Recent years have seen a large increase in the popularity of destination weddings. We aren’t only talking about only the wealthy, either. Much of the growth of the popularity of destination weddings has come from the more “average” couple. A 2006 study found that as many as 16% of couples are choosing to take their nuptials on the road. That’s a 400% increase over the past 10 years!

So why are so many people deciding to get married outside of their hometowns, and make their friends and family travel thousands of miles to see them get hitched? The answer is simple, money. The average wedding costs about $27,000. Having your ceremony at a resort can dramatically reduce those costs. At a resort, you can actually cut your costs by inviting more guests. When guests stay at the resort as part of the wedding, you can lower your overall costs by negotiating group rates for rooms and social events.

According to destinationweddings.com, a properly planned destination wedding can “save you upwards of $20,000 off the cost of a traditional wedding. It can also turn your wedding day into an unforgettable ‘mini-vacation’ for you and your guests.”

Encourage your family and friends to see your destination wedding as an extended vacation. If they come in a few days before the main event or stay a few days after, you can get them a better rate than they would normally pay when coming to the resort independently. And they can enjoy all the amenities the resort has to offer.

Now that you have decided on your destination wedding, how will you get your gown there for the least amount of money without having to worry about the airline losing it? The answer lies in finding your nearest certified gown care specialist. There was a time when you could carry the gown with you on the plane and hang it in a storage cabin. Today most airlines insist you check your gown with your other luggage, so unless your gown is very informal you will need a large box or an extra suitcase to protect it.

We eliminate this hassle by offering brides the Original Destination Wedding Kit. These special boxes will not only protect your gown from damage during travel, but actually are designed to fit into the overhead space above your seat. No more worrying about checking your gown at the airport! Bring your gown to us and we will gently package it for you in the box complete with a lot of tissue paper to minimize wrinkling. Once you arrive at your destination, you should have your gown steamed by a certified specialist. Do your research on who will press your gown before your leave for your destination. You don’t want to leave something so important into the hands of someone who doesn’t know what they are doing. To find a specialist near you, click here. http://weddinggownspecialists.com/locator.htm.

You are now ready to plan the destination wedding of a lifetime!