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Why choose a destination wedding? D
estination weddings are becoming more and more popular with couples today. This ‘eloping with a crowd’ kind of wedding appeals to those that want to run away and get married, but at the same time, want to share the experience with friends and family. We have put together some of the top reasons couples are opting to get married away rather than have an at-home traditional wedding and to also show you how affordable, convenient, stress-free and easy to plan a destination wedding can be.
1. It Fits The Budget
Destination weddings can be far less expensive for couples than a traditional wedding at home – plus family and friends get a vacation out of it too!
2. Planning Is Easier
The stress of planning your wedding falls to me, your DestinationVows Specialist.
3. The Location
There are so many breath-taking venues to choose from - barefoot on a beautiful sugar-sand beach? Surrounded by lush
tropical gardens? Or perhaps in a gazebo overlooking the turquoise waters of the sea?
4. Everything Is In One Place
No time is wasted travelling to the church, to a park or garden for pictures, then on to the reception. From the walk down the aisle to the last dance, everything can be found at your resort.
5. And The Guys Like It Too!
Guys seem to get more excited about a destination wedding and even the groom becomes more involved in the planning process. Organizing smaller events such as golfing or sailing for his buddies, makes him much more happier than picking out table centerpieces, that’s for sure!
Just being in love is romantic enough but when you want to tip the romance scale for your wedding or honeymoon, there certainly are many romantic and intimate settings for couples to choose. Our 25 years of travel experience and love for planning special events brought us to specialize in destination weddings & honeymoons 10 years ago.
Formerly the exclusive domain of celebrities and the ultra-rich, Destination Weddings have in recent years become accessible to more and more couples looking to add an “exotic twist” to their special ceremony.
While participating in the planning of weddings for friends and family members we realized how important it was to have someone that could be very organized and take charge of all the details to alleviate the stress often felt by the Bride & Groom during the process. Every couple has their own unique situation, and their own needs in terms of how much, and what kind of help they could use with their wedding. Needs can change throughout the planning process and felt that it is very important to have the right professional to make all the details of your dream day come true. Properly planned, a destination wedding can not only save you money off the cost of a traditional wedding, it can also turn your wedding day into an unforgettable “mini-vacation” for you and your guests.
Planning the perfect, stress-free Destination Wedding and Honeymoon is a breeze when you have the benefit of our experience on your side. From choosing the sunniest resort getaway to picking out your dream beach wedding attire, it is important to choose the right professional to plan all the details for you. The most cost effective, least stressful way to plan your wedding away starts with a consultant you trust to be honest & professional. Your first step should be to pick the right person to work with and base your decision on that and the rest of the details will fall right into place. Hagen’s Travel & Cruises are your romantic Travel Specialists! We look forward to helping make your Destination Dreams come true!
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