The number of bookings for destination weddings in Alberta has significantly increased last year. AMA travel reports that destination weddings among Albertan couples have increased by 8 percent in 2009 from 2008’s already record-breaking number.

AMA Travel specialists alone booked 150 destination weddings which included traveling groups for up to 80 people.

According to Andrew Hopkyns, business director of development for AMA Travel, the main reason for this trend is the cost. He said that marriages aren’t affected by economic crises. People fall in love ang get married regardless of the economic status, but a wedding in Calgary in the month of June is very expensive. That is why most couples opt to have their weddings someplace else.

Travel Cuts office manager, Danielle Bruce, concurred to what Hopkyns said, citing that the cost is usually the deciding factor on where couples conduct their nuptials.

According to Bruce, when engaged couples plan their wedding venues, budgets, and guests, they often think about destination weddings. A destination wedding is suitable for those couples who have financially-able and participative guests, or for those who prefer to have a low-profile wedding with family members only.

For those couples who are not planning to have wedding venue in Durham, AMA said that the most popular wedding destinations are the Mayan Rivera and Punta Cana.

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1. Backyard Weddings.  Smaller size guest list, more intimate settings.  These weddings may be small in size but not in decorative, themed details.

2. Butter cream is making a comeback.  Fondant is falling behind as cake designers are finding tools to allow butter cream to look as smooth as fondant on wedding cakes.

3. Destination Weddings.  Some bridal couples are choosing romantic islands for their nuptials, others are choosing destination that are within driving distance of their hometown.  Destination that are weekend getaways for your guests and romantic locations to tie the knot.

4.  Favors are coming back.  Look out for some really unique, beautiful favors this year.

5.  Color, color, color!  Brides will be overwhelmed with the gorgeous color palette of 2010.

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