The Case for the Destination Wedding: Why More Couples Are Saying 'I Do' Abroad

There is a moment, somewhere over the Atlantic, when the couple-to-be looks at each other and understands that they have made exactly the right decision. The destination wedding — once the exclusive province of the fabulously wealthy — has become, for a growing number of couples, not just an option but the obvious choice.

The Financial Case

The financial case for destination weddings has shifted considerably. When you're working with a smaller guest list — which most destination weddings have by necessity — you can afford to do things at a level that simply wouldn't be possible for a two-hundred-person reception at home.

Managing the Logistics

The logistics, while genuinely complex, are increasingly manageable thanks to the emergence of internationally experienced planning firms. A good destination wedding planner comes with vetted relationships: the local florist, the caterer, the venue contact who knows which rooms catch the afternoon light.