- June 18, 2020
- covid19, Destination Wedding Resource, wedding planning
It’s a complicated question: what will happen to destination weddings during this pandemic? In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, couples have cleverly thought of ways to tie the knot. From home matrimonies to local courthouse weddings, newlyweds are, fortunately, finding solutions to remedy canceled or postponed destination ceremonies.
The celebration doesn’t have to stop there, however. With 5-star resorts and venues opening their doors in July 2020, couples can leverage luxury spaces and establishments to host a glamorous destination reception! Here are a few reasons why a destination reception is a perfect way to celebrate your marriage from quarantine:
Vacation with Your Closest Friends

Regardless of how old or young group members are, there’s a stunning oasis out there with perks designed for everyone’s taste and speed. Resorts like Oleo Playa Cancun include exciting adults-only benefits such as refreshing infinity pools complete with swim-up bars and top-shelf liquor. Meanwhile, family-friendly establishments like Sunscape Sabor Cozumel showcase heart-pumping water slide courses that’ll keep your younger guests entertained for the entire vacation. Additionally, you and your travelers will experience the finest in-suite accommodations that money can buy, with many rooms including relaxing Jacuzzis and personalized mattresses.
World-Class Catering

The possibilities are endless. Showcasing reflexible staff members, servers, and chefs, every on-site wedding department can deliver an extraordinary destination reception menu. From classic sitdown dinners to delectable food stations, the night will burst with tasty finger foods and juicy bites galore. And don’t worry about beverages, every wedding package is equipped with high-end alcohol and cocktails to wash down the delicious meal, and can include private bartenders and open bars.
Professional Live Entertainment and Activities

For couples looking for a more extravagant crescendo to the night, spicing up your live entertainment has never been easier. One of the more popular additions to receptions, professional artists create fun portraits of your guests or the surrounding festivities. At certain resorts, the first dance is even accompanied by a visually striking sparklers display, adding a touch of pyrotechnic magic to your enchanting moment. You can even opt for live musicians, stilt performers, Carnivale dancers, and more! Although most add-ons incur extra charges, such perks are worth spending a few more bucks to liven up the celebration.
COVID-19 and quarantine might force some to cancel destination weddings or opt for local ceremonies. That doesn’t mean we can’t plan for an extravagant destination reception. With a bevy of resorts opening up in the near future, the opportunity to travel and celebrate will provide a much-needed reprieve for you, your spouse, and your guests. Along with the benefits listed above, there is an incredible feeling that we can all achieve by not only looking ahead with optimism but also reclaiming our week of love.
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