Out of the many, many couples who dream of a destination wedding, comparatively few actually take the leap and do it. We all dream about certain things that seem so right in our minds eye, but we cant quite seem to take those first steps to making them reality. Its easy to see how planning a wedding in a far-off locale could be an overwhelming process to begin. Maybe youve always dreamed of getting married on some sun-drenched Tuscan hillside; but when you start to consider the logistics, you realize that dont know how to say much more than ciao, you couldnt locate the region on a map, and you cant even remember whether they still use the lira, and so the most logical thing to do is to forget that silly idea.
But perhaps the only thing most couples need to make that first move towards a destination wedding is a change in perspective. Because what is a wedding, really, if not two individuals declaration of their commitment to love one another through thick and thin, in a way that is theirs and theirs alone? And yet so many couples turn what should be the most personal, intimate day of their life into a quest to please family members and church communities and overbearing friends. A destination wedding provides the perfect escape route from this nightmare scenario...youre not eloping, exactly, but you are sending a message to all interested parties that the wedding, just like your marriage, is going to be on your terms! And of course, you make it clear that you want them all to take part in your special day and the rest of your life as a couple. That said, a destination wedding doesnt necessarily mean saying your vows atop the highest rocky outcropping in the Italian Alps, where your grandmother will need to be dropped in by helicopter and small children will need oxygen. You can choose a setting thats special to you and make sure that all your loved ones who attend are taken into consideration.
So, in short: dont give up on your dream of a perfect destination
wedding in italy! Your wedding day should, above all, celebration your individual love story...which, most likely, includes the presence of cherished family and friends. And above all, if youre ready to take the first steps in planning and you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and confused, dont hesitate to ask for some professional help.
