Destination Weddings: Part 2 "Benefits of Having a Destination Wedding"

For those of you who are on the fence about having a destination wedding, I have put together a list of some benefits that might help you make a decision. Many couples believe it is out of the realm of possibilities, but with a little imagination and creativity, you can make you wedding dreams come true!

1. It’s An Adventure For Everyone

Have a little fun before the wedding

A destination wedding is an experience for all of your guests. Everyone is happy, in vacation mode, and on island time. Instead of making it a one-day event, many couples will take a few days to hang out at the beach, go on a day sail and explore the island before and/or after they tie the knot. You can involve everyone and plan everything to the T, or you can go with the flow and let everyone do his or her own thing.

2. More Intimate

With a destination wedding, you tend to have more time and a smaller guest list. This will give you more one-on-one time with each of your guests. Weddings these days have become so large that many couples don’t even have a chance to taste the food because they are so busy talking to all of their guests. During your destination reception, you’ll have time to talk to everyone AND eat that delicious plate of mahi-mahi and wedding cake.

3. Making a Memorable Experience
A destination wedding typically takes place at a beautiful location where there is a lot to do. There is a chance that not all of you guests (or even you) have been there before. Take advantage and have a ton of fun with everyone! Snorkel with your parents, kayak with your sister, or zipline with your cousins, no matter what you choose, it’ll leave a lasting impression on all of your guests.

How about take the whole family ziplining!

4. Not as Expensive as You Think

Weddings these days cost on average $25,200, and even put a lot of newly weds in debt. We know your wedding day is important, but it doesn’t have to put such a large dent in your wallet. A smaller guest list will shrink the cost of food and any other wedding expense significantly. You can be creative! Have fun with a few DIY projects and get the family involved! Also, invest in a wedding planner because they can help you get the best bang for your buck and keep everything on track.

5. Great Photos

You can't go wrong with this view

Most destination wedding locations are absolutely beautiful and a great example of this is right here on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands is a photographers dream, surrounded by turquoise water, sunny skies, and lush tropical flora and fauna, making your wedding photos turn out spectacular (and make all your friends who couldn’t come jealous).

6. Honeymoon

Island hop as newly weds

Honeymoons can cost a pretty penny, but many couples that have a destination wedding will stay an extra week at their current spot, or near by their honeymoon location. Some couples will hop on a cruise ship, take a ferry or small aircraft to a neighboring island or just stay put and continue the fun as newly weds.

Be sure to catch our next blog post about different wedding planners right here in the US Virgin Islands! They can help you move forward with your wedding dreams and we wish all of you happy couples the best of luck. 

Click the link below to read more:

Part 1 of 3: "Is a Destination Wedding Right For You?"

Part 3 of 3: "How to Plan a Destination Wedding"

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