| Weddings are expensive. Sure, there are ways to go | | | | big church wedding is something that you must have, |
| bargain-basement, but even if you don't care about all | | | | you may want to think twice about going abroad to |
| the frills that are essential to some, you're still likely | | | | say your vows. But if the non-traditional doesn't scare |
| going to spend a lot of money on feeding those that | | | | you, it can be a great option! |
| come to your reception, renting out space or | | | | Of course, there are some things to consider when |
| accessories, and of course the wedding dress. While | | | | you get married thousands of miles from your home. |
| some of these are certainly optional, the costs do add | | | | For one, you need to be comfortable with the fact that |
| up. That's why for many, a destination wedding | | | | you will likely not be alone on your honeymoon. When |
| Caribbean sounds pretty good. Not only do the bride | | | | family and friends travel to an all inclusive in Jamaica, |
| and groom get a beautiful wedding set in an idyllic | | | | for example, they are not going to want to leave right |
| paradise, they get to spend the time after their | | | | away and get back to their lives. No, they'll probably |
| wedding already on their honeymoon. For those looking | | | | stay at least for a weekend, and maybe for the full |
| to save a bit of money, this can be key. Since so | | | | week. Hopefully they'll give you your space, but it |
| much of the setup and logistics of the wedding are | | | | definitely will be something you'll want to consider. It's |
| taken care of by the hotel or resort, this can also be a | | | | not a guarantee that you will be alone! This may be |
| very stress-free way to get married. Or at least | | | | okay, too. If you have a great relationship with your |
| stress-reduced! | | | | family, spending time during a special event in your life |
| Many of us have gone on a Jamaica all inclusive | | | | is a great thing. You can have dinner together, snorkel |
| vacation or some sort of getaway that is similar. | | | | in the ocean, and tell stories over drinks at the bar. And |
| However, not everyone has been married in that sort | | | | when it's all done, you can all fly home together. If |
| of environment. For some, it may take a bit of coaxing | | | | you're thinking about getting married, it's at least worth |
| to show them that this is an acceptable alternative. If a | | | | it to consider doing it in a vacation destination! |