Wedding Invitations

Wedding etiquette is considering your guest’s pocketbook. Destination weddings are popular choices for modern brides who want a unique wedding. But it can be a burden for guests who want to be there but may not have the finances or the time off work. What was once a one or two day affair can stretch into several days and a trip overseas.

Tropical locations are popular and the event can cost less for you. According to destinationweddings.com a destination wedding can cost less than a traditional one. “Formerly the exclusive domain of celebrities and the ultra-rich, Destination Weddings have in recent years become accessible to more and more couples looking to add an “exotic twist” to their special ceremony. Your destination wedding “…can also turn your wedding day into an unforgettable “mini-vacation” for you and your guests.”

According to an article on CNN: “Now, it might involve three days in Mexico or a long weekend in Maine. There could be scuba diving, cruises, square dancing or a marshmallow roast at a national park.

With a growing number of couples opting to exchange vows far from where they and most of their guests live, saying “yes” to an invite has taken on a whole new meaning.

“Destination weddings” can be fun. And time-consuming. And terribly expensive. Those most likely to be invited to a lot of weddings - people in their 20s, say - also tend to have the least seniority at work and the least disposable income.”

When you plan that dream wedding, keep your guests and their finances in mind. Invite them but also let them know that you don’t expect them to come. Some may welcome the chance to travel, others want to but must decline. As long as your expectations are realistic, go ahead with that destination wedding you’ve been planning.