5 Reasons Why A Domestic Destination Wedding is Totally Awesome

One of the untold secrets of throwing a truly memorable wedding is choosing a magical and romantic wedding location. We love the idea of a destination wedding, but if you don’t want to travel super far for your nuptials, then we’ve uncovered some gorgeous beach-wedding venues in Florida and South Carolina that are not only ideal for a beachside wedding but also perfect places for family and friends to enjoy some relaxing fun under the sun! So, if you’ve never considered a domestic destination wedding on the beach, here are 5 reasons why we highly recommend saying “I Do” at one of these domestic beach-wedding venues. You can't go wrong with great locations and ideal amenities at an excellent value!

Depending on where you live, flights to a beach location in the U.S. are going to be more affordable and the flights will likely be shorter than somewhere outside the United States. You don’t have to travel too far to have a beautiful beach destination wedding and a perfect example of this is Hilton Head in South Carolina, which is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast. We're particular fans of the Holiday Inn Resort Beach House at Hilton Head because you and your guests won’t break the bank getting to the resort or staying there, which makes it a win-win for everyone.

If you’re a couple that has a long list of “maybes” that you are struggling to eliminate from your wedding list, a domestic destination could be your answer. By nature of having your guests travel for your big day, it is almost a sure thing that the “not so close” friends and obligatory invites will likely RSVP no. Having a destination wedding (even if it’s not too far) will help reduce your wedding guest list.

The best part about having a destination wedding is that the entire wedding is an experience that everyone can enjoy, through and through. Everyone will most likely take your destination wedding as an opportunity to have a mini vacation and spend some quality R+R time before and after your big day. So, in reality your wedding is a gift to your guests, a much-needed vacay from the real world.

Just because you aren’t headed to a distant destination, who says you can’t have the hospitality and luxury of one? We searched far and wide for gorgeous beach locations and our friends at Holiday Inn Resorts® offer genuine hospitality that your guests will truly appreciate (bonus: no language barrier). From family-friendly amenities to special booking rates for weddings, the wedding planning teams at Holiday Inn properties ensure you have everything that you need to have a remarkable and memorable wedding day. So, say “bye-bye” to stressful wedding planning and “hello” to hospitality!

We saved the best reason for last! When you have a destination wedding, you can kick start your honeymoon. If you’re thinking of budget-friendly ways to save money on the biggest day of your life, consider having a domestic destination wedding and simply extending your stay. You’ll feel so comfortable staying at these Holiday Inn Resort properties because their newest designs really embody the look and feel as though you’re at a home, rather than a typical hotel. What more could you ask for?