Consider a closer “destination” wedding.

The idea of planning a destination wedding seems to often happen for a variety of reasons. The romance of traveling to a unique location, wanting to keep the wedding small or revisiting a place that has special meaning. The problem these days is that destination weddings have gotten quite pricey. So how do you create a wedding that has a destination feel at an affordable cost?

Out of the box destination weddings can be memorable and affordable. Your “destination” wedding doesn’t have to be an expensive location, instead consider a city in your own state that can offer guests a new take on an area they haven’t really explored. Once you select your location, you can help put together a some fun and affordable activities that can make it feel like they are miles away.

If you live in Texas consider renting a ranch that you can take over. The Lotus Ranch Is a beautiful ranch location in Wimberly, TX. They have 40 enchanting acres known as “a little bit of heaven”. Located between Austin and San Antonio, in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country they offer sleeping accommodations for up to 31 people.

In Colorado, the Butterfly Pavilion allows you to marry amongst thousands of butterflies. The sanctuary offers a variety of activities for guests who will feel they’ve experienced something fun and unique.

Taking of advantage of unique venues close to home can offer a great alternative to faraway locations. Your guests will appreciate getting to know a place close to home they may never have gotten an opportunity to explore.