According to KGO-TV, about 20 percent of all weddings are now destination weddings.
These celebrations can take place in any type of locale including beaches, out-of-town cities, foreign countries and other tourist destinations.
Experts say the economy may be the driving force behind the popularity of these celebrations.
"With the current economic situation, destination weddings have become the affordable option to have an extraordinary wedding without breaking the bank," said RomanceTravelConcierge.com's Melissa Tindage.
The reason why these sometimes elaborate weddings can be cheaper often comes down to numbers. Since fewer people will travel to go to a wedding, hosts save money on food, alcohol and other costs.
Regardless of where your destination wedding is held, expert planners say that a welcome bag or basket is a great way to make guests feel special when they arrive.
These can be assembled in advance and left with the front desk or concierge of the hotel to deliver to each guest's room.
According to TheKnot.com, essential items to include in these welcome bags include a detailed schedule, a local map, snacks, essentials specific to the location (i.e. sunscreen for a beach wedding) and bottled water.
Adding personal touches such as custom wedding water bottle labels or personalized wedding candy bars in the welcome bags can help build excitement and make guests feel included in your celebration.
