Sun, sand, sleep-ins: The rise of family-friendly destination weddings

Destination weddings have lots of appeal: picturesque sunsets, cheaper cocktails than at home, and a built-in holiday. For couples with kids, there’s even more appeal. We look at the rise of family-friendly destination weddings.

Why are couples with small kids flocking to overseas shores to enjoy family-friendly destination weddings? There are a plethora of enticing reasons, from the quality time with family to built-in childcare. There are also beautiful memories of a tropical paradise holiday with something for everyone.

Why are more young families looking for family-friendly destination weddings?

Quality time over chaos

Having young kids can mean one thing for sure: routine. Daily routines run a household. A destination wedding gives couples the chance to let the daily routine go and be present with their children and guests.

It can be hard to do in daily life, but when a wedding is tied into a family holiday, there are no daycare pick-ups, school runs, or parent-teacher interviews. It’s just you, your family, your nearest and dearest, making memories and declaring “forever” to one another.

Built-in childcare and family-friendly venues

Destination resorts aren’t just a time for parents to relax; they can also be equipped with a plethora of activities for kids.

The Kids Club at Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa has its own Build-A-Bear workshop, the perfect activity for young ones and a take-home toy!

So, while the kids are busying themselves in waterparks, building teddy bear keepsakes, and learning about different cultures, a cocktail is calling your name at the pool bar.

Smaller guest list = less pressure

Besides the activities and care for kids that come at a destination wedding resort, the semantics of wedding planning are also different when it’s one overseas. Having kids in attendance will often mean wanting a simpler and more intimate celebration. By the very nature of it, a destination wedding naturally limits the guest list.

Fewer people, less stress, more focus on the people that matter most.

One event, not a year of planning mini events

Parents are one thing: busy. Sometimes there’s barely time to shower in the day, let alone make time to plan a wedding. That’s when a destination wedding becomes a family-friendly option. With built-in planners, all-inclusive packages, and on-site coordinators, as well as the Easy Weddings experienced destination wedding planners available, everything is simplified. This will save months of logistical juggling.

Making memories as a family

For couples who have kids, the wedding becomes less about just them and more about a shared experience as a family. It’s bucking the tradition of “first comes the loves, then comes marriage, then comes baby in the baby carriage”, and mixing the steps up a little. Because of this, the holiday and destination wedding is about celebrating the family that’s already been built.

Honeymoon becomes a familymoon

For couples without kids, a destination wedding means a built-in honeymoon. But for those with a family, it’s more of a familymoon. Many couples will choose to stay longer and keep it as a beautiful family holiday – it’s practical and meaningful, and cuts out the need for flights in the future if you’ve already been on one!

Cost control and value for money

It can be a bit of a myth that destination weddings will be cheaper than local ones, but when you look at all-inclusive packages, and combining the wedding celebration with a holiday, there are definitely savings to be made.

Whether the allure of the sunshine is taking you, the ease of an all-inclusive planning journey, or the chance to slow down and soak in every moment, destination weddings offer something truly special for couples with young families. Family-friendly destination weddings are not just about saying “I do” but about celebrating the life you’ve already built.

Thinking about planning a destination wedding? Our team of Easy Weddings destination experts can help you find the perfect family-friendly resort, take care of the details, and make your dream wedding (and holiday) a reality. Start planning your destination wedding today.

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