Ideas for Weddings Abroad in 2011

Location, Location, Location…Cyprus Yacht Wedding

Imagine exchanging wedding vows on your own private yacht, just you, your loved ones and the Mediterranean Sea!  You can have a civil ceremony on board along with a reception for up to 150 people.  There are a variety of yachts to choose from each with a different size and style so you are certain to find one to suit your dreams.  Why not spend your first night as a married couple in the on board honeymoon suite?  As an alternative, these beautiful crafts are available for a pre-wedding get together and an after wedding thank you party.

Travel and Accommodation Cards

Some guests stress about attending a wedding abroad. Some celebrations are longer than your typical ceremony and not knowing where to stay or what to do in the area can put a damper on their excitement. By including Travel and Accommodation cards this can give guests a little extra peace of mind by providing them with information about the destination and location itself.

Destination Dresses

If you are looking for a designer wedding dress for your wedding abroad then look no further than Maggie Sottero wedding dresses 2011 from the Maggie Sottero Destinations collection.

Eco-friendly or Green Weddings

Going green is important in almost every area of life including weddings overseas. Many couples are choosing organic fabrics, invitations, locally sourced flowers and food etc. In the event of global climate change, making green and sustainable choices helps our environmental crisis tremendously.

Wedding Locations/Venues

Villas, churches, beaches, castles, resorts, hotels, public gardens, museums and yachts are still the most popular locations for weddings abroad and should continue to be in 2011.

Monumental Memories

Whether you are getting married in France, Italy, The Maldives, Goa, Switzerland or Mauritius you have a reason to celebrate your love, so why not bring your wedding destination to your wedding cake! Whether it’s The Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Taj Mahal, Potala Palace, Statue of Liberty or Sphinx of Giza, you have numerous options to share your chosen wedding abroad with your guests by adorning your wedding cake for the party back home.

Article by International Wedding Planner Karen Thornton-Brown

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Yacht - WeddingsAbroad.com

Wedding Dress - Maggie Sottero

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