Let's be honest: weddings are repetitive. Just the same old show with different faces. So why not escape the local country club or community hall and find an alternative?
An all-inclusive destination wedding will make the experience more memorable and enjoyable for the bride and groom, and will provide something different for your wedding-weary friends and relatives.
A destination wedding normally involves the bridal party and guests traveling to a resort outside their home city and staying for a few nights instead of just one. Think of it as a vacation with some vows tossed in.
Best of all, if it's held at an all-inclusive resort, you can cut your costs while reducing your planning and your stress.
They're becoming increasingly popular, with their frequency increasing by 400% in the last 10 years, according to a recent industry survey.
CNN.com offers some tips for those planning to tie the knot off-site:
- Send out save-the-date cards and set up a Web site six months in advance. Expect a third to a half of invited guests to attend.
- Try to visit the site in advance.
- Make sure you have a good point person on site.
- Research the resort, agent or coordinator you're working with to verify qualifications.
- Consider all-inclusive options if cost-cutting is a goal.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- All-inclusive Destination Weddings
- Opportunity to provide a unique and memorable wedding experience for brides and grooms, along with reduced costs and stress.
- Increase in Destination Weddings
- Growing trend in the wedding industry with a 400% increase in the last 10 years, offering opportunities for wedding planners, travel agents, and resorts.
- Destination Wedding Planning Tips
- Demand for destination weddings creates opportunities for wedding planners, travel agents, and online platforms that provide resources and tips for planning an off-site wedding.
Sectors Adopting This
- Wedding Planning
- Opportunity for wedding planners to specialize in destination weddings and offer unique experiences for couples.
- Travel and Tourism
- Growing demand for destination weddings presents opportunities for travel agents to provide tailored packages and services for couples.
- Hospitality and Resorts
- All-inclusive resorts can capitalize on the popularity of destination weddings by offering wedding packages and services to attract couples and their guests.
