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Just Said Yes September 2019

Destination Reception (w/ small local ceremony before)

on January 8, 2019 at 9:38 AM

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I have always wanted a destination wedding at a beach resort, but since getting engaged and reality setting in, I have struggled to find someplace that (1) feels luxurious, but is not too cost-prohibitive for guests who would feel obliged to attend my wedding but really can't afford it ; (2) is...
I have always wanted a destination wedding at a beach resort, but since getting engaged and reality setting in, I have struggled to find someplace that (1) feels luxurious, but is not too cost-prohibitive for guests who would feel obliged to attend my wedding but really can't afford it ; (2) is somewhat private & special (not in the center of a busy resort that holds weddings all day long); (4) could easily accommodate the religious ceremony we want (most packages include non-denominational ceremony); (5) could be easily scaled up or down (as we have large extended families we will invite but don't have a good idea as to how many would be able/willing to travel to a destination). As a result, I am thinking of having a very small ceremony at my fiance's family's church and then doing a destination reception that we invite everyone to (but planned around only our closest guests). This way we don't have to worry about who can and cannot come to the destination and we can just focus on having fun with the those who can come w/o the stress of the actual wedding. Is anyone else planning something like this? Does this sound like a good idea?
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  • Taylor
    Beginner January 2024
    Taylor ·
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    We are the same about the destination wedding. think having an intimate ceremony at home and then a destination reception is a great idea to accommodate everyone.

    • Have you considered Southeast Asia? Places like Bali, Vietnam or Thailand could offer beautiful beach resorts at a lower cost than Caribbean/Mexico destinations. Singapore is also affordable and has amazing gardens if you want something different than a beach. My fiance and I are planning to have a destination wedding at Singapore, she want to have a Garden wedding which she dream to have this and she always loved botanical gardens and places steeped in history. After loads of research, we think we've found the perfect spot - the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Botanic Garden was one of UNESCO Heritage according to this blog https://gowithguide.com/blog/tourism-in-singapore-statistics-2023-the-ultimate-guide-5549 and I think it's really perfect for us and we'll just a have few people that's really close to our hearts and I couldn't ask for more and It sounds like you're being very thoughtful in your planning. Wishing you all the best in creating beautiful memories no matter where you decide to celebrate your love!

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  • J
    Just Said Yes July 2024
    Jana ·
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    I would like to do the exact same thing in Cabo. Which resort did you use?
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  • Jessica
    Just Said Yes May 2025
    Jessica ·
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    How much time passed between your ceremony and reception in Cabo?

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