If you have a serious case of wanderlust, you might consider planning a destination wedding. Given that marriage trends are constantly evolving, the definition of a destination wedding has taken on a totally new meaning today. If you find yourself wondering, “What is a destination wedding exactly?” we’ve got the answer.
Traditionally, a destination wedding is a ceremony that's held outside of the couple's hometown, which requires travel for most (if not all) of those involved.
In 2021, nearly one in five couples hosted a destination wedding, proving that they’re a great alternative to a traditional ceremony.
Bellow are 6 reasons why you should have a destination wedding.
Planning a wedding might sound exciting, but it involves lots of intrinsic detailing and planning. Destination weddings are a bit easier to plan as many hotels and resorts in such locations offer special wedding coordinators to render their experience and services for your wedding preparations. Yes, it’s your wedding — but it’s also your vacation, so leave the details to onsite experts.
Instead of stressing about centerpieces and marriage licenses, you can focus on more important things, like your guests (or your tan).
A wedding planner can handle everything from vendor contracts to scheduling group excursions. “We help with room blocks, transportation … we play the travel concierge.
Winter weddings are lovely, but huddling under heat lamps and sparring for the groomsmen’s jackets hardly make for a fairy-tale affair. Unsurprisingly, research shows destination couples are opting to chase the sun for their big day.
So, jump on the plane and in few hours, you will change winter for summer yet remain in European Union.
Rather than a one-day event where you’re racing to greet everyone, you’ll have days of unrushed bonding time, as more than three-quarters of destination weddings last three nights or more.
When you celebrate your wedding locally, you may find that your photos are very similar to other people you know who were also married in the local area. Your photos may not be particularly unique or feature a beautiful natural environment.
However, having a destination wedding means the opportunities for unique and magical photos are around every corner. Choosing to work with a local photographer to the area can boost your chances of spectacular and memorable photos incorporating the natural landscape, as they are aware of how to take the best shots given light and exposure to any natural elements, etc.
While you can take some memorable photos at a local wedding ceremony, it is a completely different story when it comes to destination weddings. The thing is to find a destination wedding photographer who will understand the efforts put into the wedding and we have a team of photographers ready for you.
Your wedding pictures will be way better than everyone else’s. Your backdrop will be a beautiful beach, sunset, spectacular mountains, a hillside view of the city or anything you want.
A destination wedding gives you reason enough to shorten your guest list to only those who really matter to you.
These weddings tend to be more intimate, thus opening the doors for you to invite the people closest to you.
Your wedding lasts an entire week instead of a single day. How about a full week of wedding celebrations? Sounds way more fun than having everything over in a single day and life is back to normal.
You get to spend more time with your loved ones during your this special time. You have a full 4 – 7 days, even more, to bond with your partner and your guests without any distractions.
Your wedding guest will be way more excited about attending your wedding. Everyone gets excited about going on vacation. The fact that you are getting married will make the trip even more special.
People will talk about your wedding for years.
Your wedding will be a lot of fun for you and your wedding party. They will share the stories with others, and it will be the topic at social gatherings for years to come. You get a honeymoon, a wedding and a holiday out of the experience. How about tripling up on a vacation, wedding and then spending extra days after your guest are gone to enjoy some honeymoon days with your partner.
It’s no secret that weddings have the potential to be a very costly affair. What you may wish to be a small family celebration can easily blow out and become a large, fancy event with an enormous guest list.
By choosing to have a destination wedding, you have the opportunity to combine some of the key costs of getting married, such as combining your wedding location and honeymoon location in one. In many cases, resorts will give you (the wedding couple) a complimentary upgrade (such as a suite), as well as a discount on accommodation for your family and friends.
Depending on your preferred location and number of guests in attendance, a destination wedding can actually prove more affordable than a local wedding
Destination weddings allow you to plan your wedding in the most affordable manner. With a smaller number of guests, the costing of accommodation and catering also comes down and one can be more creative in planning things to save cost. Across the board, destination weddings are more affordable when compared with their hometown counterparts.
The average couple saves more than $2,200 when they choose to travel for their big day.
Why? Resorts in top destinations are vying for your business, offering gratis planners and perks like room upgrades and complimentary anniversary stays. And the scenery means you won’t need much decor. Save even more by booking during low season.
You get to save money on expensive décor. When your setting is made up of lovely green mountains, beaches, lush gardens, the sunshine and the ocean, that’s all the décor you need.
If you are ready for a destination wedding and you like to do it on our beautiful island of Fuerteventura, do not hesitate to contact us. Picnic Fuerteventura is ready to make your dreams come true.
Hope to meet you soon!
