| The destination wedding continues to grow in | | | | proximity to one another there is a greater chance |
| popularity, both in the United States and abroad. With | | | | that newly acquainted friends and relatives will form |
| more engaged couples adopting a "less is more" | | | | lasting friendships after returning to their respective |
| attitude towards wedding planning, a small, destination | | | | hometowns. In the strained economy, many couples |
| wedding is the perfect solution for a low stress, | | | | have also chosen not to register for wedding gifts, |
| highly memorable wedding day. This leaves new | | | | telling guests that their presence is gift enough and |
| couples with more energy and money to use on the | | | | one that will last for many years to come. |
| all inclusive honeymoon of their choice. | | | | Many couples have opted for a destination wedding |
| The idea of Caribbean weddings is attractive to | | | | after doing the math and realizing that a large |
| many couples. In 2004, the Association for Wedding | | | | wedding in their hometown was not a financially |
| Professionals International stated that destination | | | | viable option. If you plan ahead and read your |
| weddings account for over roughly 18 percent of all | | | | contract carefully, there should be no hidden costs on |
| weddings. For couples seeking a wedding day which is | | | | your wedding day. Many destination wedding venues |
| both fun and romantic, a destination wedding is a | | | | have this down to an art, and even have a backup |
| solid choice. Most large hotels and resorts have their | | | | venue should you experience rain on your wedding |
| own wedding planners who are generally free of | | | | day and need to move elsewhere. |
| charge, provided that all services are arranged | | | | Another way to pass on savings to your guests is to |
| through the hotel. This can make long distance | | | | find out if the resort offers special discounts for |
| wedding planning much easier, as the wedding planner | | | | weddings guests. In this competitive market most |
| will be able to suggest flowers, music, celebrants and | | | | resorts offer some type of reduced rate so be sure |
| photographers to suit your individual tastes and, more | | | | to ask. Also, connect your guests. Think of asking |
| importantly, your budget. | | | | friends or family of similar ages and interests to share |
| With so many all inclusive resorts in Jamaica, family | | | | rooms. Lastly, remember to have fun and don't |
| and other loved ones traveling to the wedding will | | | | worry about the small mishaps that pop up at any |
| not only have the chance to share your wedding | | | | important event. Your hair falling out of place while |
| day, but they will also have time for a vacation of | | | | you're dancing will only make your smile brighter in |
| their own. With the wedding guests staying in close | | | | the photographs. |