Naturally Beautiful Destination Weddings
Destination weddings are becoming a popular way to tie the knot in the 21st century. With all of the beautifully diverse places the world has to offer it can be hard to choose the right place for your wedding. There is so much that goes into planning a destination wedding: climate, season, budget, how many guests, and the list could go on and on. Then, right when you think you’ve got your mind made up, you think of somewhere else, and the process starts all over again. Below are three great places in the United States with totally different climates that are beautiful venues for destination weddings.
Destination Wedding in Maui, Hawaii
Of course, the first place that comes to mind when you think destination wedding is Hawaii. Maui is a great place to get married where all four great seasons have acceptable wedding weather. September thru November or January thru March, are the least crowded seasons and the best time for a destination wedding. The month of December is perhaps the busiest time to go because of family Christmas getaways. As a result, it could be difficult to get reservations to the nicer restaurants or rent a surfboard. Mid-morning or sunset is the optimum wedding ceremony time in Maui. Extremely hot temperatures and crowds make mid-day weddings the least popular choice. Keep in mind, all beaches in Maui are public, so secluded areas for any length of time cannot be guaranteed. Check with the locals who have the best insight to the most beautiful and less touristy places. The wedding photographer and videographer, to the best of their ability, can also help you to avoid crowds. As far as budget goes, Maui is more expensive than the mainland. However, it depends on your needs and wants. There are great places to stay for less than $400.00/night all over the island. Based on the size of the wedding party and your budget, there are several destination wedding package options. In fact there are multiple services offering beach wedding packages; services range from getting your dress, wedding cake and flowers to finding the beach. The most expensive destination wedding packages run about $2000.00 for the wedding photographer, videographer, wedding flowers, wedding cake, minister, and marriage license.
Destination Wedding in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Good for winter and summer month weddings, Colorado Springs is an amazing destination spot for the active couple. With an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, it is actually hard to have a bad day in this sunny city. Colorado Springs has so many things to offer from great five star restaurants and hotels to white water rafting down the Arkansas River. Climate in Colorado Springs is always enjoyable, but keep in mind, the fall and spring months are most desirable for outdoor weddings. Like in Maui, mid-morning and sunset weddings are the best, due to the heat and sun placement in pictures. There are many public places within the city and its’ surrounding communities. Colorado Springs also offers private outdoor venues, either at resorts or privately owned , for gorgeous outdoor destination weddings. As far as budget goes, you can go as big or as small as you want. Colorado Springs is a great destination wedding venue with something for everyone including canines. This city is very pet-friendly, so if your best man is man’s best friend, bring your dog! Almost all resorts and hotels offer rooms where pets are welcome. There are also hundreds of outdoor activities offered that canine friends can tag along on.
Destination Wedding in Niagara Falls, New York
So it’s not your average destination wedding spot, but is almost picture perfect for a fall outdoor wedding. The months with fall foliage make this area an amazing, not to mention inexpensive, backdrop for tying the knot. In winter, the temperature is a little too cold for outdoor activities, but the mist of the falls often freezes on the trees, creating a winter wonderland. Summer months, though they have desirable temperatures, tend to be overcrowded. So fall is definably the optimum season for a Niagara Falls destination wedding. On top of the beautiful scenery, Niagara Falls is known for its’ elegant banquet halls and five star restaurants that are perfect for large family receptions or just a newlywed dinner. Many of the hotels surrounding the falls offer wedding destination packages along with free-lance vendors that are not linked to any specific facility. Surprisingly enough most of these destination wedding packages are affordable; ranging from $500.00 to $2500.00 in most places depending on the services provided. The average wedding package consists of a photographer for an hour, videographer, wedding cake, and wedding flowers. After the vows have been said, there are many outdoor activities to engage in from touring the botanical gardens to riding on the Falls Incline Railway. Niagara Falls is a great destination wedding site if you are planning on having family tag along. The city offers many sites for hosting large weddings and receptions. Niagara Falls’ abound with activities for every age.
With the option of variable climate throughout the year, an array of activities for all ages and wedding packages to fit all budgets, these cities are quite the hot spots for destination weddings. Not to mention they are right here in the United States. So whether you want to walk the beach, hike the mountains, or stand amidst the beautiful falls, these three places offer amazing natural beauty for the background of your destination wedding.
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Contributor: Jordon Sutton
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