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Destination Weddings: Are
They For You? by Paris Permenter and John
Bigley Would you like to get married on your honeymoon? Destination weddings
are becoming more and more popular with couples who are eager to skip the fuss
of a traditional wedding and jump right into the fun. Around the world, you'll
find hotels and resorts that offer on-site help to plan your wedding, from
details like the wedding license to extras such as music and photos. Whether
the special day involves just the two of you or whether you'll be inviting
friends and relatives to join in the occasion, a destination wedding can be a
way to create wonderful memories. But, first, the down side. Destination weddings aren't for everyone. If
you're in love with the idea of a large wedding with all your friends and
family, skip this idea. Even with a year of planning, it's just about
impossible to get everyone's schedules coordinated for this kind of event. But many couples are saying "I do" to the idea of destination
weddings not only as a way to make the occasion more special, but also as a
means of simplifying the whole process. "Just say the word, and we'll take
care of everything," explains Ava Burke-Thompson, Director of Guest
Services at the Sheraton Grand Resort Paradise Island, Bahamas. "We can
arrange for the marriage license; minister, priest or rabbi; the florist and
the photographer; the wedding cake and champagne; and the rehearsal dinner and
wedding reception." At resorts like the Sheraton Grand, on site wedding coordinators take
care of every last detail, some with just a one day notice. "We do it all
the time," says Burke-Thompson. "It's now legally possible to get
married in the Bahamas with 24 hours' notice." POPULARITY OF DESTINATION
WEDDINGS Destination weddings have
caught on for several reasons. According to hotels and resorts around the
world, they're especially popular with:
Many small resorts like Florida's Little Palm Island offer groups the
option of taking over the entire property. This type of stay must be arranged
far in advance. The wedding party has the run of the resort for their stay,
with plenty of room to party and play. "Little Palm Island is a really
private, secluded getaway for wedding groups," explains Susan Belanski,
Director of Sales. "We close off the entire island." When wedding
parties take over an entire property like Little Palm Island, regular house
rules, such as no guests under age 16, are suspended so wedding parties can
invite anyone of their choice. DETAILS, DETAILS "The reason some couples have problems with their overseas wedding
is that they are unfamiliar with the marriage laws, rules and regulations of
where they want to be wed," explains Ruth Keusch, co-owner of Ottley's
Plantation Inn, located in Caribbean federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. In
researching your destination wedding, Keusch recommends that couples make sure
they learn:
Destination weddings can also lead to another joyous celebration:
destination anniversaries. Couples who wed on their honeymoon can revisit the
very spot where they married and share the memories of that occasion. Article Compliments of www.lovetripper.com |
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