The Planning Edit
Destination vs. Local Wedding
What you gain in a week away, and what you give up at home.
The WedCanada Collective
A destination wedding does not have to mean a flight to another continent. For many Canadian couples it means a lodge in the Rockies, a winery in Niagara or the Okanagan, or an inn on the South Shore of Nova Scotia: somewhere far enough from home that the weekend feels like an escape.
The trade is simple. A destination usually brings a smaller guest list, a longer celebration and a stronger sense of occasion. A local wedding brings the people who could not travel, an easier planning process and the comfort of familiar vendors.
If you choose to travel, plan a site visit, work with local professionals who know the region, and give guests their dates and accommodation details early. Many couples find a middle path: a celebration 2 or 3 hours from home, close enough to drive and far enough to feel special.