I know what you’re thinking…<\/p>
“Why should I have a destination wedding? What’s the big deal?”<\/p>
Well… does a 3-day party in Mexico with your family + friends AND <\/span>saving 80% of your wedding<\/a>\u00a0sound like a big deal? Cause it is!<\/span><\/p> I have 10 MAJOR reasons why you should consider a destination wedding.<\/span><\/p> It’s time to get a little excited. \ud83d\ude4c<\/p> Dig in!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Who needs a guest list longer than a CVS receipt?!<\/p> Destination weddings are usually slightly more intimate<\/strong>.<\/p> You get the perfect excuse to trim down your guest list to only the folks who truly mean the most to you.<\/p> Plus, with a tight-knit crew, planning becomes a breeze.<\/p> It gives you more time to focus on the important stuff – like picking out your signature cocktail or perfecting your dance moves.<\/p> And let’s not forget the budget-friendly perks<\/strong>!<\/p> Fewer guests mean more money to spend on the good stuff, like upgrading to that beachfront villa or splurging on a fireworks show.<\/p> Having said that, many resorts offer wedding packages for 100 guests<\/a>, and also have venues that can\u00a0accommodate 200<\/a>\u00a0to 800 guests.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Who needs more stress in their life?!<\/p> Planners at resorts do all the heavy lifting for you.<\/p> Almost every all-inclusive resort offers all-inclusive wedding packages<\/a>\u00a0which include EVERYTHING, even a dreamy wedding venue<\/strong>\u00a0to choose from.<\/p> From the wedding to floral arrangements, food, and reception, everything is taken care of.<\/p> Once you choose a destination wedding planner<\/a>, you’re all set! They’re like travel agents but they specialize in destination weddings. So, it’s essentially FREE help.<\/strong><\/p> – selecting the perfect all-inclusive resort. Guests will also get the red-carpet treatment since the agency organizes travel for everyone. No stress!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Are destination weddings really affordable, you ask?<\/p>\n YES! 100%<\/p>\n Lets put things into perspective…<\/p>\n According to TheKnot, the average cost of a wedding in the US for 2023 was $35,000 \ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n The average cost of an all-inclusive wedding<\/a> is around $3,500 to $6,500 for 20 to 50 guests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This includes everything… the wedding ceremony, flowers, food & drink, reception, DJ, the works!<\/p>\n That leaves you with more money in your pocket!<\/p>\n Just think of all the margaritas and palomas you can sip on the beach with that kind of extra cash!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Always wanted to go cenote diving in Mexico?<\/p> Or lakeside camping in Switzerland?<\/p> Or explore the African savannah?<\/p> Opt for a wedding at your dream destination and you could be knocking off items from your travel bucket list!<\/p> Psst! Got Mexico on your mind? Here are 10 amazing Mexico wedding venues & locations<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t I know! Sounds like a heavy term!<\/p> Simply put, destination weddings act as the common meeting grounds between 2 locations or cultures.<\/p> For example – 1 partner\u2019s from Texas, the other has roots in Japan, both stay in LA\u2026 Where do you have the wedding?<\/p> In an exotic destination<\/strong> of course, with both the cultures coming together beautifully!<\/p> Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could just skip the regular 45-minute ceremony and the predictable reception dinner?<\/p> Well, here’s an idea – why not go somewhere new and exciting and experience something completely unique?<\/p> How about a Mayan wedding ceremony<\/strong> in Mexico, or a Maasai wedding<\/strong> in Tanzania, or a Vedic wedding in India?<\/p> Every place has its own special customs that will add a little cultural spice to your big day!<\/p> That\u2019s why many couples nowadays are choosing destination wedding packages that have a local flair.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t When deciding on having a destination wedding, weather is just as crucial<\/strong> as cost, if not more so.<\/p> If you really want to have a wedding in say November or December, ditching the cold and heading over to the Caribbean, Maldives, Mexico, Jamaica, Hawaii, or Costa Rica makes more sense.<\/p> Couples are now opting for exotic destinations just so they can escape the gloomy weather back home!\u00a0<\/p> From massive rooms the size of an apartment to 2-storey penthouses\u2026<\/p> From rooms with private pools to dreamy swim-out suites\u2026<\/p> The accommodation options are endless when you decide to opt for a destination wedding.<\/p> Besides, amenities and features<\/strong> in these rooms and suites are capable of spoiling you to the core!<\/p> Let\u2019s just say, you and your guests might not want to leave!<\/p> In case you’re thinking of Mexico as your destination, here are our resort suggestions \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\t\tTop 10 Reasons Why Destination Weddings Are All The Rage\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\tReason 1 - Only Best Friends and Family\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/p>\n\t\tReason 2 - Less Stress \/ Easy To Plan\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/p>Planners help you with:<\/h6>
– choosing a wedding package.
– getting the best prices on everything.<\/p>\n\t\tReason 3 - Affordable! \t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/p>\n\n\t\tReason 4 - Check Off Travel Bucket List!\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/p>\n\t\tReason 5 - Geographical Equalizer!\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/p>Here\u2019s why a destination wedding works out:<\/h6>
\n\t\tReason 6 - Unique Wedding Ceremonies\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/p>\n\t\tReason 7 - The Weather \u2600\ufe0f\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/p>Best months to get married at popular destinations:\u00a0<\/h6>
\n\t\tReason 8 - Amazing Resorts\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/p>Mexico resorts for your wedding:<\/h6>