What Makes an Adventurous Wedding
Weddings are all about two people coming together and solidifying their love for one another. The process can get murky when family and friends get over-involved. Take time as a couple to reflect on what you both want out of your day, not what you think is expected from you. If you’re not the traditional type of person, and you enjoy traveling, summiting mountains, swimming with sharks, or descending into volcanos (or if these at least sound exciting to you) an adventure wedding could be for you!
Adventure weddings shatter the ceiling of normal weddings, it’s all about the experience. Instead of spending your day in a ballroom, imagine spending it in the middle of a desert, or climbing a mountain.
No matter what kind of experience you’re looking for, it’s all about celebrating you as a couple by doing something that you enjoy together. These types of weddings make for amazing memories and even better pictures.
Planning Your Adventure Wedding
Think about a destination that perfectly captures you and your partners’ love. Was your first date a hike? Did you say “I love you” while snorkeling in the Caribbean? Or maybe going on a safari has been on your bucket list. Think about your hobbies and what you have in common to see if you can incorporate that into your ceremony. Either way, you need to choose an adventure that’s meaningful and unforgettable.
It doesn’t have to be an extreme task like climbing Mt. Everest, it could be as simple as going to the rooftop of your favorite skyscraper, or visiting the clouds in a hot air balloon. Use your creativity and passion to brainstorm where you want your big day to take place.
Guests, Or No Guests?
While adventure weddings are completely about you as a couple, you have to consider if there’s anyone you really want to witness your ceremony. When it comes down to it, the bigger the adventure, the more likely your guest list will be at zero.
If you’re okay with that, then move forward with the planning! But, if you have several people in mind that you want there, you need to consider their limitations and willingness to be a part of your adventure.
Some locations can be ideal for 5-10 guests, some could be perfect for 50 guests, while others are best left as the couple and officiant (and photographer of course).
If there’s not a way to incorporate guests into your day, you could consider having a celebration after the fact. Either later that same day, the next day, week, or whatever works best for you. Since you’ve already experienced your special day, you’ll want to share all that happened on your adventure with close friends and family.
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Some Amazing Places To Host Your Adventure Wedding
Now that we’ve laid the groundwork for what an adventure wedding is, and if you’re up for it, the fun part has arrived: choosing where you want to go! Here are a few ideas to spark your creativity.
In a Submarine in the Maldives
Forget the beach and go straight to the bottom of the ocean. You won’t have a lack of guests as you’ll be surrounded by fish, sharks, turtles, and other creatures.
You can also take a look at Forbes Travel Guide for another choice of interest.
https://www.forbestravelguide.com/destinations/maldives-maldives
On a Glacier in Argentina
The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the world’s most famous glaciers. Why not get married while trekking on the top?
In a Hot Air Balloon in Turkey
Cappadocia is the destination for hot air balloons. When you look down you get to admire all the river valleys, cliffs, fairy chimneys, and pillars.
Beside Waterfalls in Havasu Falls in Arizona
One of the bluest waterfalls you’ll ever lay your eyes on, this location will give you the best backdrop for exchanging your vows.
Hiking in El Yunque National Forest (Puerto Rico)
There are many gorgeous hiking trails through this rainforest, some lead right into natural pools. With a high chance that it will rain during your hike, you can test the old legend that rain on your wedding day is good luck.
Don’t Forget The Details
There may be traditional wedding details that you don’t want to ditch like having a bouquet or white dress. Make sure to take into account what you want to be a part of your day and figure out how you can work it in.
If you’re hiking, you’re not going to want to carry around a bouquet. Find a backpack that can accommodate your flowers or do some research on the trail beforehand to see if there’s any wildflowers blooming that you can scoop up to make your own bouquet!
