your big day. 

More Personalization. Leaving most of the trappings of a traditional local wedding aside, you can personalize your wedding day and tailor it to what you and your partner really want. By choosing the location -- from a rustic winter lodge to an an island resort vacation, such as at places like Cala Mia Boutique Resort -- your wedding day will reflect your style and personality. And because you aren't spending tons of time working out details that aren't important to you, you can focus only on those things that you find valuable about your wedding ceremony or reception. Not a fan of big wedding cakes, for example? Skip it or let the resort provide one. Instead, you can spend your time perfecting that great wedding dance your partner will love.

Less Input from Others. Because so much of a destination wedding is handled in a different location, you're unlikely to get as much intrusion from well-meaning friends and family. It's also neutral ground. So, if you would have family conflicts over a local ceremony and end up with "too many cooks in the kitchen," planning a distant wedding can solve all your problems. Many resorts offer wedding packages that include a planner or other resort employee who can help field input from family or friends, too. And, if all else fails, you can arrange group events or outings before the wedding that will occupy your guests away from your preparations. 

Whether you want to watch your budget or you want to get away from the opinions of others, a destination wedding is the perfect solution for many couples. And then, you can sit back and just enjoy your special day! 

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