While browsing at magazines at our local Border’s, I came across a new magazine called “Caribbean Bride: The Ultimate Caribbean Wedding Guide”. It was launched last month out of Barbados. Caribbean Bride is one of a kind as there is no other like it in the Caribbean. It aims to be a one-stop-shop for everything wedding.
One of its articles give 10 reasons to get married in the Caribbean. They are very god and funny.
- Before you even get married you’re already on your honeymoon.
- You’ll have a golden tan before the ceremony.
- Your wedding cake is made with rum.
- You can have a second reception when you get home to show off all over again.
- Your fiancé’s aunt Esther who always refers to you as the “chunky bride” isn’t likely to shell out a little extra for the trip so she’ll just have to watch the webcast. Darn.
- No shoes required. You can get married barefoot on a beach with the waves hitting your ankles.
- No one’s ever heard of the chicken dance.
- The weather may be too warm to wear your great-grandmother’s astoundingly heavy brocade and beaded wedding dress she so wanted you to wear some day, bless her heart.
- There’s no need for a band. The sound of the waves is music to your ears!
- Celebrities do it.
No doubt these 10 “reasons” show that destination weddings offers you an opportunity to have a relaxed and unique wedding in a beautiful Caribbean setting.
And number 11 … If you choose to get Marry in Puerto Rico and you are a U.S. Citizen, you do not need to bring your passport.
While I love formal weddings too, I do a lot of destination weddings and they are very special.
