Destination Weddings, Best Times and Dates

I came across a posting on About.com
giving advice on the best places to go
for a destination wedding or honeymoon according to
the time of year. Very informative and really
important when planning your destination
wedding. Read it here.

If you are honeymooning in the summer months,
stay away from Disney or you'll be in long lines
of children. Go in the winter months, excluding
spring break and holidays, and you'll miss the long
lines of children. Your wait time in line is minimal and
Disney is awesome any time of the year.

If you are cruising, you might want to miss the
hurricane months of June 1 to November 30
even though the most active time is considered
August 15 to October 25. You are safe on a cruise
ship, the cruise line isn't going to sail a kabillion
dollar ship into a storm. They are going to circumvent
the storm. I was on a ship sailing through a tropical
depression. It was rough sailing and windy, but it only
lasted about 8 hours and didn't really affect anything
on board the ship. You couldn't go outside, but inside
it was business as usual. We sailed out of the storm into
calm waters and we didn't even know it was a hurricane
developing until we got home.

One thing to note: cruise sailings are less money during
the fall months. I've also sailed during the active time and
didn't have any rough weather. For information on getting
married on a cruise ship, click here.

Las Vegas is perfect year round. Avoid going during a major
convention. Las Vegas has conventions year round, there are
some huge ones that will book up hotel rooms and
escalate the room prices.
Check the Las Vegas convention calender to check your dates.

Why Have a Destination Wedding?

Why NOT have a destination wedding?

Destination weddings are romantic. You are
"eloping" to a different area and coming home
married. Plus, you are automatically on
your honeymoon. No stress about traveling
after the wedding. Say "I Do", celebrate
at your reception or wedding dinner and start
relaxing on your honeymoon.

Destination weddings take away a lot of family
and wedding planning stress. There are so many
blended families today with divorce, children and
other factors that cause familial stress. It makes having
a big blow out wedding difficult. Step mother and mother
can't get along. Mom's boyfriend hates dad. You get the
picture, adults behaving badly and can't get along for
one day. Its your day, its supposed to be fun, joyful and
happy. Cut out the stress, cut out the family discord.

Destination weddings can be more cost effective and less
expensive. The average cost of a wedding is $28,000
in the USA. Here's a link to tell you the cost in your city.
You can have your wedding in the Caribbean at one of the
Sandals resorts with the wedding ceremony, airfare and
lodging from $3,000 to $6,000 depending on your choice
or resorts or lodging. And Sandals will do it all for you!
Book your airfare, coordinate all the details of the ceremony,
your marriage license advice, the wedding, and your
lodging in a luxe room in paradise!
Dream Honeymoons; Destination Weddings at Sandals!
I've had a lot of customers and family "do Sandals" and
they all rave about the resorts. I know that Sandals has it
right and has it down to a science. I've been in the
wedding biz a loooooong time and I know that Sandals
is the primo resort for destination weddings.

You can do a simple ceremony in Las Vegas at numerous
wedding chapels for under $200, add $55 for the marriage
license. Many hotels will coordinate all the details for you
if you marry in their chapel. For info on Las Vegas weddings,
click here. For information on Las Vegas honeymoons, click here.


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How Do I Pick My Destination Wedding Location?

Choosing a destination wedding location is
may be confusing because there are so many
choices. You can marry anyplace from a mountain
cabin, Caribbean resort, Las Vegas, cruise ship,
villa in Italy, bed and breakfast, Hawaiian beach
or your state park. The list is endless and there
will be someone who will marry you in your
choice of location IF you plan ahead.

Is there a place that has a special meaning
to you as a couple?

Is there a spot growing up that holds a
special memory to either of you?

Do you have a favorite beach?

Have you traveled to a spot and thought
that it would make a great place for a wedding?

Do you both love hot or cold weather? If you hate
hot weather, then nix the beach and head for the
mountains. Let the weather be a factor in
your choices.

Close your eyes, how do you picture
your wedding? On a windswept beach?
On a mountaintop at sunrise? In the glitter
of Las Vegas? On a covered bridge on a
country road? Visualize, visualize and
visualize some more and you'll have
your answer!

Work it out as a couple. Its HIS wedding, too!

If we are inviting guests, is there affordable
lodging available?

Is there an nearby airport with easy connections,
not just for your guests, but for you as a couple?
Nothing is worse than having problems traveling!
(Tip: Arrive a day or two early so you have time
to relax and unwind and get last minute wedding
arrangements handled.)

Talk to a travel agent. They have ideas and
suggestions that will help guide you and special
package deals that you may not be able to
find on the net.

Cruise the net. There are so many ideas and
locations. Note what looks interesting and follow
up. Great weddings don't just happen, they
are well planned!

New Years Resolutions for the Destination Bride

If you are planning a destination wedding,
its time to get your resolutions made and
get planning.

