According to The Knot, a leading online study of newly married couples, destination weddings were far more popular today than they have ever been in the past. In fact, if you didn’t already know, you may have planned a destination wedding all without knowing it. But why is it that destination wedding ideas are growing? Why now? And what makes a great destination wedding?

Destination weddings are becoming very popular for a number of reasons. First of all, as they are often located outside the major metropolitan areas, the cost of the wedding tends to be less. It’s not uncommon to pay several thousand dollars less per couple for a destination wedding in rural locations versus a city. This means that the couple can afford to provide their own catering services, hire their own florists and even decide where the ceremony will take place and how much ceremony attendance they want.

Next, since a destination wedding is located outside of the hustle and bustle of a city, the guest list becomes smaller. Since a lot of the guests will be spending time on the plane or cruise ship, they aren’t usually required to be booked into a specific room block. Also, since everyone has access to the Internet, this also allows the bride and groom to get their guests together at once if they choose to go at once. In a city where everyone is competing with each other to be closer to the festivities (and thus cheaper to be there), a destination wedding allows you to bring your entire guest list.

Once you have your bridal party and groomsmen together, you should make sure that everyone is properly taken care of. You don’t have to book each person a room at the hotel, but rather just make sure that they know where they need to be on the day of the event. If there are kids at the destination wedding, make sure they know to pack a lunch and take anything necessary with them that is electronic. The same goes for pets – if you have pets, make sure you check with the hotel to find out what the policy is on having them in the room with you. Some hotels won’t allow pets altogether and you’ll have to part ways with them two hours before the actual wedding begins if you are unable to stay the night.

Most destination weddings aren’t held at the beach, but there are some beach resorts that offer extravagant packages for these types of ceremonies. Some couples who are getting married on the Caribbean or Mexican coastlines actually choose to get married at the beach. Others will get married right at the beach and then have the rest of the wedding celebration hosted elsewhere. Either way, when it comes to resorts offering special theme weddings, the options are limited. You can, however, find a lot of resorts that offer packages specifically themed to weddings on the Caribbean, Mexican, or Hawaiian coast.

Other than beaches, there are also a lot of other places you can get married that are off the beaten path. One of the most popular destinations for destination wedding ceremonies is Europe. There are many places in Europe that offer romantic settings and the chance for great groomsmen gifts. In many cases, the European wedding can be more expensive than the traditional American wedding, but for couples who want a truly unique wedding, they may opt to hold their ceremony elsewhere. It all just depends on how adventurous you and your fellow groomsmen are. If you and your friend share that adventurous spirit, then maybe traveling to Europe would suit you better than having an indoor ceremony in a fancy chapel.

Another thing to consider for a destination wedding in Mussourie is the accommodations for the wedding party and their respective families. If you are planning a destination wedding that is held at a resort, then the bride and groom will have to plan their accommodations as well. This includes their accommodations within the resort itself as well as their accommodations with their families. As with other locations, some of the most popular and highly rated hotels can be found online. However, it is still important to check with each potential hotel to make sure that it will be able to host the type of event that you and your friends both desire.

If you are looking for a more unique or special destination wedding, then a hometown wedding might just do the trick. Many couples who wed in hometowns tend to stay in the same area and keep their families close by. This enables the bride and groom to know everyone who attended their ceremony and to have familiarity with the local area. There are many couples who wed in hometowns who later decide to marry in another state or country. Even though it might not be as fancy or as exotic as a destination wedding, a hometown wedding can provide you with an equally beautiful and romantic setting.