Embracing the Dream: Exploring the Allure and Concerns of Destination Weddings Abroad ❤️

2016.07.23 published

＼Dreams!／ I Want to Have a Wedding Abroadーーー♡

Among pre-brides, there are likely many who love traveling abroad♡ Packing a trunk with their favorite things, rolling it along to the airport, and zooming off to a foreign city! Just imagining it makes one excited, doesn’t it?♡

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For many people, at least at first, the thought of “I want to have my wedding abroad!” has crossed their minds at least once, right?♡ We often see beautiful wedding scenes in overseas films, and having a wedding abroad might make you feel like a real princess too♡

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Here are the charms and concerns of overseas weddings.

A wedding abroad packed with dreams and aspirations! However, when it comes to actually putting it into action, there are also doubts and worries, right...? So this time, I will explain the charms and concerns of having a wedding overseas.＊ For brides who are interested, be sure to take a look!♡

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Charm of Overseas Weddings 1: You can invite only your closest guests.

You can’t invite everyone from relatives to coworkers and friends for a wedding abroad. But precisely because of that, you can invite only your truly close, carefully selected, and trustworthy guests♡ It’s likely to be a warm and homely wedding throughout♡

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Charm of Overseas Weddings 2: Preparing the reception is easy.

Unlike Japanese receptions, where you invite dozens or hundreds of people, overseas weddings are small-scale. Therefore, preparations like invitations, place cards, and favors are much more relaxed and easy♡ The atmosphere of an overseas wedding is already wonderful, so the quality doesn’t have to be that high＊

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Charm of Overseas Weddings 3: It’s actually more affordable than having it in Japan.

What do you think the average total cost for [ceremony & party & travel expenses & accommodation] abroad is? Surprisingly, the answer is 1 to 1.2 million yen!♡ Ultimately, having a wedding abroad can be more reasonable than hosting a reception domestically, which is one of the attractions of overseas weddings♡

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Charm of Overseas Weddings 4: You can make memories abroad with everyone.

Traveling abroad is a special moment that stays strongly in your memory throughout your life♡ Creating such wonderful memories with your important guests is an incredibly happy thing＊ Let’s have an extravagant overseas trip for the wedding at least!♡

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Charm of Overseas Weddings 5: You can gift your parents a trip.

Your father and mother, who have worked hard for your upbringing. They may not have had the chance to travel abroad much before. But surely they would be overjoyed to get a wedding and international trip gift from their fully grown son or daughter on the special occasion of their wedding♡

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Charm of Overseas Weddings 6: Locals celebrate with you.

When you have a wedding abroad, local foreigners may greet you cheerfully or honk their horns in celebration!♡ This is an experience unique to overseas settings♩

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Charm of Overseas Weddings 7: You can leisurely tour before and after the ceremony.

Having time to enjoy meals with guests or relax with your husband before and after the wedding is one of the charms of an overseas wedding♡ You might even get to visit tourist spots you wanted to check out＊

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Charm of Overseas Weddings 8: It will definitely be a wonderful and stylish wedding!

Under the blue sky and emerald blue sea♡ With cheerful local staff and the sparkling smiles of the newlyweds♡ These elements come together for an overseas wedding, and it’s guaranteed to create an incredibly stylish and wonderful space＊

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Next, let's introduce five concerns about overseas weddings.

Concern of Overseas Weddings 1: You can't do an in-person inspection.

Not being able to inspect the chapel or party venue where you will hold the ceremony in advance is a troubling point... You can only rely on photos and videos to form an image. However, if we think positively, it means you will have a magical first meeting with the venue! Let’s be moved together!♡

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Concern of Overseas Weddings 2: Transportation costs can be steep.

The concern when traveling abroad is the cost of flights... Not only your own transport costs but also the travel expenses for guests can be quite high, making it a little burdensome＞＜. It’s essential to have a solid discussion involving the bride and groom and their parents about this matter＊

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Concern of Overseas Weddings 3: There are many people to inform when you return to Japan.

You are inviting only close family, relatives, and best friends to the overseas wedding. However, there are many other important people too, right?＊ It might be a little challenging to report to those people back in Japan that “we got married!” after returning home...

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Concern of Overseas Weddings 4: You need to consider the timing.

Depending on the location or season, it might be the rainy season with lots of rain or a place prone to heavy showers. Try to avoid such periods as much as possible, and set up a schedule and location with mild weather and comfort in mind＊

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Concern of Overseas Weddings 5: Coordinating the schedule is difficult.

When it comes to overseas weddings, it’s a prerequisite for guests to stay for several nights. There’s a lot to arrange, like hotel reservations and transportation from the airport that the bride and groom have to handle. Make sure to coordinate smoothly with the travel agency and handle the arrangements with ample time♡

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【Summary of Popular Overseas Wedding Locations♡】

① Guam...Approx. 3-4 hours from Japan by direct flight. Easy to communicate in Japanese♡ The dry season with less rain is from December to May.

② Hawaii...Approx. 8-9 hours from Japan by direct flight. Easy to communicate in Japanese♡ The dry season with less rain is from April to September.

③ Bali (Indonesia)...Approx. 7 hours from Japan by direct flight. The dry season with less rain is from April to September. It attracts many Japanese tourists♡

④ Australia...Approx. 7-9 hours from Japan by direct flight. Time difference with Japan is 1 hour♡ The seasons are opposite to Japan, making October to winter a comfortable time to visit.

⑤ Europe (Germany, France, Italy)...Approx. 12-15 hours from Japan by direct flight. You can have a wedding in historic castles or churches♡ The best season is around late spring to autumn.

＼Let's Soar Away♡／ A leap toward the dreamed overseas wedding!

How was it?♡ I introduced the charms and concerns of overseas weddings. With positives, there are also negatives, as is the case with everything in life. So, why not hold your once-in-a-lifetime wedding in the liberating atmosphere of overseas locations??? Let's boldly zoom away together♩

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