Destination weddings happen in exotic lands in grand style. One word to describe the event is ‘luxury’. The quotient of comfortability is high in all aspects. There is a lot of fun element and the guest list is few. Close friends and family usually top the guest list but the planning is detail and elaborate. There are several hotels that hold an expertise in destination weddings and take care of all the necessary arrangements.
Weddings in the destination type are more of the casual atmosphere with lot of activities and games. It could happen that the couple may want to exchange rings mid air on a hot air balloon or use a bungee jumping after the ring exchange. There are more ideas like having the nuptial on skates or using a bit of theme drama for the party. These are fun ideas that can be explored only when in company of close friends.
There is lot of planning to be done as the base is normally on the lines of a formal wedding. Give aways will have to be shipped and wrapped and hence it is better to go in for items that are not sensitive to breakage. The hotel booking and accommodation has to be communicated well in advance to the all the guests to enable them to board flights or come over at convenient timings.
Wedding dresses for destination can be casual. In case of a beach wedding or an island wedding then the dress has to be in accordance with the scene. Short straight fit dress with a long veil with or without gloves allows much comfort to wade through the sands and lapping waters. The ring exchange ceremony can be conducted in a semi formal style and the bride can change into a sarong style Hawaiian look with flowers. The same theme can be maintained with the bridesmaid.
Men’s collection for destination wedding can be formal or semi formal in linen waistcoats, white crisp cotton shirts and short capris. Drawstrings are formidable too with a small bow tie and slick gelled hair. As usual the hair style for the bride has to be comfortable and aided with hair sprays or clasps so that it does not get awry. Moisturizing skin is important as it gets chapped easily.