| When you think of wedding destinations, people | | | | West is a natural destination for planning your |
| dream of far off places like Bali, Costa Rica, | | | | wedding. The architecture surrounding Duval |
| Thailandand other locations. Those are all beautiful | | | | Street is right out of any well known southern |
| romantic wedding destinations but the truth is, | | | | city. Graceful anti-bellum homes have been |
| I've found someidyllic wedding destinations just | | | | renovated into quaint bed and breakfast inns. And, |
| around the corner, so to speak. In keeping with | | | | if you want something more resort like, there's |
| the Five Day Trip theme, Ihave a list of 10 | | | | multiple choice in vacation rentals and luxury |
| memorable and chic wedding destinations that | | | | hotels. The Key West entertainment menu |
| won't break your budget, are easy to get toand | | | | includes, fishing and scuba charters, ghost walks, |
| can be the perfect setting for your perfect | | | | and of course the famous bars and eateries along |
| wedding. The links shown to wedding destinations | | | | Duvall Street. Find out more at... |
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| add the " and copy and paste into your browser. | | | | locations for weddings and honeymoons, but this |
| What's not to love about Mexico? Warm people | | | | particular destination always seems to leave |
| and beautiful beaches make for a close by | | | | lasting impressions: Napa Valley, California with its |
| wedding andhoneymoon destination. Getting there | | | | rolling hills and beautiful vineyards. How can you go |
| is easy and quick; usually just a half day of travel | | | | wrong saying your vows under the branches of a |
| gets an early check in. Make a note of these two | | | | beautiful weeping willow tree? So beautiful, and ,so |
| romantic wedding resorts: Hacienda De San | | | | much to see. napavalley.org |
| Antonio in Colima, Mexico. Built as a coffee | | | | This might be pushing it a little for a five day trip, |
| plantation close to 200 years ago near the foot | | | | but it's easy and can be done affordably. Set your |
| of Volcan de Fuego (an active volcano) this 25 | | | | sights on Maui, Hawaii. Always pictured and |
| suite chic mini resort offers couples a rare | | | | remembered as a premier wedding destination, |
| opportunity to buyout the entire resort for an | | | | Maui might be stretching your budget a bit, but |
| affordable price. Go to one of the coolest hotel | | | | the lush emerald hillsides, majestic cloud rimmed |
| sites at A beautifully executed Flash site, but a | | | | mountains and beautiful beaches make for a |
| little slow to load.) My second recommendation, | | | | wedding and honeymoon setting that will remained |
| Esperanza Resort Cabo, San Lucas is a one of a | | | | etched in your memory for a lifetime. For more |
| kind, 56-room retreat where you may see | | | | info... |
| celebrities and includes amenities found only in | | | | Can you keep a secret? A US Territory, (no |
| more expensive resort hotels. Plush rooms | | | | passport needed) the US Virgin Islands are |
| feature floor to ceiling windows, comfy king size | | | | famous for their beautiful white sand beaches and |
| beds, tall ceilings, hammocks, artsy candles and | | | | aquamarine water. Any one of the three islands |
| water views adding to the ambience already | | | | (St. Tomas, St. John, St. Croix) that make up this |
| present in this posh setting. Wedding packages | | | | lush tropical setting is perfect for a 'barefoot in |
| from $2000. | | | | the sand' beach wedding. Megan's Bay on St. |
| The Caribbean has its share of breathtaking | | | | Thomas, Hawks Nest Bay in St. John and Hibiscus |
| islands and one is St. Lucia. Visit stlucia.org/ and | | | | Beach at St. Croix all offer awesome wedding |
| clickthe 'interactive' map for a tour. Highlights are: | | | | settings. Check out my friend Michelle Smothers |
| Castries/Rodney Bay, Anse Chastanet and | | | | at for a perfect wedding experience. |
| Soufrie. Pigeon | | | | Rounding out my ten wedding destination |
| Island National Park is also highly recommended | | | | recommendations is the Island of Puerto Rico, 40 |
| for an unforgettable wedding scene. | | | | miles west of St. Thomas. Puerto Rico includes |
| Watch Out! Monkey Crossing... reads a bright | | | | just about all the amenities wedding couples could |
| yellow sign tacked to a mahogany tree. Where is | | | | ask for and it's easy and affordable to get there. |
| this you ask? It's the island of Nevis: one other | | | | Chose from a drive through Puerto Rico's |
| highly popular Caribbean wedding destination. This | | | | beautiful rainforest, marlin and other charter |
| 36-square-mile island lies near the top of the | | | | fishing trips, a nighttime swim in a phosphorescent |
| Lesser Antilles archipelago, about 200 miles south | | | | bay, where every movement illuminates the |
| of Puerto Rico, and just west of Antigua. For | | | | water in an iridescent glow. There are countless |
| more info about Nevis go their official site | | | | scuba and snorkel trips available for water |
| How about a 'lil southern charm, ya'll? You might | | | | enthusiasts, too. A favorite wedding and |
| consider Kiawah Island in South Carolina or the | | | | honeymoon destination is the Rincon Beach and |
| epitome of southern hospitality, Charleston. Visit | | | | Resort. Located on the world famous Rincon |
| the official Charleston Visitors Bureau site and click | | | | Beach, this 4-star resort caters to every whim |
| the icon to theright for wedding planners at | | | | and fancy. For more information on planning your |
| One of my favorite cities to visit is Key West, | | | | wedding, follow this link... rinconbeach.com/pages |
| Florida. With it's coastal setting and New Orleans | | | | tropical_weddings.html. |
| style atmosphere (the party never stops) Key | | | | |