4 Winter Wedding Destinations That Today's Modern Couples Love!
If you and your intended partner desire a wedding that's beyond the realm of the usual cookie-cutter ceremonies, you're getting married in the right decade -- traditional weddings are on the wane in favor of nuptials designed with significant personal meaning in mind. More and more couples are also choosing to ditch the expected June wedding date in favor of winter weddings. Following are four alternatives to the typical wedding venue for couples who want to stray off the beaten primrose path when they begin their journey in lifelong love.
Get Married Under the Aurora Borealis
Few things are more mystically enthralling than the dance of the auroras under a star-studded arctic sky during the middle of winter. Many venues exist for adventurous couples to exchange their vows while the Northern Lights put on a light show that seems designed just for them. The arctic is also popular honeymoon destination for some cultures because it's believed that offspring conceived under the aurora borealis will be unusually lucky in all of their life's endeavors.
Get Married on an Antarctic Cruise
If going to a pristine wilderness like the arctic appeals to you but you and your beloved would like to stray even farther off the beaten path than the arctic, consider going to the antarctic instead. Antarctic cruises run November through March, and involve sailing through some of the cleanest, purest waterways left on planet Earth. You won't see the southern version of the aurora borealis at this time because it'll be summer on near the South Pole. What you will see is an abundance of bird and marine life along with the most magnificent scenery imaginable. The captain of the ship will be able to perform the marriage ceremony while you and your partner stand the ship's deck overlooking flocks of wild penguins!
Get Married at the Elvis Chapel in Vegas!
Whether you're a young couple starting out on your romantic adventure, an older pair who's found love in the prime of your life, or a gay couple who is taking advantage of your much deserved and hard won freedom to legally marry the person of your choice, the Elvis Chapel in Las Vegas has something for you. An old, established Nevada tradition, the Elvis Chapel allows couples the opportunity to design their own personalized fantasy wedding along with the old-fashioned convenience of a quickie wedding at the local county court house. After you and your partner have tied the knot, you can read more here and explore the world class delights of this cosmopolitan city for the duration of your stay. Traveling to Las Vegas during the winter months means that you won't suffer from spring and summer's seasonal heat waves while you stroll among the city lights and sights.
Get Married in Fernwood, California
Fernwood is a small hamlet in Northern California that is renowned for its charming Victorian architecture. Fernwood has a reputation for going all out during the holiday season, creating an authentic, Old-World ambiance that is perfect for nurturing romance. It also has the added benefit of being situated among Northern California's magnificent redwood trees and is full of intimate bed-and-breakfast establishments and cozy cafes if you want to have your honeymoon there as well. Fernwood is also a lovely drive from San Fransisco through Northern California's scenic Highway 101 and is a fabulous winter wedding destination because you can enjoy its beauty without having to compete with the typical summer crowds. The redwood forests are foggy and mysterious during the winter months, providing them with an aura of deeply mystic romance and intrigue.
Remember that today's couples have many opportunities to personalize their weddings that we not available in the past, so be sure to take full advantage of the chance to make your ceremony into the wedding of your dreams!
