Marriage is considered as a legally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship. Since the start of civilization, this specific act union has been celebrated publicly. Traditionally, the wedding is done at the groom and bride’s location with the whole village coming to witness the union of two people. Nowadays, destination weddings are much more popular. Cancun Mexico Wedding Packages, for example, are rising in popularity.
A destination wedding is a wedding done outside the local area of the bride and groom. While some choose to just go out of their own town, many decide to splurge and hold their wedding celebration overseas. Celebrating your wedding in another country has a lot of benefits, mainly that you get to experience a whole new world of culture with your partner. A Destination wedding is perfect as it can double as your honeymoon destination.
For more, you can consider this as an epic adventure that you can share not only with your partner but also your invited friends and family. You are essentially inviting everyone into a much-needed vacation. Could anything be more special?
However, before you start planning your dream destination wedding, it is best for you to check with your partner just how much you plan to spend. While the majority do splurge a bit when it comes to celebrating their wedding, it would be a very bad start to your marriage if you and your partner bankrupt yourselves and drives the both of you into deep debt.
Just how much you should spend on a destination wedding is up to you and your partner. It goes without saying though that you should try to spend as much as you can so that you can have funds going into your married life.
Here are some of the more affordable wedding destination locations which does not compromise the wedding experience for a much lower cost.
Cancun, Mexico
Cancun in a small city in Mexico that has gotten global recognition for its breathtaking beaches, world-class resorts, and vibrant nightlife. Cancun is divided into two distinct areas: El Centro and Zona Hotelera.
If you decide to choose Cancun as the destination for your wedding, be sure to avoid Spring Break season as Cancun, Mexico is a hotspot for Uni students to spend their Spring Break vacation. The reasons for its popularity among students is its relatively cheap price which is perfect if you want to tighten the purse strings a little.
Cancun has a lot of resorts that would give you and your guests the VIP treatment. You can also add a little adventure into your wedding and honeymoon by visiting the ancient Mayan ruins in El Rey and the Museo Maya de Cancun. The nightlife will always be buzzing at Cancun no matter what day of the year you go.
Martinique, France
France is one of the most romantic countries on Earth. Unfortunately, with the high demand to go to France all-year-round, the prices have also gone up. With the average traveller having to shell out over $2, 000 each just for a 3-5 day stay in France, this is not a budget-friendly country to go to especially if you plan to bring in family and friends. Thankfully, there is an alternative: Martinique. Martinique is an overseas region of France, its culture a succinct mixture of French and Indian cultures.
When you choose to have your wedding at Martinique, you can have the actual wedding ceremony at any of the towering cathedrals of Fort-de-France. What is good with this island is that you can choose which stunning background you want for your background. Martinique has breathtaking tropical rainforests, pristine white-sand beaches and high cliff mountains for you and your guests to enjoy the view up top.
Jamaica
A small country in the Carribean, Jamaica is one underrated wedding destination. Jamaica is known to be the birthplace of Reggae music and the Rastafari movement. Many people have misguided views on Jamaica which could be cured by simply coming into this beautiful country. Called the land of the sugar cane, coffee, and limestone, Jamaica is surrounded by cream-coloured beaches and by the infamous Blue Mountains. You can choose to have your wedding on a sandy beach or on top of a cliff overlooking the island. If you feel more daring, you can even decide to have it on a waterfall.
There are three main activities that you can choose from: Montego Bay has golf and a vibrant nightlife, Negril is more known for its beaches and world-class accommodations, and Ocho Rios with its climbable waterfalls is for the daredevil in you.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a charming land that has a lot to offer. You, your partner, and your guests can enjoy Costa Rica through its lush rainforests, its immaculate beaches and its wide variety of wildlife. Showcasing breathtaking landscapes for you to have the perfect wedding shots, Costa Rica is a perfect wedding destination.
Once the wedding is over, you and your guests can now have the time of your life hiking active volcanoes, ziplining through the rainforests and even surfing the strong waves of Costa Ricca.
This Latin American country is also proud of its very relaxed way of life, as evidenced by their catchphrase, “Pura Vida.” What better way to start your married life than to immerse yourself into Costa Rica’s rich culture?
