While destination weddings have definitely captured the imagination of American couples, what exactly does the term mean?

Put simply, a "destination wedding" takes place away from home, it involves travel, and it usually exte...

Many people choose a destination wedding because they want to combine the wedding and honeymoon, celebrating both in the same wonderful location. Others want to separate the two; enjoying the nuptials with family and friends in one location, and then moving off to another spot, as Mr. and Mrs. for a few private days of relaxation. In either case, travel research will be part of your planning.

Whether you ultimately work with a travel agent, or book

It goes by really fast. Doesn’t everybody tell you that? For those at the center of the whirlwind of festivities—the bride and groom—the day can pass especially quickly.

Tremendous photos will be so valuable to you. They’ll help you to relive the day with each other (“You missed it when Aunt Betty started the conga line?!”), and with all of your family and friends. With websharing, your photos can be enjoyed by all of your guests as well as those who weren’t able to attend.

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Destination Bride: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding Anywhere in the World

Lisa Light's book takes all the worry out of selecting the perfect spot and helps brides avoid stress and last minute surprises when planning a wedding away from home.

“Light is much in-demand as the authoritative voice about an explosively popular nuptial trend, and her book offers th...