Destination weddings are becoming more and more popular especially for couples looking to create a memorable occasion without breaking the bank. They are the most convenient choice for busy couples and provide all the exciting extras that wedding day dreams are made of. Destination weddings are perfect for couples who don't want to worry about the large church ceremony and the large number of guests and formalities that are often expected in traditional weddings. Typically planned as small, intimate affairs, destination weddings are getting larger and can be lavish and expensive. Although, most are small romantic affairs with family and close friends typically ranging in price between $500.00 - $5000.00. Destination weddings are usually packaged together as wedding ceremony, flowers, photos, reception, lodging and can easily be personalized.
Destination weddings have become "the trip of a lifetime". Popular locations include the Caribbean, Hawaii, California, and Florida. While on an Alaska cruise we saw a couple getting married on a glacier. The bride wore a beautiful long white coat and the groom wore a black tuxedo. It was absolutely beautiful and I am sure will always be a special memory for them as well as their guests.
If the wedding of your dreams evoke fairytale imagery then look no further then the Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, especially in the winter. The Chateau offers secluded serenity that is easily accessed in a scenic two hour tour from the Calgary International Airport. Lake Louise is absolutely gorgeous and is surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. In the winter you can get married on the frozen lake and drink champagne from the ice bar.
Whether you choose a wedding in the Adirondacks or faraway in the South Pacific your guests will feel extra special and give you, the wedding couple, a memory-filled place to visit for joyous anniversary celebrations for years to come.
