Destination Weddings

When is a wedding a destination wedding?

When the wedding site isn't home to either the bride or the groom.

The term "destination wedding" is often used for island weddings, cruise ship weddings, and other distant getaways, but a destination wedding can be as simple as a wedding a few towns away, just a town where neither of you live.

In the past, most destination weddings involved a bride and a groom; the hotel often provided witnesses if those were required.

Today, however, more and more couples are choosing to bring a wedding party along for the fun. The choice is yours.

What are the benefits of a destination wedding? You'll get to start your life as husband and wife at a location you both love--whether that's Jamaica, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Las Vegas, or San Antonio.

You'll usually save money--and sometimes LOTS of money. With the average US wedding costing over $22,000, destination weddings can be a real budget booster. Some resorts even offer free weddings for their guests, leaving you with just the cost of your honeymoon!

And the best reason of all for a destination wedding? Think how fun it will be to plan anniversary trips back to the place where you got married!

Related terms: Residency period