Weddings Destination are becoming more popular in the United States. The average wedding in the United States costs between $15,000 and $20,000. On the contrary, destination weddings cost between $500.00 and $5, 000.00 dollars depending on amenities and hotel choices. Many couples would rather spend the money on a new home rather than get in debt for a wedding. In addition, many couples are living together prior to marriage, and no longer depend on their parents to pay for the wedding.
Destination weddings offer a fresh new way to get married. As the rate of church attendance decreases, couples are choosing to get married in new locations. Caribbean countries are very popular for American couples. The weather is beautiful year round, and the beach offers breathtaking views. Mexico and Hawaii are also popular among couples who choose destination weddings.
Many couples will plan a "wedding weekend" that includes activities as well as the wedding. Couples can plan excursions, beach activities, bachelor and bachelor parties, attend clubs, and schedule shopping trips. Each hotel or cruise ship has a wedding coordinator that will do most of the work for you. Paradise Weddings will become more popular as the price of weddings increase. Modern couples are looking for affordable ways to have a memorable wedding and think outside the box.
Destination weddings offer a fresh new way to get married. As the rate of church attendance decreases, couples are choosing to get married in new locations. Caribbean countries are very popular for American couples. The weather is beautiful year round, and the beach offers breathtaking views. Mexico and Hawaii are also popular among couples who choose destination weddings.
Many couples will plan a "wedding weekend" that includes activities as well as the wedding. Couples can plan excursions, beach activities, bachelor and bachelor parties, attend clubs, and schedule shopping trips. Each hotel or cruise ship has a wedding coordinator that will do most of the work for you. Paradise Weddings will become more popular as the price of weddings increase. Modern couples are looking for affordable ways to have a memorable wedding and think outside the box.
By Kimberly Willis-smith
Exotic Island Wedding!
As a travel professional considering an exotic island wedding was a logical choice, but having to convince a strong Catholic family was the challenge I faced! Island weddings have been around for quiet some time, but in my opinion, they seemed to be perceived more for renewal of vows and second marriages, however, as our lifestyles change, we separated ourselves from tradition, and an exotic wedding on a spectacular island seemed like a dream in paradise for me.
The planning for our special event had begun, and with some consideration we both agreed on having our anticipated wedding on the exotic destination island of Cuba. We had the privilege of visiting this beautiful tropical island prior to our wedding, and we both fell in love with the extremely friendly culture, beautiful beach, and the spectacular exotic resort called Beaches, which is located on a peninsula in a small vacation town called Varadero, this is where we planned on having our special ceremony.
The Beaches all inclusive resort was not our original choice, and in the beginning of our research and planning, we decided on the Sandals Montego Bay Resort, which is a fantastic Ultra-All Inclusive Resort located on the fabulous Caribbean island of Jamaica! Not only were they including everything in their package, but they also offered a free wedding as long as we stayed at the resort for 5 nights or longer. I realized that certain events in life happen for a reason, and once we found out that the Beaches Resort in Varadero, Cuba also offered free weddings on the property, and accepted singles, couples, and families as well, we knew our decision was the correct one! If anyone ever tells you the wedding application process is difficult, get a second opinion! We went online and printed the resorts application form, faxed it off and in a matter of weeks we received a confirmation of the selected date and time of the wedding ceremony without any problems.
The garden wedding gazebo was romantically trimmed with aromatic exotic flowers, and bordered with swaying palm trees. As the wedding ceremony commenced, I soon realized that two dreams were fulfilled that day. I not only married my soul mate, but we performed an exotic island wedding, and became one in island paradise!
By William Parise
