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If you’re lucky enough to be traveling somewhere for your wedding, there are tons of options out there to choose from. The most popular destinations are usually in the tropics due to the great weather all year round. When choosing where to have your wedding, you’ll want to keep in mind the expense it will take to get there so your guests can participate.
This involves not only money, but also how long it takes to get there, and factors such as culture and means of travel as well. When analyzing statistics for couples hosting their weddings, 5 destinations stood out as the most popular.
Mexico
The first place on the list is the country of Mexico. Mexico has many benefits for hosting a wedding. There are few places in this country that offer a great time and a warm welcome. It is surrounded by two large bodies of water making it the ideal setting for a beach wedding. If you’re leaning toward a beach wedding, Cancun should be high on your list. It offers crystal clear waters and soft sandy beaches for a relaxed vibe. If you’re more interested in being active, Cozumel is known for its great diving and snorkelling. Mexico is very close to the United States of America so travel wouldn’t be too expensive or intimidating for people.
hawaiian
Another more obvious wedding destination is Hawaii. You can’t go wrong traveling to this incredible island in the Pacific Ocean. Yes it is a long drive from the USA but once you arrive you will realize it is totally worth it. A wedding here will be an unforgettable romantic adventure that promises to be a fun honeymoon to follow. Hawaii offers many entertainment and arrangement options for your wedding plans. Whether on the beach or in a more private setting inland, the landscape is diverse and can host a variety of wedding styles.
Jamaica
If you want to spice up your wedding plans with a little cultural diversity, there is an island near the state that is sure to impress your partner. Jamaica has a very rich culture and is a beautiful island to visit. Making this the venue for your wedding will still offer a pristine beach vibe but with an added taste of Jamaican culture. Music, food, dancing, and pure fun are sure to be in this location just off the coast of Florida. Jamaica also offers a variety of options for sightseeing besides its beaches. Many like to experience the waterfalls and mountain peaks not far from the coast. An extraordinary mix of sights and culture, has made Jamaica a top location for destination weddings.
Bermudas
Often considered one of the most beautiful islands in the world, it’s hard to fit Bermuda second to any destination in the world. Known for its hospitality and paradise of coral reefs, lush gardens and colorful sandy beaches, a wedding here is sure to impress anyone. Being a popular place to travel, Bermuda offers the best accommodation and catering for weddings will be available here. If your budget permits, this should be your top choice for hosting a wedding.
Las Vegas
Finally something with a different and slightly bolder urban feel, Las Vegas has proven to be a top place to host a wedding. A city full of lights, gambling, and celebrities, Las Vegas has a chart-topping reputation for more unconventional style weddings. The entertainment in this city is second to none. This once-small dessert town is now a city of all kinds of music, shows and dining to fulfill your pre- and post-wedding ceremony plans. Las Vegas has been created as the wedding capital of the world!
This article was written by Nick Quinlan. Nick is currently studying family law at Berry’s Law in Orlando. In his free time he likes to create content forDreamsRecycled.com which provides a place to resell used wedding related items. Nick also loves to travel and includes his love of destinations in this article. You can read more about Nick’s work Google+
