Destination Wedding – Las Vegas, NV

Getting married in Las Vegas is fun, exciting, and can fit into even the tightest of wedding budgets.  Weddings in Vegas can be cozy and intimate or wild and themed.  If you want to get married by Elvis, that’s a possibility.  That’s the great thing about Las Vegas, anything goes!

Getting Married in Vegas – Pros and Cons
A major perk of getting married in Vegas is that weddings can be put together with little to no notice, and there will always be a place available no matter the time or date.  There are hundreds of churches and chapels in Vegas, but those aren’t your only options.  Hotels, tourist attractions, and public areas can also make elegant wedding locations.

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Destination Wedding in France

Have you ever dreamed of getting married in a French castle – a fairy tale and destination wedding folded into one – but assumed that this is only for the rich and famous? It is not as far-fetch as you might think. With over thirty thousand castles in France, you are bound to find one that fits your budget and fulfills your dream. Yes, there are a lot of legal and documentation hoops to go through, but they are not insurmountable. And, there are ways to get around them without getting into legal trouble. Prepare to learn how to have a stress-free romantic fairy tale-destination wedding in France…

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Destination Wedding: Jules’ Undersea Lodge

Two months ago, I wrote about “Undersea Adventure Wedding Theme” and I was pondering if this wedding should be really underwater or above water with decorations mimicking an underwater scenario.  I opted for the later with the thought that I would write about planning a “real” undersea wedding in the near future.  Well, this is the near future and for today, I have a treat for you, scuba lovers or even those who have never before dived but want a unique, unforgettable and private wedding   – an underwater destination wedding combined with the comfort and convenience of a dry setting at the Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo Florida. [Read more]

Destination Wedding: Maui

Looking for a warm, tropical location lush with palm trees and colorful flowers for your wedding venue?  Maui may be your ideal location.  Planning a wedding here may seem like a daunting task, but with careful preparation you can have the Hawaiian wedding of your dreams.

Step 1 – Visit the location
When planning a destination wedding, one of the first things you will want to do is visit the location.  Make a list of places that you want to see and vendors that you want to meet and make appointments with as many of them as possible.  This trip to Maui may be more work than vacation, but the fun part will be coming after the wedding. [Read more]

Is Elopement Right For You?

Planning An Elopement

Choosing to elope is a very personal decision. Eloping means that you and your fiancé decide to get married alone with no traditional wedding ceremony or reception. It is usually done in secret. Deciding to elope is often a very spontaneous decision, and something that a couple doesn’t plan very far ahead of time. Some people also consider a destination wedding to be an elopement, but this is not a true interpretation of the term. Since a destination wedding or even a small at-home wedding still involves guests, invitations, and a reception, these are not “real” elopements in the traditional way.

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