Yes, exotic honeymoons are popular for today's newlyweds. And why not? It may be one of their only opportunities to travel to some of these far away lands before starting a family.

A big trend for many couples is a destination wedding where all their guests meet them in another state, a cruise ship or even a foreign country. For Mississippi brides, beach and Caribbean weddings are popular. But, for many brides around the world and Mississippi, Natchez, Vicksburg, and the Mississippi Delta like Greenwood or Clarksdale is their destination wedding. For these brides, they want history, charm and tradition.

Why are more and more couples opting for a destination wedding? The reasons are too numerous. At Premier Bride of Mississippi, we have found the main reasons are:

1. The bride and groom want a unique experience.
2. This is a time for a family and friend's reunion.
3. The twosome want to spend more time with their family and friends.

Let's look at destination weddings. Even though you are in a foreign country or another city or state, you may still have the same worries and concerns. What if something goes wrong? Of course, you have the added stress that you are in a foreign country or a city or state where you don't have the regular contacts. You are at the mercy of the locals.

Here are some tips for making this easier and less stressful:

1. Use a professional travel agent to make the travel reservations and accommodations for your group.
2. Find out if there are any local legal issues.
3. What paperwork is required and what is the timeline for filing? Marriage License, Divorce Decree (if applicable), Passport(s), Birth Certificate(s).
4. Hire a local Wedding Consultant. This person knows the right professionals for your wedding and can save you a lot of grief and stress.
5. Many resorts have an on-location wedding consultant. Use these people even if there is a fee. Again, it will save you unnecessary headaches and stress.

An on-location consultant knows all the required documentation and will see that you have it. This individual will see that every detail is planned long before your arrival and that you have good and trust worthy wedding vendors along with the proper contracts. Should you choose to bring in some of your own vendors (e.g. your own photographer, floral designer, videographer, etc.), this consultant can help you and them. Little things like each person being properly picked up at the airport and given the planned-for-accommodations, can all be handled by the local consultant. This local person understands the area and travelers. Before beginning local tours and sightseeing, your wedding consultant will see that your guests are well rested. Everything has been planned well in advance. Finally you may want to incorporate can local customs to make your wedding truly unique, one that your friends will talk about for a very long time. All this can be arranged through the local on-location consultant.

For honeymoon and/or destination specialists in your area, go to the and Premier Bride of Mississippi website: www.premierbridems.com/wedding-honeymoons-travel-agents www.premierbridems.com/wedding-destination-weddings