Why Choose a Destination Wedding? | Destination Wedding Photographer | Wilmington NC Wedding Photography

Well, wedding proposal season has come and gone and now it is time to start planning! Planning can be fun but it can also be stressful. There are tons of decisions to make: venue, photographer, florist, DJ? And those are just the vendors. After you choose them then you have to make a whole new set of decisions: Chicken or Beef, orchids or peonies, white table cloths or yellow table cloths…. The decisions are endless.

Photo above taken in Germany. 

There is another decision to make… a destination wedding or a local wedding! There are many reasons why you would decide to have a destination wedding… Fits the budget, smaller guest list, easier to plan. However, today I am going to talk about location, location, location!

Photo above taken at The Battleship North Carolina. 

There are many beautiful places to get married however many people look at Wilmington NC as an option. There are so many beautiful options in Wilmington NC. There are 7 beautiful beaches with in an hours drive of Wilmington!

Photo above taken at Ocean Isle Beach NC. 

There is also the beautiful historic downtown, with more then 100 restaurants and bars. Downtown Wilmington NC has a fun night life. Perfect for your after party or to host your rehearsal dinner! Downtown Wilmington also makes for an incredible backdrop for your wedding photos!

Photo above taken in downtown Wilmington.

Lets not forget about about all the beautiful parks and gardens, which make a beautiful backdrop for any event! There are several options such as Airlie Gardens, Halyburton Park and the Arboretum.

Photo above taken at The Arboretum. 

There is one more option for the perfect wedding venue in Wilmington NC… you can choose from several Historic locations such as Saint Thomas Preservation Hall, The Upper Room or the gorgeous Brunswick Town Fort Anderson.

Photo above taken at Brunswick Town Fort Anderson. 

Wilmington NC is just one reason why you should choose a destination wedding! ;) To view more wedding photography please visit www.lesleyveronikaphotography.com! Please allow me to help you have the wedding of your dreams!