Wedding Trend: Special Place Weddings

Destination weddings are nothing new, but not all destinations harbor a special sentiment with the bride and groom. Normally the couple picks a place with mesmerizing scenery for Instagram-worthy snaps and delectable local cuisine. Guests find themselves scrambling for cheap flights, trying not to break the bank in an attempt to join the couple in their celebration. A new wedding trend, however, does not always involve an expensive jaunt halfway around the world, and even carries more meaning than a randomly chosen faraway land.

Engaged couples are narrowing down their venues and choosing from places in which they have a history or a story as a duo. For example, weddings can take place where the two people met, where they had they first date or where they got engaged. While some of these options may fall into the aforementioned category of pricey trips and exotic locales, the guests can enjoy the meaning behind the chosen destination, adding a touch of intimacy to the already romantic event. The wedded couple can share stories about the events that took place in the location and attendees can share in these warm memories.

Cash-strapped couples who may have history in a place too far to fly can recreate the special moment or event in their hometown or in a town that is easier to access. For example, a couple who got engaged in Paris can have an Eiffel Tower cake, French Champagne and a live accordion player to set the mood.