So how about adding a lot of romance to your wedding by going in for a romantic beach wedding where the atmosphere can be very informal yet stylish? Most of all can select a beach side of your choice to have your wedding at a beautiful location for a beautiful ceremony; great idea isn’t it? There are various such locations across the globe.

Florida is one great location where you can plan your very own beach wedding and most importantly you can get the beach for free. The sea water has is a beautiful shade of emerald green and the sand is absolutely white the moment you step into a location like this it smells of romance. You can either have your wedding in the morning to the purifying rays of the rising sun or you could exchange vows when the sun is setting over the ocean which ever suits your mood. For the budget-oriented beach wedding fans, Florida has some great budget hotels right at the beach!

Bali is another favorite location where many would love to have their weddings the tropical weather, the golden sun and the spiritual atmosphere could set you in the mood.

Before you do go to Bali please go to a travel agent and ask them for a wedding ceremony scheme. Just picture this, you exchanging sacred vows with your loved one facing the grand Indian Ocean. You can also hire out an agent who will help you out right from the start to the finish.

No matter where in the world you have your beach wedding you can arrange things as per your budget make sure you consult proper caterers, all the responsibility of setting up a bar with beverages and the food will be taken care of you could also set up decorations as per your taste. Wedding agents also help you in completing all the legal paper work regarding your wedding. So if you and your fiancé are ready to say “I do” just pick your favorite beach location and make your dreams come true.

Unlike traditional black tuxedos, the groom and his groomsmen should not rent the beach destination suits but rather purchase them. Since these suits are more like normal clothing, they will be able to use them over again. They will probably look better, too, in the summer type suits as opposed to the rented tuxes.

Destination wedding apparel for men is not as tough as it is for women, but still….

In general, the wedding planning process is stressful enough without adding to it by worrying about major weight loss, serious body changes, and new hairdos that may or may not work. Because you are travelling does not mean that you must lose weight. A few pounds would not hurt but do not overstress yourself with unrealistic goals about fitting into a bikini and tiny wedding gown. Remember that your fiancé proposed to you just the way you are so in his mind, you are perfect already.

Also, do not schedule major changes to your hair and face close to leaving for the wedding. You may be unhappy with the look and time is not available to make another change before departing. Test a new look some time in advance so that problems can be worked out and you have a chance to change your mind about the look.

The key to looking beautiful at your destination wedding is to highlight your assets. Take note of the features that you enjoy. For example, if you have large hips but a small waist, emphasize the waist line. Indeed, your time will be better spent focusing on the “real you” rather than stressing yourself out about making a “new you”.

International Airports and Scheduling

When deciding upon an island to hold your wedding, look for islands that are easily accessible. Smaller islands typically do not have international airports and cannot accept the bigger jets for take-off and landing. Thus, you fly to a main island hub such as Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Barbados or Sint Maarten and then fly on in the smaller planes to the island of choice.

While this type of trip is fun for a family vacation or romantic getaway, it makes it very difficult when traveling as large group for a wedding. New security measures have been put into place in recent years that require passengers to collect their baggage before continuing on in their journey. The checked-in cases no longer go directly to the destination. So everyone aboard must disembark, collect their luggage, check in with the smaller airline, recheck-in their baggage and board the smaller plane. In addition to the nuisance, the smaller planes are not able to carry the same weight as the large jets so basically you will be restricted on how much to carry. Some parcels and baggage would have to be sent long prior to your own departure.

One other obstacle to traveling to a smaller island without a jet length airstrip, the travel costs will become very expensive very quickly. While the smaller airlines offer frequent and regular trips throughout the Caribbean, many islands do not permit landing in the dark. Because your international flight might come in too late to meet the last local flight, your group will need accommodations for the night. This fact alone may make the travel arrangements expensive as not only hotel rooms are required but taxi fares and food allowances.

Local Flavor

Many of the islands were or still are territories of larger countries. As such, countries like England, France and the Netherlands have heavily influenced the islands’ customs, meals and traditions. When planning a destination wedding in the Caribbean, research the local customs of the island you have chosen and see sample menus in order to determine if you would like your wedding reception meal to offer mostly local dishes or a mix. Remember, however, that if you prefer your own type of food, that it may not be the same to which you are accustomed.

History, Eco-Tourism and Heritage

When choosing the island destination for your wedding, each island has its own unique charm. All of the islands are rich in history, some have rain forests and others are known for their white sandy beaches. Think about what interests you most. Review the tourist attractions so that you know what is available for your guests while on the island. Plantations, fortresses, beautiful birds, spices wafting in the air, and cobblestone streets are many of the wonderful things to experience in the Caribbean.

Residency and Entry Requirements

While in the island choosing process, check with the respective embassy to determine any residency requirements for the wedding ceremony itself and also any entry requirements for the group to travel to the destination. For the wedding ceremony, it may be easier to marry at home and hold a symbolic ceremony at the destination. Also, check the government websites for any other information required such as vaccinations, blood tests and the like.

Interview Wedding Planners

It might be prudent to enlist the help of a specialized wedding planner. Either someone local who is experienced in planning a wedding on the particular island that you have chosen or a planner locally on the island who works with the couple long distance. Do not choose the first person you find. Interview several people by telephone, email and Instant Messaging to determine who is best qualified.

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There will be fewer guests in a destination wedding. You invite only close relatives and friends for the event as attendance at this wedding involves a bit of traveling. At home we tend to invite a lot of people for the wedding. So, not only you save on the number of guests, but also save on your time and energy on producing the list of invitees and actually making the invitation. The cost of such a wedding will not be more than that of a stay at a resort.

A destination wedding is actually a wedding, vacation and honeymoon put together. Thus one can save on the costs of all these. The difficulty of getting time off the work place for a vacation after a wedding holiday can be eliminated. You will get more time to spend with your immediate relatives and close friends at the wedding location. It is not the few hours you get at the usual weddings. It is a few days. That is a real family reunion indeed. It will give the feeling of a traditional wedding event.

The worries of planning can also be saved by leaving the responsibility to a wedding planner. You have only to tell them your needs. They will take care of everything. You deal with only one person. Even after the wedding you need not take on yourselves the charge of cleaning, setting the house again in order and the likes.

A destination wedding will give a relaxed time, atmosphere and feeling for the couple and those who gathered for the event. For those close ones who could not make it to the event due to the inability to travel can be invited to a gathering at home after he wedding.

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