Destination Weddings Increasing in Popularity During Tough Economic Times

    PASADENA, CA, June 24, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- As traditional wedding budgets are drastically cut, exotic locations are becoming increasingly popular for destination weddings. Even though it may seem the more expensive route, destination weddings are much cheaper.

"With the current economic situation, destination weddings have become the affordable option to have an extraordinary wedding without breaking the bank" states Melissa Tindage, VP of Sales at RomanceTravelConcierge.com, a full-service destination wedding and romantic travel planning company.

By taking your wedding to a far off beach you can save on the number of attendees, which saves on food costs, which saves on alcohol, etc. For the most part, weddings are a numbers game and the fewer the amount of people at the wedding the cheaper the wedding will be. Tindage goes on to mention "Our response to help those who still want quality service at affordable prices is our $10K Destination Wedding To Go Series. Five star luxury accommodations, private airport transfers and almost all meals. For the wedding ceremony we have included the ceremony site, the officiant, the bridal bouquet, the boutonniere and the decorations. Not to mention the reception where we have the wedding cake, champagne for toasting, dinner and much more."

Destination weddings also have lower costs for the actual ceremony. There are no high fees to rent out a church or place for the reception. The wedding is all done in beautiful, natural surroundings that are indicative of the destination. Most of the ceremonies will also include a minister, or something similar.

There are minor limitations to the destination wedding as many venues can only hold a certain number of guests. But this fact alone is the reason many people choose a destination spot over a wedding close to home. Rather than battling for reservations during wedding season, by taking the wedding elsewhere will guarantee the date you choose and for a much smaller amount.

The top destination wedding spots around the globe are proving to be chosen by the weather. Sunny spots like Hawaii, Bali, Jamaica and Bora Bora are top destination choices. Not only are these spots sunny and warm year round, but are capable of 5 star accommodations at much cheaper rates.

Once the wedding couple and guests arrive at the destination most items like meals and drinks are much more affordable than those at the U.S. wedding destinations, especially when booked as a package deal. A large amount of money can be saved on food and entertainment alone, which is another big reason for their rise in popularity

It is essential to get in contact with a travel professional that specializes in destination weddings because getting there is just half the battle and many travel professionals do not know how or even want to deal with the minute details of a wedding. By the same token, an ordinary local wedding planner may not be suitably equipped to deal with the intricacies of working in a foreign destination, such as finding suitable vendors and the legalisms of getting married in a foreign land.

Choosing a destination wedding can save you over 50% in wedding costs. By doing this, newlywed couples are now able to use the extra money for their honeymoon or even a down payment on a house.

It may seem like more of a hassle to plan, but a good destination wedding package will take care of every detail from when you step off the plane to the farewell brunch. In fact, most everyone who chooses a destination wedding is amazed at the luxury accommodations included in the deal and the high level of service they receive.

About Romance Travel Concierge

Romance Travel Concierge offers destination weddings, babymoons, weekend getaways and romantic vacations to exotic destinations such as Hawaii, Fiji, Bora Bora, Jamaica and more. Visit www.romancetravelconcierge.com or call 866.459.6069 for more details.

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