Pros and Cons of Tropical Island Weddings
All brides to be dream of the picture perfect wedding complete with romantic appeal and all the elements that make a memory that can never be erased. Destination weddings have become increasingly popular as more couples choose to head off to an idyllic spot to say their "I dos".
There are some advantages to be had in choosing a destination wedding. One of them being that it helps you combine the wedding ceremony and honeymoon in one package. For another, only close family and friends will attend, making the whole event very intimate and of course less expensive.
In this article we want to explore the pros and cons of tropical island weddings. Now tropical paradises abound from the Caribbean to Mauritius and so many others, just as lovely or even lovelier places. It all boils down to a matter of personal choice.
It should be understood that as with most things in this world, there are advantages and disadvantages to be considered when planning a wedding in a tropical setting.
Let us go with the positive side to having a tropical island wedding first.
A wedding is always planned as a once in a life time event and no one really wants to think beyond it. More often than not the couple tends to lean toward making a huge splash and what better way to do so than on a tropical island beach? You can just imagine it, the wind gently caressing your skin, warm breezes blowing off the ocean, blue skies, a beautiful beach stretching endlessly into the horizon, the waves gently washing ashore and palm trees swaying in the wind. The stuff dreams are made of that’s for sure!
* One of the advantages is you can have a fabulous natural setting for your wedding. Hold the wedding ceremony against the absolutely stunning sunrise for a wedding ceremony backdrop. How about a gorgeous sunset as the backdrop to your wedding reception? It doesn’t get any better than that!
* Saying yes to the man or woman of your dreams in such an amazing setting can never quite be matched by much else.
* While it can be a bit expensive to fly even close family and friends to the wedding locale, many resorts offer special wedding package deals on rooms and food. Couples can take advantage of special deals to club the honeymoon with the wedding itself.
* The guest list is considerably lightened when you have a destination wedding. Not everyone who is invited can jet off to help the couple celebrate their special occasion. Catering is considerably reduced and so is the burden on your budget.
* Planning a full scale wedding can be really stressful on the people involved as well as the finances of the couple. Planning a wedding on a tropical island is not all that stressful if you get yourself a really good wedding planner. Keep the details simple and you can really have a wonderful time and so will the guests.
* Tropical island weddings are usually held on a beach and the décor is simple because nature provides most of the props. Wedding décor can make a huge dent in your finances and if you cut down on expenses, you have more to spend on the wedding itself.
Consider what a wedding planner bride's take on the advantages of having a tropical island wedding is. Having the wedding ceremony, reception and honeymoon over an exciting, long weekend coupled with other activities related to the wedding is a great way to provide immediate family and close friends with a mini vacation. A 4 day wedding weekend costs a whole lot less than a reception with food and drinks for 150-200 people in a hotel.
The cons of a tropical island wedding do exist but it is all a matter of perception and how you manage them.
* Paring down the guest list to a few family and friends can be a tricky problem. People have to buy plane tickets to come to your wedding and not many will want to do that. What about the ones who want to come, but have difficulty traveling?
* A destination wedding means you have less control over the proceedings but if you have an excellent wedding planner in place, things should work just fine.
At the end of the day, bear in mind you cannot please everyone and it is your special day. Just make sure that the ceremony is legally valid in the US whichever tropical paradise you have it in!