| u are looking to have a wedding that is fun and | | | | Carry a bouquet of big tropical flowers in bright |
| relaxing for everyone involved, a destination | | | | colors, include seashells and faux coral in your |
| wedding may be just the ticket. Getaways to | | | | centerpiece design, and serve fresh local fish for |
| beautiful locations have a special flavor that simply | | | | dinner, if it is available. Fresh tropical fruit and |
| cannot be matched by a traditional wedding in | | | | flowers make beautiful decorations for the |
| your hometown. To make the most of your | | | | wedding cake, and seem much more appropriate |
| destination wedding, read on. | | | | for a beach wedding than fussy (and costly) |
| The key to having a truly great destination | | | | sugar flowers. Why not take advantage of all of |
| wedding is to get into the spirit of it. You know | | | | the best aspects of your wedding location? |
| how when you vacation at a top notch resort on | | | | Don't forget to embrace the relaxed island spirit |
| a scenic island, the staff conveys that "don't | | | | for your wedding attire as well. A tea length |
| worry, be happy" vibe? Well that is exactly the | | | | organza wedding dress with large fabric flowers |
| mood to aim for. In other words, even if you are | | | | for decoration would be marvelous for a |
| normally a very detail oriented type A person, | | | | ceremony on the sand. Accent it with beach |
| you will only be able to really enjoy your | | | | theme wedding jewelry, such as a crystal starfish |
| destination wedding by letting go a little (or a lot, | | | | pendant. Aim for a similar effect for your |
| depending on how tightly you are used to | | | | bridesmaids. Stick with shorter bridesmaid dresses |
| controlling things!). Don't sweat the small stuff, and | | | | in breezy fabrics and cheerful colors (no black!) |
| trust in the resort's wedding coordinator to put | | | | and for their bridesmaid gifts, think about beach |
| together a beautiful event for you. | | | | wedding jewelry similar to yours. Silver starfish |
| Since the location itself is part of the magic of a | | | | pendants or bracelets would be fabulous souvenirs |
| destination wedding, try to stay as long as | | | | of your wedding for your friends to enjoy. |
| possible. You will definitely want to arrive a few | | | | Last but not least, learn about your destination |
| days in advance of your wedding so that you will | | | | before you go. Naturally you will choose a |
| have some time to unwind before the big day. | | | | fabulous resort, but what else is there to see and |
| Undoubtedly, you will also be glad to have a little | | | | do in the area? If you are being married in |
| time to go over the last minute details with the | | | | Cancun, schedule a trip to see the Mayan ruins, or |
| hotel staff (although remember, you are not going | | | | take a sightseeing helicopter trip over Hawaii, or |
| to sweat the small stuff!). A longer lead time will | | | | visit the jungle in Puerto Rico. Every place will |
| also allow you to spend some quality time with | | | | have special and unique features worth seeing. |
| your closest family members before the rest of | | | | Taking the time to really enjoy the entire location |
| the guests arrive. And obviously, the longer the | | | | that you have chosen for your destination |
| honeymoon, the better! | | | | wedding will make the whole experience that |
| Something that will truly make your destination | | | | much more memorable. |
| wedding a success is embracing the local culture. | | | | |