Destination weddings have become more popular over the last few decades. Many people dream of getting married on a beautiful beach halfway across the world in an idyllic location, and it’s easy to see why. However, there are some potential downsides to a destination wedding that you need to consider before making any decisions. If you are considering a destination wedding but you are not sure whether it is the right choice, here are some pros and cons to think about. 

Pros

The beautiful location

The most obvious reason to have a destination wedding is the amazing location. This is one of the happiest days of your life and doing it somewhere with a beautiful backdrop makes it all the more special. If you want to create an amazing aesthetic for your wedding, getting married in the most picturesque places in the world is one of the best ways to do it. It’s also great if you live in a country that normally gets bad weather because you can go somewhere with lots of sun. 

Dive straight into the honeymoon

When you are already away in your chosen destination, you can have the honeymoon right there. Weddings are incredibly stressful and the idea of a long plane journey the morning after can add to that stress. All you want to do is celebrate your marriage but you have to deal with the hassle of airports first. With destination weddings, you don’t have to worry about that. 

Great package deals

There are some great package deals available for destination weddings so, even though people assume that they are harder to plan, that isn’t always the case. Companies like MTI Events can also handle the planning for you and coordinate things, so even if you don’t go for a package option, it’s still simple. Most destination wedding venues cater to people coming from abroad, so they can put you in touch with all of the other vendors that you will need for the big day, making it much easier to plan than you might think. 

Cons 

Not everybody can make it

In some cases, a smaller guest list is a good thing. However, you might find that people can’t afford to make the trip and you can’t afford to pay for everybody, which means that some important people might not be able to make it. This can be avoided if you account for it in your budget, but it’s something you have to consider when writing the guest list. 

More red tape 

Dealing with the legal side of things can be a bit more difficult with destination weddings. Every country has its own rules about marriage licenses and you will need to sort all of this out remotely. A wedding planner can help manage all of that for you but if you are doing it on your own, it can sometimes be a bit of a headache. 

Overall, destination weddings are amazing and even though there are some hurdles, they are not as difficult to plan as you think, especially if you have a good wedding planner working with you. So, as long as you are prepared for some of the challenges, you will be fine.