You don’t have to belong to the royal family to have a wedding ceremony like a king or a queen in an exotic destination. In Rajasthan, India, you can wed the love of your life in a royal manner at a palace of your choice, adding a touch of history and romance to the beginning of your new life. Having a wedding in the breezy fun filled environs of a beach in Hawaii can be the most exciting experience of your life, to be etched in your memory forever. “See! the mountains kiss high heaven, And the waves clasp one another; No sister flower would be forgiven If it disdained its brother; And the sunlight clasps the earth, And the moonbeams kiss the sea: - What are all these kissings worth, If thou kiss not me?”, said Percy Bysshe Shelley, in Love's Philosophy.
You can make your wedding really special if you think a bit differently, imaginatively, and creatively. Rather than saying “I do” in the old fashioned traditional way, why don’t you check out the local wedding traditions and have an exotic wedding in the real sense? Get in touch with the local marriage coordinator available at the hotel or resort you have selected for your wedding. Quite a number of resorts at Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands offer package deals which are not only affordable but also combine your honeymoon with the wedding ceremony and are often called “weddingmoons”. Popularity of such combination packages including the wedding and honeymoon are on the rise these days. Dominican Republic has become one of the most popular wedding destinations. Every year it hosts the largest number of weddings in the Caribbean Islands. It is a very environment friendly place and also a haven for sports freaks. Couples and their guests who enjoy adventure sports like trekking, whitewater rafting, windsurfing, and mountain biking can indulge themselves into all their favorite activities and enjoy a fantastic mini-vacation.
An exotic wedding destination gives both of you a leisurely vacation which you can enjoy to the fullest, with all your close friends and family members. But a careful planning and a little bit of research work is always priceless. Here are some tips to follow while planning a wedding in a faraway land:
- Marriage laws: Marriage laws differ from country to country. You should be aware of the documents required to conduct your marriage in the country of your preference and the residency period required if any. For instance, the Italian government wants foreign couples to visit three different authorities before they can legally marry in the country.
- Wise planning: Proper planning and that too well in advance is required if you want your wedding destination to be your honeymoon destination. Such as the arrangement for your favorite flowers should be done well in time to avoid unnecessary hassle at the last minute.
- The guest list: The guest list should be made in a realistic way. Some of the guests may not be willing to travel that far as they may not be able to get time off from their work or the expenses may be too much for them. Therefore, before planning a destination wedding the couple should have an intimate discussion with those whom they want to be present at their wedding. A reception should be organized in your hometown for those who could not attend the wedding.
- Professional help: Take professional help only when you are sure of his/ her credentials. A marriage coordinator from the destination will help you out with the local language and legal formalities of the country as well as suggesting you various options available.
