You’ve been planning your wedding since you were a child, and now it’s finally time to tie the knot. Congratulations are in order! Of course, planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. In fact, nearly anyone can turn into a bridezilla … or for that matter, a groomzilla … while planning a wedding. After all, you want it to be perfect … and you deserve it! Since you’ve decided that the perfect way to have a perfect day is to have a destination wedding, you’ll want to choose the best possible area to recite your vows. A destination wedding is a wedding that takes place in another part of the state, the country, or even another part of the world. There are so many components that go into planning the perfect destination wedding. Whether you’re choosing to have your destination wedding indoors or at a beautiful outdoor wedding venue, here are some of the biggest trends in destination weddings that can help you choose where your wedding will take place and all the wonderful things that will go into it.
Castle
Admit it or not, most women probably spent many an hour as little girls dreaming of being a princess in a castle. That’s probably why the castle destination wedding is quite possibly the season’s hottest destination wedding trend. Castles in Scotland, Ireland, England, and other far-off areas often rent out rooms, suites, and entire wings for this very purpose. Research castles to learn which are in your price range and which are in areas that most of your family would be able to travel to, remembering, of course, that you and your betrothed are the most important members of the wedding party!
Mountains
The United States is loaded with gloriously beautiful mountain ranges, making destination weddings that take place in the mountains another huge trend for the upcoming season. Whether you choose Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, New England’s Adirondacks, or any of the other scenic mountain ranges in the U.S. or even overseas, your mountain destination wedding will be appreciated for its splendid views and available activities such as skiing, hiking, snowboarding, and sleigh riding (which would be an added enticement for a Christmas wedding!).
Mediterranean
How many folks do you know have bucket lists that include a trip to somewhere in the Mediterranean? France, Spain, Italy … these are some of the spectacular options available in the Mediterranean destination wedding, which is another one that’s topping the list of destination wedding trends. If you choose this trend in destination weddings, your guests won’t be able to RSVP with anything but ‘mais oui!’
Beach
Reciting your vows on a glorious sandy white beach … this is a trend in destination weddings that likely will never decline in popularity. From Hawaii’s crystal blue waters to Hilton Head’s splendid views to Palm Beach’s stylish elegance, everyone on your guest list will thank you for choosing an outdoor wedding venue that includes a beautiful, sunny beach for your wedding’s destination.
City
It’s true, one of this season’s most influential trends in destination weddings is the vogue and sophisticated choice of a city wedding. Whether you choose New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, New Jersey, or any other amazing city that the U.S. has to offer, top wedding venues can be found in every one of these posh metro areas.
How to choose
There are a few things you need to consider when choosing a locale for your destination wedding. First, try to find a place that means something to the two of you. Next, set a realistic budget, both for yourselves and for other important members of your wedding party and guest list. Remember to ask those who are most important to you if they can afford the trip. Additionally, shop around for the best packages you can find. Finally, when you’ve chosen a couple potential destinations, be sure to research marriage and licensing requirements thoroughly, as well as any other necessary data such as immunization and passport information.
Destination weddings are one of the upcoming wedding season’s biggest trends. Often, deciding where your destination wedding will take place is the easy part. The hard part comes when you’re figuring out everything that will go into it. This year’s trends in outdoor wedding venues and destination weddings are about as exciting as it gets. If you need help planning your wedding, contact a top wedding venue for more information and to schedule a consultation.
