Destination Weddings

A destination wedding is becoming a very trendy thing today for couples that want to have a ceremony that is a little more intimate.  It is the 21st century form of eloping.  It is simply a wedding that involves travel to a special place for your wedding.  It may be just the two of you, or you may include some friends and witnesses to join you.  It is an attractive option if you want to do something a little different, force a small guest list for your budget, or to just get away.  Today it is said that as many as 10% of weddings are destination weddings.  The top 10 most popular destination weddings are Hawaii, Las Vegas, Florida, California, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Colorado.

A common question regarding destination weddings is, are guests brought along?  This again is perfectly optional and depends entirely on what style you have in mind and what your personal wishes are. 

Another common notion is that destination weddings are cheaper than a traditional one.  This is not necessarily true. This depends entirely on the location you select, the time of year you go, and the size of your guest list.  If you have a big budget for your wedding, you can make the guest list small, and create a destination wedding that is out of this world.   

You may also want to consider resorts that include FREE Wedding Ceremonies.  This includes flowers, officiantes, wedding cake, decorations, and more depending on the resort features.  You will still have to pay for legal fees and maybe lock into a specific number of nights.  These types of packages are at all inclusive resorts where the meals and drinks are included in the total cost of vacations.  For example, there are packages at around $1500 online that include many of these features such as a private cocktail party and wedding dinner for up to 20 people.  This will save you a lot on time, money, and stress.  Normally, a destination wedding can be as affordable or as expensive as you want it to be, much like any other wedding.

When it comes to who to invite, and how to go about doing that, a save the date note is the general form of etiquette.  What this does is send out an informal invitation months in advance so that your guests can book time off work, and budget for the vacation.  You send an invite saying something to the effect of “John and Mary are getting married in Hawaii on August 5th, save the date! Details on hotels and arrangements are forthcoming!” Again, make this as informal or detailed as you want it to be, but it is a great way to let people know in advance of your intentions to share the day with them, and allow them some liberties in their own lives to make the arrangements.

Search Limousines wants to make that day special for you, no matter where you are located.  We service the nation coast to coast and would be thrilled to help you make that day perfect whether you are traveling, or in the comfort of your own hometown.