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Wedding ceremonies, in and
of itself, is a monumental occasion that marks a pivotal moment in your life.
This sacred ceremony is already significant in every right, but if you wish to
take it up a notch, why not travel to tie the knot?
Destination weddings are
ceremonies held in a vacation location of the couple’s choosing. This hip
alternative allows a couple to exchange their vows at a picturesque site unlike
any other. Given Singapore’s limited geographical features, our landscape might
not have much to offer in variety for couples who aren’t fond of the tropical
look. As a result, it’s not surprising how many Singaporean couples end up
turning to overseas options for a change in look.
On top of that, the
attendance of destination weddings tend to vary fairly vastly; some involve
just the eloping couple or a more intimate affair comprising family members and close friends or
best yet, a full blowout affair that can very well stretch over the entire
weekend.
Hence, if you’re wondering
whether a destination wedding is truly right for you, we’ve gathered a few pros
and cons to help you make a better-informed decision.
Pros 1: Complete Wedding Package
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Recognising the potential
profit they could derive from destination weddings, resorts and tourism
organisations have jumped at the chance of revelling in a piece of the
lucrative pie. Clamouring to be the one-stop solution for all your wedding
needs, many resorts tend to offer several attractive wedding packages deals
along with complementary services that will help you actualise your wedding.
Some even have an on-site
wedding consultant that will assist couples in curating a comprehensive wedding preparation checklist to help coordinate all the ceremony essentials, such as marriage
license, wedding venues and the
like.
More often than not, these
wedding coordinators will also act as your concierge during your stay and can
organise activities for your guests, such as private tours, nature trails,
shopping and more.
Pros 2: Avoid Stressful Family Situations
Opting for a destination
wedding can kill two birds with one stone when it comes to family dilemmas. If
you or your beau have some unresolved family complications with particular
family members, hosting a wedding overseas acts as a natural deterrence since
it costs time and money for members to fly over.
It definitely serves as an
excuse to trim your guest list, avoiding particular aunties you might not fancy
or perhaps, the antagonising in-laws that make fights their personal vendetta.
Whichever your situation is, always remember: you have the final say in who
attends your wedding.
Thus, regardless of the
wedding location, guests should respect your ultimate decision after all. This
is your special moment, so savour it with whoever you wish to share this
intimate moment with. Or if guests are simply too much of a hassle, keep it
extremely private with just a romantic getaway with you and your partner alone!
Con 1: Long Distance Red Tape
As it is, a traditional
wedding ceremony is already highly stressful and overwhelming — what more for a
destination wedding. Be prepared to encounter hurdles, especially if you’ve
chosen to not engage with any wedding planners or any
other local wedding services. The biggest challenge surrounding this would most
probably be the language barrier if present.
Thus, not only will you
have to know your way around local processes, but you may also run into
complications when you’re trying to attain a marriage license. As a result, we
strongly encourage all couples planning a destination wedding to engage the
services of a local wedding coordinator at their chosen destination.
Having a wedding
professional familiar with the language and customs of the destination will
definitely smoothen out all the administrative and logistical patchwork of your
wedding planning. To say that this will help to relieve you of the majority of
the physical and mental burden is an understatement.
Con 2: Some Of Your Guests May Not Make It
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Remember how we mentioned
that destination weddings help to deter unwelcomed family members? Well, this
acts as a double-edged sword because the same principle applies to your desired
guests.
In particular, locations
that are really far away might prove to be inaccessible for some guests,
preventing them from being able to travel over and attend due to a restricted
budget, packed schedules or any other travel inconveniences.
As a result, before you put
down the wedding deposit, you’ll want to inform and discuss with the relevant
guests regarding all these considerations. If the travelling expense is an
issue for some, you may want to consider sponsoring a portion of their costs.
Engaging travel agents might be able to help in this area by providing group
discounts where possible.
Other Supporting Resources
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Other than all that’s
already been said, weddings are stressful matters whether local or overseas —
however, overseas is likely more so given the unfamiliar territory. Thus, in
order to experience smoother wedding planning and execution, online resources
are also great tools to facilitate the procedures. If you’re not sure where to
start, Blissful Brides are here to help you!
With a network of quality
bridal vendors to help you achieve the wedding you’ve always desired, wedding
planning has never been easier. Get the ball rolling by visiting the Blissful
Brides Concierge or simply fill up this form.
