Destination Weddings are weddings that take place away from where the bride and groom live. Usually they happen in some of the most exotic and wonderful places in the world like Mexico or Hawaii. These types of non-traditional weddings provide the bride and groom with dreamy, tropical settings, while doubling as an opportunity for guests to experience a place they have never been before. It also gives family and friends a chance to celebrate with the bride and groom over a few days instead of just one day.

But, because destination weddings mean traveling far away from home, the bridal couple and their guests will need additional time for planning. They must also apply a little more due diligence on researching than they would for a traditional wedding. Once you have decided that you want to get away to "tie the knot" destination style, where do you start?