Get organized! Get or download a planner
and keep it up to date. Very important
since the wedding is out of town to keep phone
numbers and email addresses where they
can be easily accessed.

Get your passport if you are getting married
out of the USA. You now need a passport to
get married in the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada.
Cross the border, you need a passport.
DO NOT WAIT! Since the new rule went into
effect, the wait time is longer since everyone
puts it off. To see what you need to get your
passport, click here.

Make travel and lodging arrangements in
advance. Last minute travel will cost
you more money.

Send save the date cards with travel information
to the guests you are inviting. They need time
to save up the money to travel and take
vacation time from work.

Keep your guests in the loop by creating
a wedding web site that you update
regularly.

Make lists of what you will need to
travel and the clothes you will need
for the location. Start filling in your
wardrobe with things you need for
the wedding and honeymoon.

Make a list and assemble the
documents you both need to get your
marriage license.

Confirm all of your wedding arrangements
BEFORE you travel.

Confirm your travel reservations BEFORE
you travel.

Don't forget to pack your sunscreen if
you are heading to a beach location!

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is the premiere Caribbean destination resort for destination
weddings and honeymoons AND they are having a year end sale!
$200 per person will hold your reservation, so why are you
waiting? Select locations are 50% off!
50% off on these fabulous resorts is just mind boggling.

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These resorts are all inclusive. It means EVERYTHING
is included! All your food, entertainment,
lodging, premium liquor, beach activities, tips,
transportation, taxes and more are included for one price.
You have your choice of restaurants,
dine in suite or with a different restaurant every night.
You can even dine around at nearby Sandals resorts.

Golf with NO GREEN FEES are included as are all
water sports like snorkeling, sailing, scuba and windsurfing
with professional instructors.

All the resorts front white sand beaches with crystal
clear turquoise waters. The perfect place to lounge
and relax after the wedding.

Add up the costs of what you would spend on a beach
vacation: Luxurious lodging, unlimited food and make
it three gourmet meals and snacks a day, unlimited premium
liquor, golf, professional entertainment, dancing,
water sports, beach parties, hotel taxes, tips and
transportation and you'll see what an amazing deal
Sandals packages really are.

You don't need to worry about anything. One price,
you are all paid. No out of pocket tips, nada. Just
kick back and start having fun. Guys, book
this offer now and you'll be a hero to your bride!

I've seen the resorts and they are amazing. I've never
heard anything but kudos from people who return
from Sandals. In fact, they usually are planning
their next vacation at Sandals for their anniversary.
I've got my deposit down for next year, woo hoo, and
we saved a lot of $$$$$.

Don't wait, book it now! Sales are few and
far between, if you are considering Sandals,
check it out!

Las Vegas Weddings from Cheesy to Luxe

Las Vegas is THE wedding destination spot. Las Vegas has it all
from the cheesiest to the most luxe wedding imaginable.
If you can dream it, Las Vegas can do it and do it with pizazz.

You can marry in Las Vegas in jeans and a tank top. Nix the wife
beater tank, it may have negative connotations to the wife's
family. You can wear a couture wedding dress and a designer tux.
You can marry on the spur of the moment. You can marry in the
desert at Red Rock Canyon. You can marry in a hot air balloon.
You can marry in your car or on a Harley. You don't even
need to get out of the car! You can marry in the
ballroom of a 5 star resort or an intimate hotel chapel.
You can marry above the clouds on the Stratosphere tower.
You can marry in Parisian surroundings at Paris Hotel & Casino.

Always dreamed of tying the knot in front of Elvis? Graceland
Wedding Chapel has that covered. All their Elvi are
licensed ministers. Want to get married with a celebrity
impersonator as a witness? No problemo. Do you want to get
married DIRECTLY on the Las Vegas strip in front of the Eiffel
Tower or the Bellagio fountains while they spray and the music
plays? There are ministers who will happily perform the ceremony.

If you want your destination wedding to be as unique as the
two of you, Las Vegas is your destination. Wedding and honeymoon
in one spot with nonstop fun and world class food.

For information on getting your marriage license in Las
Vegas, click here.

Great Prices on Destination Wedding Dresses

I came across the Bridal Store Online when one of my customers
introduced me to their web site. I was blown away by their prices on destination wedding dresses. While I think their retail prices
(there In Store price)is a bit high for the dress,
there is no denying that the prices are not
just good,they are grrrrrrrrrreattt.
(That's my Tony the Tiger voice).

Look, I've been doing this for 30 years and I know a deal when I see it.
Don't waste your time, click on over and see for yourself!
You might also want to check out their $199 and under dresses.
If the dress has a plain train, you can have a seamstress cut it off
to floor length. Most destination wedding dresses have a small or
sweep train. Or you can have a seamstress bustle it for the wedding so it's
off the ground. Its about having your dream dress at a price you can afford.
Check it out!

Designer Wedding Dress & Bridal Gowns at 80% off retail prices. In stock and ready to ship in you size.