Selecting a destination wedding

It’s the perfect ending to the best weekend of your life, the weekend everyone dreams of the weekend you said “yes, I’ll marry you!” Congratulations, you’re engaged and with that title now comes the responsibility of making some of the biggest decisions for the day you walk down the aisle and say, “I do.”

Now in all fairness there can be thousands of decisions to make, from the color of your dress to the hairstyle you choose that day, to the type of cake you want at the reception. It’s endless and truly can be overwhelming. That is why I cannot stress more about hiring a wedding planner. It’s supposed to be the best day of your life, right? So why sweat the small stuff and leave it to a professional. Of course, there’s one last exciting decision that only you and your significant other can make, and that epic dilemma is the location for your wedding.

Let’s face it, due to our ever-changing restrictions for indoor events and capacity levels, the wedding industry is seeing a boom in outdoor destination weddings. Truth be told Mother Nature is much more picturesque than the confines of a brick and mortar more traditional option. Believe it or not there’s much more that goes into selecting the site than just a pretty backdrop for your Kodak moment.

Now before you get too technical on things like permits or availability one must consider proximity to viable hotel accommodations and ease of transportation options to and from your venue of choice. At the end of the day, it is YOUR big day, but the loved ones, the ones you want to share your big day with, need not be late for YOUR important date!

Ok, so now that you’ve ruled out a wedding in the middle of the desert, (lack of most Uber rides and a safe hotel within a 70-mile radius) you can begin to narrow it down to a few breath-taking destinations.

Beach vibes, groom, and brides are never a bad combination when it comes to saying, I do. Always a popular option to consider as there are endless options for your guests to lodge if they’re traveling from out of town. On a side note, this dubs as a vacation to many marking “save the date” who may live in middle America and rarely get the chance to see the ocean. Some beaches will require a permit if getting wed directly on the coastline. However, depending on your desired beach of choice, there are many beachfront resorts that can help answer these questions and provide you with all necessary information. As mentioned earlier, this is why hiring a professional wedding planner can be so valuable.

Wine country, yes, I said it, and wine not! Wineries have been on the uprise to many of the destination weddings for 2022. What better way to cherish your loved one than sharing it in the country away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The clear skies and sounds of nature make this a highly desirable location. It’s also an added plus that many of the local wineries have room accommodations for the newlyweds and those attending. As an added bonus the wedding reception will never go dry as endless amounts of wine are being made daily on site!

The game of golf causes lots of anguish and stress to those of us who attempt the sport, but in reality, is a very peaceful and tranquil setting to get hitched. With all the lush landscaping and scenes out of a discovery channel documentary, it’s a sure-fire way to capture that perfect Instagram photo sesh from the big day. And let’s be honest here, choosing the golf course option relieves the guilt later on in the marriage when your spouse wants to hit the links on a Sunday. Now they can easily say, “babe, it just reminds me of our wedding day!” See, it’s a win win!

There are so many options to consider and decisions to make but remember the easiest decision was the day you said, “I do” and that’s what it’s all about in the end. Whatever outdoor site makes the most sense for you makes the most sense for us here at Chariot Restrooms. We have experience and have hosted for every unique destination wedding you can think of. So, remember when you know it’s time, Chariot Restrooms will make sure the toilets shine!