Shorter flights, familiar settings and no language barrier? Or tropical drinks, idyllic scenery and foreign allure? The choice between saying “I do’s” within your own town or in a different location is a tricky one. But don’t panic! We’ve laid out a few things for you to consider when debating between a local wedding and a destination wedding.
Is a Destination Wedding Right for You?
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Close friends and immediate family
Friends and family, but limit it to first cousins only
Everyone we know, whomever our parents want, and possibly have our dog participate
In terms of your guest list, you envision inviting
Toasting with an exotic, possibly tropical concoction
Sharing top-rated bottles from the best local vintage
Drinking champagne from crystal flutes handed down from your parents
When it is time for your wedding toast, you envision
Yes, these are our favorite people and we’d like to spend a lot of quality time with them and make sure they have an unforgettable time
While important, if we don’t get talk to everyone, it’s OK. We see them often enough.
Yes, we want to be able to talk to everyone one-on-one considering we rarely get to see some of them
Is it important to spend a lot of time with your guests?
True traditionalists
Cultural adventurists
Traveling trendsetters
Which of the following statements best describes you and your fiancée?
Most live in the same area of the country, which is different from where we live
50-75% do not live within driving distance of us
50-75% are within 50 miles of us
Of the people on your invitation list, the following best describes the area in which they reside
Post-card worthy landscapes and gorgeous culinary spreads
Relaxed attire and informal photos
Sophisticated dresses, formal updos, intricate floral arrangements
Which is most likely to appear on your Pinterest wedding board?
Everything you need to make your first apartment together perfect
A new luggage set, a GoPRO and other must-have electronic devices
Requests for experiences, such as dancing lessons, cooking classes, and airline miles
Your perfect wedding registry includes
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Your bridal style and guest list suggest that a local, more traditional wedding meets your wedding vision. Travel does not appear to be in the plan for your special day, but when it comes to your honeymoon, anything is possible once you live the day of your dreams with your family and friends!
Local Wedding
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Your family and friends are all over the country, so why not mix your wedding dreams with a mini-vacation for all of your loved ones. A domestic destination wedding provides the perfect opportunity to add a modern twist into more than just a few hours spent with the ones you love the most. From Napa Valley to Nantucket, to Naples, the domestic opportunities are endless.
Domestic Destination Wedding
Invite your most loved ones to celebrate an amazing marriage ceremony back-ended with cultural explorations worthy of pages written into their travel journals and a passport stamp of evidence. From French extravagance to Caribbean luxury to Mexican mystique, why not have the most Instagram-worthy wedding of the decade.
International Destination Wedding
