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Top Ten Reasons to Plan a Destination Wedding

By Jennifer Baumann

You and the one you love are dreaming of an enchanted getaway, to do nothing less than tie the knot. Why should anyone want to go away, you say? Check out these reasons for taking a sandy route to the altar with a destination wedding.

1.   Nearly stress-free planning!

Getting married is quite a big step, so we don’t ever want to say any wedding is completely and totally stress free. But, not having to worry about the seating chart, or who’s going to be the best man could take a lot of worry out of your Big Day.

2.   Slim to none chance of inter-family fights

Especially if you invite them along. It’s vacation time for everyone!

3.   It’s usually cheaper

There are all-inclusive packages that feature both your wedding and the honeymoon for $4,000 or $5,000, which is darn cheap compared to the average of $20,000 + for a traditional wedding and sit-down dinner reception.

4.   Control!

An amazing relief if you’ve ever been part of a traditional wedding with two families involved. All the factors are completely and totally within your hands.

5.   Second wedding heaven

Especially if you’ve already been there, done that with a big wedding, second weddings are perfect for the relaxing getaway to a beautiful locale. Don’t forget to ask about activities for the kids!

6.   Your honeymoon begins immediately after the ceremony

Now, that’s not bad.

7.   Pack light

You can choose your wedding clothes once you arrive in your exotic location! Think snowsuits, island gowns, saris, and of course, shorts.

8.   Parental bliss

If they’re coming, you will get to hear them say over and over, “we’ve been wanting to take a vacation!”

9. Use your imagination

You can eat before the ceremony, or after. You could have a cake, or not. You could jump in the ocean, or stay on the sand. Endless opportunities.

10. Fun for those who attend

Think of what you’re doing for them! A cruise, a ski vacation, or a weekend on the beach - who wouldn’t enjoy themselves?

Jennifer Baumann is editor of Wedding Gazette, the resource for real-world wedding planning that’s packed with info on how to plan your budget, how to avoid killing certain family members, exhaustive theme ideas, plus tons of resources on finding favors, necessary accessories, gifts for your groomsmen, and much more.

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Karen and Gary came to Belize in search of a relaxing vacation with chances to adventure.  Somewhere to tie the knot and honeymoon all in one.   Somewhere incredible, magical, and romantic.   Somewhere called Belize…

Gary and Karen enjoyed a full week on the island before saying “I Do” five miles north at Los Encantos Villa Del Sol.  The newlyweds are considering taking a trip to the Mayan ruins and Cave tubing before returning to the states later this week.

The stunning couple exchanged vows with just the two of them at the end of the beautifully decorated pier.   They also included the Belize butterfly release into their own beautiful ceremony they selected.  After making their wishes they released the graceful butterflies over the sea.  Within minutes of beginning their first dance the couple was full of joy when their favorite boat captain drove by the pier.  Karen and Gary took their first dance right in the boat on the Caribbean Sea!  After their champagne toast the couple dined on the veranda of their luxurious and cozy villa overlooking the ocean with dinner prepared by a personal chef and wedding cake!

The evening was full of fun and romance.

One of the island’s most intimate weddings yet!  Congratulations Karen and Gary!

Villa Del Sol

Say “I DO” above the ocean overlooking the world’s second largest barrier reef!  This truly tropical ceremony included Caribbean guitarists walking the bride down her wedding aisle pier, saying “I DO” under the pier palapa, and a refreshing “Belize Rum Punch” toast on the beach!   Congratulations Magdalene and Guiseppe!  We look forward to seeing you when you return to Belize!

Ceremonies on the pier are ideal for parties under 15.

Photos by Jenni Sharp