Destination Resorts for Weddings
Getting married away from home at a resort allows the couple---and perhaps their close family and friends---to enjoy their wedding and a vacation all in one. Destination wedding planning can be less stressful than classic wedding planning because the resort can take care of all of the details. Many destination wedding resorts offer all-inclusive packages so that every facet of the couple's wedding day, from the officiant to the photographer to the caterer, is ready when they arrive.
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Ceremonies
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Destination wedding resorts allow couples to get married on the grounds of the resorts. Many resorts offer a number of ceremony locations, from on the beach to under a gazebo to on the pool deck. The couple can choose the ceremony location that suits their personalities and wedding vision. Since many of these resort ceremony locations are outdoors, make sure your resort has a backup plan in case it rains on your wedding day.
Packages
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All-inclusive wedding packages are standard at destination wedding resorts. This means that the resort provides all of the vendors and wedding-day necessities, saving the couple from long-distance wedding planning. For example, the Sandals resorts' wedding package includes a wedding consultant, officiant, wedding cake, bouquet and boutonniere and certified copy of marriage license. Couples Resorts in Jamaica allows couples to personalize their wedding day, from the ceremony music to the reception menu. Shop around for the package that fulfills your needs because there are many destination wedding resorts out there.
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Accommodations
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Destination wedding resorts allow couples to get married and enjoy their honeymoon without having to travel after the big day. Often, a couple's wedding package includes "complimentary" accommodations. Even if the wedding package does not include accommodations, the couple often receives a discount.
Guests
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Couples marrying at resort do not have to elope---many destination wedding resorts can accommodate weddings with guests. For example, depending on the package the couple chooses, Couples Resorts can accommodate up to 40 guests at a reception. Destination weddings at resorts are typically smaller affairs since many guests will not be able to afford or plan for a vacation that coincides with your wedding.
Considerations
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Couples might want a quiet, romantic resort---and perhaps one that is adults only. Destination Weddings and Honeymoons explains that there are a number of adult-only resorts that are perfect for couples who do not want kids at their wedding. Tropical resorts in Aruba, Antigua, Mexico and Florida, for example, cater to the adult-only crowd.
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