All Wedding Destinations Have Pros & Cons

Before you zero in on any particular destination wedding location, you’ll want to determine what it is that you want. Its probably a good idea to sit down with your fiancé and write up a “Wish List” of things that you want from your weddings destination. Here are some suggestions:

1. A warm climate where you can swim.

2. A beautiful locale where your photography will be outstanding.

3. A location (preferably on an island) where you can enjoy a tropical wedding adventure. You probably want a locale that will have lots of activities that you two can enjoy.

4. A location that is not too expensive to reach for both you and your guests (if you are having any).

5. A safe environment in a country that is friendly to your nationality.

6. A weddings destination where you can easily get a legal marriage which will be honored in your own country.

The Best Time of the Year

How important is the climate of your venue? Beautiful pictures of a wedding venue don’t always tell the real story. Be sure to check out what the climate is like year-round. Some areas get very cold at night. Many locations have oppressive humidity at certain times of the year. If you end up standing on a beach when you are hot and sticky under a sweltering sun, you might wish you chosen a beach with less humidity.

How important is it that you have good weather? Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors? If you are planning an outdoor wedding in paradise (where most destination weddings are located) you’ll more than likely want to zero in on areas that are known for good weather.

What time of year will you be having your wedding? If you are going to have you wedding in the summer, will the weather in your location be too hot? If you are going to have it in the winter, will your proposed location be too cold? If you live in the northern hemisphere (like Europe or the United States) and are planning to travel to the southern Hemisphere (like Australia), that your winter is their summer and vice versa.

What are the chances of storms? Some very beautiful locations encounter storms on a regular basis during certain seasons. For example, if you are thinking of traveling to the Caribbean (to Aruba for example) you will want to consider if how close your date will be to their storm season. As you may well know, there are typically five or more killer storms each year that blow through the Caribbean.

Any time you are scheduling an outside weddings destination venue, weather is a major issue that must be taken into account. This is even more true if you are planning a larger wedding with guests coming a long way your destination wedding location. Keep in mind that in many areas of the world, storms can build up quickly. If you and your group have air reservations, accommodations and lots of detailed planning for your wedding — and a major storm is headed towards your island paradise — you might just end up in a destination wedding nightmare. So choose your destination wedding location knowing when will be the best probability of good weather.

More to follow in the next post . . .

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