Getting married is one of the most important days of a couple’s lives. On this day, the couple makes a formal commitment to live as husband and wife in good and bad times. Many couples still believe that a wedding ceremony should be performed in a church while other couples prefer something a little less conventional. Although a church wedding is a time-honored tradition, the number of couples now choosing from a variety of wedding travel destinations has increased significantly.
One important note specific for couples considering wedding travel destinations opposed to a church wedding is that based on the actual destination, some or all family and friends would not be able to attend. However, in a situation such as this, it is common and perfectly acceptable for the couple to travel to the destination of choice, get married, and then upon returning home, celebrate with an over the top reception.
Without doubt, for couples wanting to travel to a romantic destination to exchange wedding vows, planning the trip is part of the excitement. As you scour the internet, you may feel overwhelmed by the vast number of opportunities. Because a trip such as this requires detail, it would be highly recommended to plan as far out as possible. This would allow you the chance to research and review more possible wedding travel destinations but also prepare better to make this the trip of a lifetime.
Some of the more popular wedding travel destinations are listed below but keep in mind that these are just a few of thousands of possibilities.
• Jamaica – This tropical island is truly the ideal backdrop for a wedding. Many of the larger hotels offer wedding planning services to assist in the setup of everything needed for this special day. In Jamaica, you would have a choice of being married on the beach, in front of one of the many incredible waterfalls, or situated in a mountain area. For a traditional Jamaican wedding, you could choose a Reggae band, Caribbean cuisine, and local flowers for decoration.
• Bahamas – The Bahamas are another popular wedding travel destination and with this being not far off the Florida coast, prices are typically reasonable. Depending on the type of ceremony you want, you would choose to have the ceremony performed on any one of the many islands such as Nassau, Nassau, Bahama Island, Freeport, or the beautiful Paradise Island.
• Fiji – Of all wedding travel destinations, Fiji is considered one of the more popular choices. Because this island is a favorite place to be married, most hotels can arrange everything needed, whether choosing an intimate ceremony or something lavish. The waters of Fiji are a turquoise-blue color, the air is filled with the sweet fragrance of flowers, and the people of the island are warm and hospitable. You would have multiple choices regarding the type of wedding although most people prefer to exchange wedding vows at sunset while standing barefoot on the beach.
• Europe – Throughout Europe, magnificent wedding travel destinations exist. Each country in Europe offers something unique and special but one destination in particular we highly recommend is in Scotland. There, you could choose from a large number of castles in which to hold the wedding ceremony. Regardless of the exact place you travel to in Europe, one castle that would be worth researching is called the Leed’s Castle. If you were looking for romance and a way of getting married that would offer a lifetime memory, this castle would be the perfect location.
