What could be more romantic than slipping away and getting married in one of the most beautiful places in the world? The destination wedding trend is huge and growing. It has become so popular that there is now an entire magazine devoted to the subject, appropriately titled Destination Weddings.

If you’re planning a destination wedding, you and your groom could go alone or you could be a small group. However, it is unlikely that 300 of his friends and family will accompany him to the Caribbean. For some people, the idea that they don’t have to worry about all the paperwork and people is the attraction.

Plus, destination weddings usually cost less than a traditional wedding, plus you get the honeymoon for free.

Caribbean all-inclusive resorts have developed complete destination wedding packages. Couples resorts that have properties throughout the Caribbean and Mexico are leaders in the destination wedding industry.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is also a popular destination for weddings. The Esperanza hotel offers a beachfront wedding pavilion for up to 100 guests and smaller groups can even choose to get married on a yacht.

Italy is probably the most romantic country in the world, and it can’t be beat as a wedding destination. On the Amalfi Coast, the Capri Palace Hotel and Spa, overlooking the Bay of Naples, is a great location for a destination wedding.

If you want to stay in the US, Hawaii is probably the classiest national wedding destination. South Pacific style and Hawaii’s natural beauty make it a great choice.

Finally, you may want to think about getting married on board a cruise ship. On most lines, she will have to have the legal ceremony in port, but her Princess can do weddings at sea. Ask your travel agent to put you in touch with the cruise line’s wedding coordinator for more information.

On land or sea, at home or abroad, every wedding should be romantic and special. If traveling to a great place to get married tempts the passion for wonder in you, start exploring the idea of ​​having a destination wedding.