Top 10 Benefits of a Destination Wedding

Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular . . . and why not? Combining wedding vows with an idyllic honeymoon venue provides the simplicity of one coordinated wedding-honeymoon package.

One plan, one price and one destination means one big romantic adventure! That’s one good reason to escape to an exotic hideaway for the ultimate in wedding romance.

There are many benefits to this type of wedding: all the organisational hassles are taken out of your hands, plus there are many potential financial savings – a lot of resorts offer free wedding packages and you are essentially combining a wedding and honeymoon in one.

To help you decide whether a destination wedding is right for you, here are 10 benefits to consider:

1. Amazing choice of destinations – experience anything from tropical islands and secluded mountain retreats to five-star hotels in cities worldwide
   
2. More time to spend in a dream destination of your choice
3. Family and friends also get to travel to an amazing place, turning your wedding into an exciting adventure for them as well
4. The cost of the wedding and honeymoon are one, simplifying your budgeting
5. An overseas wedding can be less expensive than one at home, depending on the type of wedding you choose
6. A destination wedding relieves you and your family (and possibly friends) of hosting duties such as airport pickups, putting-up out-of-town guests, hosting dinners etc.
7. A once-in-a-lifetime experience
8. Many resorts and hotels at popular wedding destinations have qualified professional staff with years of experience providing the best possible time for you, your family and friends
   
9. The opportunity of having a small and intimate wedding. You decide who’s coming!
   
10. The chance to ‘elope’ and do your own thing!