Because it is the first day of Spring and I am dreaming about warmer weather, and because I have met several women recently who have had destination weddings, I have to write a little bit about them.
A destination wedding is like a vacation in itself, held somewhere warm and exotic, that lasts all weekend (or longer if you want!). You will know you are a good candidate for them if you have a special connection to the location, if you want a small, very personal wedding with only close loved ones (up to 75 guests), or if you love the laid-back feeling of getting married on the beach with no shoes on!
There are several things you need to consider before choosing your location. Marriage license rules vary from city to city and country to country. Make sure you do your research and get everything together in time for the wedding. If you want to be really involved in the planning process, a destination wedding might not be for you. You wont be able to see everything first hand, and you will have to rely on someone there to make sure it is all taken care of. Also, remember that destination weddings aren't always more expensive than local weddings. It depends on where you go and how elaborate the celebration is. But do remember that it may be more expensive for your guests. Keep travel time in mind. (However, this is YOUR wedding, do what is important to you, and don't let one guest get in the way of having your dream day).
I love that a bride doesn't have to be so formal if she's on the beach. She can wear a short dress, and her bridesmaids can wear tropical colored dresses like these.
No Shoes Required
A listing of marriage license requirements by state is available at http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/. For the Caribbean Islands, go to www.caribbeantravel.com/weddings. For Europe, log on to http://www.marryabroad.co.uk/. You can also go to any city's tourism board website for requirements.
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