Thursday, July 10, 2008

Destination Weddings Are Hot!

It's one of the latest and greatest trends that has picked up speed and spread like hot fire. As a photographer, it's the most thrilling opportunity to do what you love and on top of it, to do it in the most gorgeous and exotic locations. I'm talking about Destination Weddings!

The traditional thing to do was to rent the most beautiful hall you could find and book months or even a year before someone else booked it. Arrange all the caterers, the flowers, and get all the guests into town. Now, things have taken a turn and for the better. Here's why...Who doesn't love a vacation? Beautiful beach, warm climates, white sands...I know I do!

Many couples do think it may be more expensive, however, it may actually be less. With fewer guests and sometimes everyone paying for their own way, you can come out ahead. You can even tell the guests to fore go the gifts and that you want them to just be there for to share in your happiness. Brides even skip the most expensive dress and select a more simple yet elegant option since it will such a loose and relaxed atmosphere. Many couples are realizing all these benefits and passing on the conventional thing to do.

For this reason, I always get excited when my clients are considering a destination wedding. So much so, I even give a great discount because I'd be crazy to pass up on an awesome location and a mini-vacation. Think of the Caribbean islands and other nearby exotic hot spots --- Bahamas, Bermuda, Virgin Islands, Mexico ...the list is endless! Everybody gets to go somewhere completely different and they are not only part of one of the most important days of your life, but all of you will be sharing an experience that years from now will be priceless...And you'll have awesome photos to prove it!

So before you book the same hall that everyone in town has been going to for decades now, do something a little crazy and make it a little more memorable. You never know...Everyone might end up thanking you for the best wedding ever.

Recommendations:
If you'd like find trip deals for a destination wedding, a honeymoon, or just a getaway, I highly recommend Cheap Caribbean. I've used them myself and these guys have some of the best deals you'll find anywhere online.

Also, don't forget to use Trip Advisor in conjunction to research real reviews about all the hotels and locations.

Best wishes in your planning!

/asim

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