Newly Engaged: A Guide to Planning Your Destination Wedding and Honeymoon

First of all, congratulations on your recent engagement! We know how much fun planning a wedding can be – especially when gathering your loved ones together for a destination wedding. And while there are tons of options to choose from, don't let the planning process overwhelm you. (Not yet, anyway.) We've got plenty of suggestions, expert advice and visual stimulation to get you started. So dig in, get inspired, and – most importantly – have fun.

10 Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding
Still undecided on whether or not you should plan a destination wedding? Hopefully you're not, but if you need a little push, here are 10 reasons to take the plunge!

SEARCH FOR YOUR PERFECT WEDDING DRESS

	Wedding Dresses by Shape From curvy to athletic, petite to pear – we've rounded up 24 of our favorite wedding gowns to flatter every figure.
	24 Wedding Dresses Under $5,000 Believe it or not, your dream dress is out there — and it doesn't have to blow your budget. Choose your style — classic, vintage or sexy — to find one that's right for you.
	Say Yes to Wedding Style Randy Fenoli from TLC's Say Yes to the Dress dishes on his favorite bridal trends that are modern, chic and will stand the test of time. We complemented his choices with fab picks of our own, perfect for destination brides.

FIND WEDDING INSPIRATION

	Wedding Idea Galleries Paying attention to the details is what makes your destination wedding an over-the-top success. Whether you draw on seasonal elements, highlight your locale or focus on a theme, these accessories should give you some inspiration.
	Real Weddings The best advice comes from brides who have already executed their destination weddings beautifully. Get inspired with photos of gowns, flowers, favors, cakes, stationery and more.
	Flowers, Flowers, Flowers Whether your heart is set on something classic or unconventional, the flower options for bouquets can be overwhelming. We're here to help, offering nine inspiring themes for various locales, from classic roses and fragrant herbs to bright tropical blooms.
	See Your Face on a DWH Cover! Now your romance can be front-page news with our interactive Cover Maker. Upload a photo and you can instantly star on your own cover of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons magazine – a fun Save-the-Date idea or engagement announcement!

WEDDING PLANNING ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

101 Destination Wedding Planning Tips
We polled the wedding experts, and here's the result: Great destination wedding advice that works wherever you wed.

Destination Wedding Invitations
We asked three experts to answer frequently asked questions about wedding invitations. Read what they had to say about everything from wording to timing to cutting costs.

Consult a Destination Wedding Planner: The A-List

We've scoured the globe to find the top destination wedding planners who combine decades of experience with a true passion for their work. If you're searching for a trustworthy planner to make your dream wedding come true, look no further!

CHOOSE A WEDDING LOCATION AND FIND A VENUE

	Wedding & Honeymoon Destination Guides From Europe to the Caribbean and across the entire United States, browse our destination pages and photo galleries for the best advice on where to stay, what to do and what to see in more than 75 different locales.
	8 Venues for Seaside Weddings ]You don't have to have your toes in the sand to enjoy I do's with a view. These eight amazing resort terraces, decks and lawns deliver picture-perfect seaside vistas.
	9 Historic Hotels for a Destination Wedding Historic hotels have an ambience all their own. Add in a great location — our nine picks are within walking distance of sites like Yosemite National Park and the White House — and you have an unbeatable home base for a wedding away.
	How to Marry in California We scoured California to find the top wedding venues. Check out our picks in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs and Lake Tahoe.
	25 Top Florida Wedding Venues With quaint inns, historic hotels and sprawling beach resorts, Florida may have the wedding site you seek. Here are our top picks across the Sunshine State.
	12 Best Caribbean Beaches for Weddings The perfect beach is a matter of opinion, particularly when it's the backdrop for your wedding. Here are details on 12 beaches in the Caribbean — from ultra-private to lively — to help you find the one that's right for you.

FORGET THE WEDDING – PLAN THE HONEYMOON!

	Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2012 Take a break from all the wedding planning and find some honeymoon ideas! We guarantee these top honeymoon destinations are so not last year.
	16 Romantic Honeymoon Resorts Looking for something unique for your wedding or honeymoon? We found 16 buzzed-about resorts in some of the world's most romantic places.