If you're considering having your destination wedding in Phoenix, Arizona, here are six advantages you want to consider:
- Sunny weather
Phoenix is known for its warm weather and is the sunniest major city in the United States! This means you can plan an outdoor wedding any time of the year without worrying about rain or other inclement weather.
- Convenient location
Phoenix is easily accessible from major cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Denver, making it easy for all your guests to travel to your wedding. The city also has a major airport, which makes it easy for out-of-town guests to fly in.
- Smaller Guest List
Destination weddings usually tend to have a smaller guest list. This can make the wedding more intimate and allow for a more personal experience with those who are able to attend. Having a slightly smaller guest list may also help reduce costs.
- Longer Celebration
A destination wedding can often be a longer celebration, allowing you and your guests to enjoy more time together and potentially explore Phoenix before or after the wedding. Phoenix, Arizona offers many year-round activities for everyone to enjoy! From hiking the desert mountains, playing a round of golf, having a spa day, or maybe winning big at one of the many casinos – there is something for everyone to do!
- All-in-One Experience
Our Wedgewood Wedding’s all-inclusive wedding packages provide an all-in-one service, which including catering, DJ, MC, & officiant services, personalized wedding cakes, centerpieces, and wedding planning / day of coordination and so much more. This can make the planning process simpler and less stressful for you!
- Honeymoon Destination
Since the wedding is already taking place at the destination, it can also serve as a honeymoon location for you after the wedding festivities are over. Phoenix has a wide range of accommodations, from luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels and vacation rentals. This can save time and money on planning a separate honeymoon trip.
A destination wedding can also come with a couple of potential challenges, such as additional travel costs and, perhaps, language barriers. However, with careful planning and communication, these challenges can be overcome, and a destination wedding in Phoenix can be a truly magical experience!
Contact us today to arrange an in-person or virtual venue tour at any of our beautiful Phoenix, AZ wedding venues! Call or text 866.966.3009 or email us to talk about your wedding ideas in more detail.
Advice from Mikayla Miller, Wedding Expert at Colby Falls by Wedgewood Weddings