Why do people love destination weddings?

Destination weddings are continually growing in popularity, with the number of couples exchanging their vows on a tropical sandy beach instead of in their local spot ever increasing. So what is behind this trend, and should you choose to have a destination wedding?

Destination weddings are more intimate

Every engaged couple can relate to the agony of drawing up a wedding guest list. Should they invite second cousins or only first? Should they invite work colleagues to the full day or just the evening? The list often spirals out of control, including people you feel you should invite but hardly know.

With a destination wedding, you can be sure that the only people who make it are the ones that truly want to be by your side when you tie the knot. They will be your closest friends and family and the people that you really want to spend time with.

Because there will be fewer guests, you will have more time to talk to each of them, and because they will need to stay for at least a couple of days, you will have plenty of opportunity to relax together and catch up. Many couples that are getting married for a second time want to keep the wedding small and simple. So, a destination wedding may be the perfect answer.

It’s not just a wedding day — it’s an experience

All weddings are special, but a destination wedding can be a truly unique experience. You could combine the wedding with a family reunion, which is the perfect opportunity for a romantic holiday for your guests.

You can extend your wedding over several days, including activities such as beach barbeques, spa days, diving trips and rounds of golf. You can also incorporate traditions, foods, and music from the local area into the wedding ceremony and reception to make your wedding just that bit different.

Destination weddings usually allow more budget flexibility

Initially, a destination wedding may seem like an expensive option, but actually, it usually works out considerably more affordable than a local one. For one thing, you will probably have fewer guests to pay for, so the overall cost will reduce even if the cost per head is higher. Destination wedding venues also have lower minimums to meet than many Aussie wedding venues.

Many destination wedding resorts offer all-inclusive wedding packages that are great value. If you get married outside of Australia, the price of food and accommodation may be lower, and there tends to be more options for what’s included in your package.

Wedding planning can be much more relaxed

Relaxing on a pure white sandy beach is a sure way to beat stress, but destination weddings reduce the pressure of wedding planning in other ways too. Wedding packages are usually all-inclusive, so you don’t have to work through a whole list of suppliers for every aspect of your wedding.

A dedicated wedding co-ordinator on site can often deal with everything on your behalf and answer any questions you might have. Finally, you won’t need to argue whether to hold the wedding in one person’s hometown or the other; both families will be excited to travel to your destination and be on neutral ground.

Considering a destination wedding? Our destination wedding and travel team can help.