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Think big when it comes to micro destination weddings
Are you torn between eloping with your soulmate but keeping some of the traditional touches of a conventional wedding? You don’t have to sacrifice your vision – you just need to downsize! Micro weddings are intimate affairs with guestlists usually hovering around 50 – versus the usual 100-plus guests (doesn’t really sound like “nearest and dearest” does it?), with all the classic trimmings of conventional ceremonies, just on a smaller scale. Looking to go micro in the tropics but not sure where to start? Let us break things down for you, Wedding Vacations style!
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Dominik and Jean - Pablo Beita Photography
Don’t miss a chance to celebrate
Just because you’re not going big, doesn’t mean you have to stay home (or go to the courthouse, unless you want to)! While the event may be small, it’s still an important occasion so you and your fiancé should do all that you can to get the most out of it. Don’t miss out on the milestones like purchasing the dress, a smart suit or going all out on décor and all the other trimmings of traditional nuptials. Micro weddings give you the freedom to really get creative and cherry pick the features you want and the features you don’t – there’s no room for it anyways! Speaking of room, you’ll also have plenty of non-conventional options to host your special day, from theme parks to art galleries, restaurants or even, oh we don’t know, paradise?!
Remember the basics
We love all the bells and whistles that come with weddings; how could we not? But begin with the basics and build up to your vision! First, the fun stuff – this is a celebration after all and with a smaller event you can focus on setting aside budget to secure the best food and beverages, music and décor to really mark the occasion. Next, make sure you hire a photographer that has your creative vision in mind to capture every intricate moment – even this super intimate setting should be left to the professionals. Last but certainly not least, decide where and when to tie the knot. If you’re hoping for clear skies and good times, our Wedding Consultants can help you find the tropical locale that works for you.
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Hammock Cove Antigua
Bring it all home with the perfect venue
While you might not have a long guestlist, you can still go big with the venue and what’s bigger than a tropical paradise? With a range of destinations to choose from, each as stunning as the next, we’ve got some beautiful spots in mind to blend your celebration with an all inclusive vacation! If you’re looking to play, unwind or both, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to do so at Riu Palace Cabo San Lucas in Los Cabos, Mexico – doesn’t hurt that they offer a variety of wedding packages, too! Intimate affairs like this also call for intimate islands, like Antigua, where you and your guests will find Elite Island Resorts’ luxuriously charming Hammock Cove Antigua near the island’s best attractions!
Trust the pros
That’s us! No matter how many seats at the table, it’s all about how you celebrate! Our team of Wedding Consultants can get you started on the planning process, like finding the right destination and all inclusive resort that ticks off all the boxes on your wish list. After years of working with the experts at gorgeous resorts across Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, they know all the ins and outs of what you can do for your tropical nuptials. Plus, they have great relationships with in-destination vendors so you don’t have to worry about packing a cake (seriously, who would?) or all the décor in your carry-on!
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