Most brides-to-be, at some point or the other, must have dreamt of having a beautiful destination wedding. A splendid backdrop to your wedding venue, an experience that will be memorable for everyone, and an exotic vacation – these are some of the first few things that pop up in every bride’s mind when she imagines her destination wedding.
But, that’s not it! Destination weddings can make the occasion more than just a ritual for the bride and for her partner. And how, if you ask, there are plenty more reasons why destination weddings are a great idea, you only must know where to look!
- You can check something off your bucket list
One of the best things about destination weddings is that you can pick a destination that you have wanting to visit for a long time. Also, you have the freedom of ditching the traditional wedding and pick something very unique. From a wedding at a rooftop in New York to a castle-wedding in Ireland, you have a plethora of options to choose from. - Ditch the formals
Imagine yourself dolled up in a white, lace dress and walking down the aisle at your beach wedding in stilettoes? Something seems off, right? Well, there is something not right about it and that’s the beauty of it. You can ditch the stilettoes and everything else that is formal about weddings if you so desire. There sure can be a dress code or theme if you like, since black ties and high-heels are not a mandate at destination weddings. - Think about your wedding photos
Banquet halls don’t really serve as a great backdrop for stunning pictures of the couple. But, when an Italian countryside destination is the location of your wedding, good pictures will be in abundance. Couples having a beach wedding can make the most out of sunrises or sunsets for their pre-wedding shots. - You can get away with inviting only a select few
Traditionally, weddings are about inviting hundreds of people to be a part of your happiness. But, in the case of destination weddings, you are allowed to invite only those who really matter and nobody will begrudge you that. A small, intimate ceremony, set against a stunning locale is all you need for your big day to be perfect. - Your wedding be a fusion of customs
Mostly, every destination that you may consider for your wedding will have a local wedding ritual. Therefore, destination weddings also give you an opportunity to explore new cultures and even let you incorporate a couple of wedding rituals into your wedding from them. This way, you get to personalize the ceremony according to your wishes. - You can have two honeymoons
Sure, you have picked an exotic destination for your wedding, but that would not necessarily mean that it has to be your honeymoon locale too. You can either choose to stay back at the same location for some more days after the wedding or you can pick a different city and fly with your partner to yet another exotic wonderland.