The Venue

Factors to consider are endless!  

To guarantee that as many as your loved ones attend, it might make sense to simply choose a spot close to where most of them live.

The bride’s parents will probably be hard pressed to pay for a wedding halfway across the country near the groom’s family. 

Wedding costs vary greatly from state to state, from big cities to small and from destination to destination.

A separate ceremony and reception may either increase your costs or actually save you money. Generally, it is more convenient for everyone to have it all together. Having your guests and the bridal party go from one location to another could also cause delays so you must plan for that travel time. Weather might also be a factor.

Each town or city handle weddings differently from whether they are handled by the mayor, to what they costs to whether they need to be reserved in advance.

 Destinations might bring special considerations:  Are there travel warnings, political issues, or health concerns in the region? Can it accommodate your guests’ accessibility or childcare requirements?  

Dealing with an unfamiliar area with unknown laws and customs, language barriers and the like truly make it difficult to do some destinations without a knowledgeable local wedding planner.

It's not just in the movies, you can get married quickly in Vegas, but not necessarily on the spot! You'll still need a marriage license and that "Package deal" may come with some hidden charges.