Getting married on a tropical Island in the ideal setting of intimate atmosphere, gorgeous surroundings and most importantly, idyllic weather along with picturesque surroundings, can make last-minute preparations easier to bear.

Resorts/hotels and the Barbados Tourism Authority have worked hard to keep " Destination Weddings" tranquil and simple; this is your chance to throw a party in an exotic location next to the crystal waters with a beautiful sunset as your backdrop. Couples these days are choosing to treat their closest friends and family to a magical vacation here instead of having a large wedding at home.  You can have the trip of a lifetime in a glamorous location and get your wedding and honeymoon all in one and you'll also have an excuse to return here for your anniversary.

Spending a luxurious wedding weekend in a dramatic location like Barbados can often cost less than a large wedding. Fewer guests mean lower catering costs. Wedding Etiquette calls for the Bride and Groom to assist as much as possible with some of the expenses.  Many couples buy their own tickets and, while the bride's family may pay for the wedding package, it's acceptable for guests to pay their own way.
Further, you can opt for a personalized wedding with total involvement in the planning process.  With the aid of the Your Wedding Canvas website, can supply relevant information for the guests to keep them up-dated and our Features will assist you with the planning of the wedding.

With a smaller invitation list, you can invite just a handful of family and your very close friends to the wedding, so that you’re only surrounded by the people that you really want with you, to celebrate the magical event. Alternatively, you can jet off alone and get married in a romantic, private ceremony and your relatives can be a part of it through “Our Canvas”, your personal wedding website.

For couples whose families are spread out across the country, or the world, a wedding in an exotic location can be a bonding opportunity.

The easiest way to be organised is to book with an independent wedding coordinator or one supplied by a hotel with their complete wedding packages.  Establish e-mail communication with your wedding coordinator and use the Wedding Planning Checklist to help make planning that much easier while you relax at home. The internet and e-mail makes it easy to communicate with your coordinator as often as you please.

For even more peace of mind, there’s the option of wedding insurance as most policies cover the cost.  It's wise to take out an insurance policy over and above your holiday insurance to cover every possible eventuality, from the loss of your dress to a hurricane preventing your wedding from taking place.

Marriage ceremonies in Barbados are recognized as being legal and binding in other countries but it is wise to consult your law requirements at home.  This is a very important consideration when planning a "Destination Wedding".

Decorating any non-traditional venue such as for a beach ceremony is like having a blank canvas to work on to paint a portrait of your dreams. The benefit of having a wedding at any non-traditional venue is that often you have less restrictions and more flexibility to control all the elements of your event in the decorating, rather than be forced to work with and design around elements.
Outdoor venues allow you to have fun and express yourself, making your wedding as casual or as formal as you want, on your own terms.

Exotic beautiful flowers are all readily available on the enchanting Island of Barbados.  There are typically a wide variety of beautiful indigenous flowers available in a wide assortment of colors and varieties for those one of a kind bouquets and centerpieces.  For the traditionalist, you can also obtain imported flowers.