Getting married is a big decision, which involves not just the two people who are promising to be with each other for the rest of their lives but also for the two families involved. Tying the knot is a  decision that changes the definition of forever. And something that special must be planned in great detail so that you can cherish those memories for the rest of your lives. Couples are increasingly opting for unique ways to make their D-day memorable, not just for them but for everyone involved as well; and one of the more common ways to ensure that is by planning a destination wedding.

Destination weddings are not just about choosing a great location to get married. It’s all about ensuring that both the bride and groom and their respective families, can let their hair down and have a great time both at the event and also before and after. Here we give you a few destination ideas that might help you plan your own wedding!

Paris

What better place to say your wedding vows than in the most romantic place on earth, the “city of love” – Paris! However, before you set out planning your wedding let us warn you that you cannot have a legal wedding here (unless you are a French citizen or have lived for more than 40 days in Paris – with bills to prove it!) So, make sure that you legalize your marriage with a civil ceremony in the city where you live. And to fulfil your dream of a destination wedding, head to Paris and conjure up a religious ceremony headed by clergyman on a yacht over the Seine or a symbolic ceremony with a view of the Eiffel Tower behind you!

Las Vegas

So, if you’re an adventurer and have got the perfect partner-in-crime to have crazy adventures for the rest of your lives then why not start your journey with one? Getting married in Las Vegas is a brilliant idea – you could opt for the picturesque Venus Garden at Caesar’s Palace with its classic Roman architecture and brilliant foliage giving you a royal feel or you could jump into the Big Apple Roller Coaster at the New York New York after a 15-minute ceremony that is topped up by a crazy roller-coaster ride! Las Vegas has options for people with all budgets and all sorts of ideas, right from the last-minute 24-hour chapel ceremony to grand ballrooms at the huge hotels on the Strip!

Italy

Italy is a true beauty that offers visitors with a breathtaking variety of locations! Right from medieval castles to green countrysides in Tuscany on to the rocky coastline of the Amalfi Coast, Italy offers you numerous wedding destinations to choose from. You could opt for a quick trip to the laidback island of Capri to say your vows or opt for a pier wedding in one of the many fishing villages on the Amalfi Coast. Alternatively, you could get married in a stunning castle in the Tuscan town where you could be transported to the fairytale world of love and romance!

India

The oriental land of mysticism and exotic offerings, India is often on the list of many travelers. What about making a dream trip to India come true by combining it with your big day? You could have a hippie wedding on the beaches of Goa or opt for the royal heritage offered by the palaces in Rajasthan! You could go up to the hill stations on the foothills of the Himalayas and have an adventure of a wedding or travel down south to tie your knot at one of the many ancient but interesting temples of South India. North to South, East to West India has a multitude of options for you to choose from if you’re looking for an exotic destination wedding.

New Zealand

One of the most beautiful countries in the world, New Zealand is known for its stunning scenery and its amazing variety ranging from snowy peaks to fjordlands to southern lakes and coastlines. With such a brilliant diversity to choose from, organizing a destination wedding in the wonderful land of New Zealand is a brilliant option! Book a luxury resort in Queensland and have a private wedding overlooking the lakeside with the mountains on the backdrop; or what about flying out to the snow-capped Tasman Glacier to say your vows in the pristine white beauty

Any destination can make your wedding beautiful, if you are with the one you love. So, what about exploring options ranging from your own backyard with friends and family to an exotic wedding at a far-off destination? The choice is yours and the options are innumerable – so get started!