1. Trusty wingman
Destination weddings are a perfect way to stave off those Bridezilla tendencies you didn’t even know you had. Rather than micromanaging every minute detail yourself, many popular resorts offer a wedding coordinator as part of their packages who will tailor the perfect day for you. They’ll take care of every aspect, so all you’ll need to do is turn up and enjoy the day (oh and the stress-free months leading up to it!). And, if the resort itself doesn’t offer a coordinator, don’t stress – there are wedding coordinators here in Australia (and all around the world for that matter) who specialise in creating dream destination weddings and being a trusty wingman throughout your journey.
2. Redolent romance
It would be super romantic to marry somewhere you’ve shared special memories with your partner. Perhaps you can revisit the place you first met, or where you had your first holiday together, or that place you’ve both been wistfully dreaming about that’s on the top of your bucket list.
3. The A-Listers
Weddings closer to home often rack up huge guest lists, largely due to obligation. But let’s face it, how many couples invite acquaintances they won’t ever see again, or distant family friends just because they feel they have to? Even if you do invite them, a destination wedding often creates its own form of natural attrition, where only your nearest and dearest will attend. If you’re worried that some of your close entourage won’t be able to afford travel costs, give them plenty of notice to save up – or better still, use it as an excuse to have another party when you get back home.
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