Destination weddings are incredibly trendy right now and the reason is obvious: who doesn’t want to find a unique spot to celebrate a major milestone of their life? However, there are many ups and downs to a destination wedding, some of which are very important to consider before you make your final decision on where to hold your wedding.

Pros

• You are incorporating a vacation into your wedding, experiencing the best of both worlds. If you’re not into the idea of a really grand honeymoon, then you can consider combining it with your wedding. Additionally, you will also get to spend this vacation with your closest friends and family members. It’s really a great combo!
• You’re getting a complete wedding package when you have a destination wedding. It is time efficient and saves a lot of money at the same time. The planning process would also not be as rigorous as traditional weddings because the honey moon would be eliminated.
• You get to make the guest list small, inviting only the most important people while saving money at the same time. For complicated family circumstances, it is much easier to leave people off of your guest list when you’re having a destination wedding because they’re tailored to be more intimate.

Cons

• Planning a traditional local wedding is already difficult as it is, imagine planning a wedding long-distance and even overseas. This is not an easy task because the communication between you and your wedding planners at your wedding destination must be superb.
• There is a likely possibility that some of the people you invite to your wedding will not be able to attend the wedding. Whether it is time conflicts, financial restrictions, or personal reasons, you must be prepared to celebrate your big day without some of the people you cherish most. If that will be hard for you, then a destination wedding might not be the best idea for you.
• You may be going over budget with your destination wedding. Many destination weddings are held at high-end resorts or popular tourist spots that are always highly demanded. Make sure you plan ahead of time if you choose a location that attracts a lot of tourists because booking your venue will be difficult.
• The style and silhouette of your wedding may be restricted. Your destination wedding may be held outdoors or in a tropical environment, which is why it is extremely important to consider choosing a dress that is breathable and light. An organza gown or a chiffon dress is perfect for destination weddings.

It’s absolutely crucial to consider these pros and cons before you start planning your destination wedding. Whatever decision you decide to go with for you wedding, just always remember to follow your heart! After all, it is your big day and you are only going to live it once.