A Chicago Sun Times publication points out the advantages of getting married abroad. As reported, destination weddings are one of the fastest-growing markets in the wedding industry in the United States. The growing interest is due to the fact that more people just don’t want to go through the stress and expense of a big wedding at home. When choosing an all-inclusive resort, the on-site wedding planner takes charge of the organization and costs are reduced because guests will pay for their own food and drink through their vacation packages.
The report says that while Mexico leads the pack in term of popular sites, other leading destination wedding sites are Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Florida and Hawaii.
Travel agent Lisa Torgerson said that Punta Cana was for people who want to relax, and is first and foremost a beautiful setting.
Another advantage of the destination wedding is that it can turn into a weeklong party for friends and family.
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