One may worry about the details that come with having a destination wedding, but those fears are often unfounded. Understandably, to-be-weds want their big day to go off without a hitch and some are wary about the challenges that they may face with a wedding away from home.
Rest assured- a getaway celebration could be just the answer for your special day. If you’ve always dreamed of jetting off to say ‘I do’ but had your reservations for whatever reason, it’s time to rethink your plans and embrace your dream destination wedding.
“What if people don’t come?”
One of the most common fears is that people won’t attend the wedding. While friends and family may face obstacles like getting off of work or arranging for child care, those that matter will be committed to making it. Consider inviting children to the wedding as an opportunity for guests to take a family trip, keeping in mind that many all-inclusive resorts are family friendly and offer easy childcare solutions. Also, keep in mind that there’s always the choice to throw a get-together when you return home for all those who couldn’t attend – this will mean the world to them and you’ll get two celebrations!
“How am I supposed to plan from a distance!?”
Couples worry about not seeing the venue beforehand and not getting to meet their wedding vendors until they arrive at their destination. However, with today’s technology, it’s as simple as calling up a vendor on video chat as an alternative to face-to-face meetings. Venues will often provide detailed floor plans for your review, while many vendors have online portfolios or inventories for your perusal as you “shop” online. Working with a destination wedding specialist can help with the logistics and vendor organization, so distance is no longer a concern!
“Airfare is just so pricy – I certainly can’t afford it on top of a wedding!”
While airfare may carry a heftier price tag than a simple limo across town, you can certainly afford it when planning a destination wedding. On average, our destination wedding couples save up to $20,000 over the hometown alternative, which runs nearly $30,000 based on national statistics. This is more than enough to cover their own airfare, fun excursions, and maybe even the honeymoon! Instead of lengthy guest lists (think cost per person!) and lots of separate costs that add up, opting for an all-inclusive resort at your destination can provide you with a wedding package for a fraction of the cost (not to mention, less coordinating!).
When it comes down to it, it’s hard to argue with the benefits of destination weddings. While hometown weddings certainly have their perks and destination weddings aren’t for everyone, there’s no reason to discount the option without any consideration. If that amazing, unique escape to a destination celebration is something that’s always been in the back of your mind, what’s stopping you?
