Almost anyone who has planned a wedding or who has participated in one, has probably said, “Never me again!” yet there are some who revel in planning weddings and would do it time and time again. Whether it is a small intimate affair or a large glamorous wedding, one thing is for sure, your wedding day is meant to be a memorable occasion.
Dazzle has done quite a bit of research on weddings and will agree that planning one can be very stressful. It starts with picking the right date, to the type of dress or suit to wear, to the venue, to catering and transportation all the while remaining happy and composed throughout the entire process.
Dazzle shares the findings here.
Destination Wedding
The globe is shrinking making travel a lot easier and more affordable. There may be many objections to hosting a destination wedding such as extra expenses, guests being unable to attend, planning is extremely tedious and most importantly, the fear of nuptial vows not being binding once you return. However, to all of these there are simple solutions. They are:
1. Researching your destination and its currency is extremely helpful. Practicing some pragmatism and keeping a close eye on the currency exchange rates, often works out to be way cheaper than a big wedding at home. Choosing to have your wedding in the off-season or a destination closer to home is also a cost effective idea. Payment plans are also available for you and your guests, which is helpful in creating an affordable experience for everyone.
2. A destination wedding can be your dream wedding, coupled with the perfect honeymoon and vacation all in one. Doesn’t this sound like the best thing ever? Most hotels and resorts offer wedding/honeymoon packages. Even more ideal is the fact that the resort handles all arrangements. All you need to do is show-up and indulge.
3. If you don’t want your dream wedding turning into a big circus affair, filled with faintly-remembered relatives and nodding acquaintances, a destination wedding can be a tactful way to dissuade them from attending. With group travel you and your guests can benefit from significant savings and added incentives.
4. With a smaller list, you can keep the ceremony intimate, more romantic – ‘just the two of you’ – with no worries and no guest list. Simply lose yourselves in true wedding bliss.
Local Wedding
While some persons may be moving away from tradition and expanding their view of the world, some persons still prefer to remain close to home. Like the common phrase says, “There’s no place like home!” Also, some people are very family oriented and would like nothing more than to be surrounded by their family and friends. Additionally, some persons choose to have a local wedding, as they believe it will be cheaper, getting bargains from local businesses they may already know. Here are a few reasons to choose a local wedding:
- Usually at a traditional wedding you can invite just about anyone, since you don’t have to pick and choose who to invite. The majority of the persons invited, will more than likely attend which results in higher guest attendance.
- With local vendors it is easy to determine whether the local vendor will actually be able to deliver what was promised. Couples can visit ceremony and reception locations, get samples of the food, and see the florist’s work prior to the big day. You may also want to be actively involved in the planning of your wedding.
- The duration of a local wedding should also be taken into consideration. A local wedding lasts one day as opposed to a destination wedding, which will go on for days. Traditional weddings do not have the same expectations as a destination wedding. The bride and groom are only expected to mix and mingle with their guests the day of the wedding.
- There is no need for travel logistics. In planning a destination wedding, couples have to consider accessibility to the wedding location and if their guests can afford it. With the weight restrictions implemented by most airlines, couples would have to take into consideration luggage charges, which can be fairly expensive. With a local one, couples don’t have to worry about getting favours, decorations, wedding attire, etc. from destination A to B.
Every couple has different needs, and before making a decision on a local wedding or a destination wedding, they should sit down and write a list of pros and cons specific to their nuptials in order to determine which is the best decision for
