Growing Trend - Destination Weddings

GROWING TREND – DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Once the exclusive domain of the rich and famous, recently destination weddings have become accessible to honeymooners looking for an exotic twist.

A destination wedding can save you upwards of $20,000 over a traditional wedding and turns your wedding day into a mini vacation for you and your guests. Many resorts “throw in” a free wedding when you book their facilities like Sandals in Jamaica include all meals, unlimited drinks, the ceremony, the flowers, a minister, photographer, a personal wedding consultant, a Caribbean wedding cake, marriage license and all documentation. They even in some room categories, provide a butler.

Many times, couples have to choose between a big wedding or a down payment on a new home. Destination weddings give them an opportunity to do both.

An average of 20 to 50 of the bride and grooms closest family and friends usually attend a destination wedding. We suggest you poll your guests to find out what destination is feasible for them. Keep in mind that the average traditional wedding costs between $30,000 to $50,000. You might want to consider giving travel vouchers to those most important to you to ensure they can be there with you.

Selecting the right honeymoon consultant is the key to a successful destination wedding. By working with a travel expert who can negotiate for you, it saves you time and headaches to ensure that no small detail is overlooked. The expert helps with paperwork, hotel and wedding site selection and any hidden clauses to ensure your wedding is truly one of a kind memorable experience. When guests are left to fend for themselves, it is difficult to make sure they get plans that are convenient, affordable and close to where the action is.

Many years of experience and knowledge of ideal locations helps you to fit within your budget. A toll free telephone number is provided for your guests so everything can be booked in a block, with no stress for the bride. Negotiations are handled with the resort or ship, and often they provide the bride and groom with free accommodation when there are a sufficient number of rooms booked.

Beside a resort destination, shipboard weddings are gaining in popularity because they are affordable and fun.

I attended a wedding recently in Maui, with the ceremony taking place on a lovely scenic beach, with the bride and groom, and 50 guests all in shorts, mumu’s and bare feet. We all had lei’s on, a ukulele player and the surf provided the music. It was a lovely event, and no one had to buy any new clothes.

Extending your wows beneath swaying palm trees, overlooking a wonderful sandy beach is a perfect moment in time that will forever be carved in your memory.

Maureen Jones

All Horizons Travel/Frosch

825 Santa Cruz Ave

Tel.No. 650-961-2340 direct

www.froschvacations.com