Dream Destination Weddings:  Antalya and Rishikesh.

Getting married in a beautiful far off land converts your wedding into a vacation. Choosing a venue for the wedding, many couples dream of an unusual and beautiful place, and the options in the world are tens of thousands: but Antalya and Rishikesh are among the best options. If the sea attraction prevails in Mediterranean or the spiritualism in the Himalayas, then the wedding ceremony in Antalya or Rishikesh will make your ceremony miraculously appealing.

But why Antalya for the wedding?

Antalya is fondly called the Turkish Riviera due to its beautiful sand beaches, first class luxurious hotels and historical background. Having both ageless monuments and all the facilities that will meet the couple’s expectations, Antalya is the perfect place for brides and grooms-to-be.

Breathtaking Venues

 So, the brides have a perfect opportunity to become the goddesses at their wedding and have a great number of stunning wedding places in Antalya. While choosing a place for the wedding, Antalya has everything starting from Aspendos Theatre, which is an ancient theatre, and ending with the modern luxurious hotels located directly on the sea shore, for every taste of each pair.

Excellent Weather:

Antalya promises a good weather given the fact that it has more than 300 days of sunshine in a year. The climate of Cut Off is Mediterranean which means that the weather is pleasing and perfect for marriage ceremonies.

Convenient Accessibility: The international airport and accessible means of transport in Antalya help all the guests from all over the world reach your wedding.

Rich Culture and History:

 It is also possible to go for the infusion of traditional and historical themes into the wedding occasion. Picture yourself actually saying your ‘I do’s against the background of old ruins or a picturesque house central to an Ottoman theme.

Why choosing Rishikesh for your wedding?

Alternatively, on the opposite side of the globe in India, there is a town of Rishikesh, located in the lower part of the Himalayas the atmosphere of the weddings here differs from the atmosphere of the weddings in the USA or Europe but it is also very romantic. Famously termed as the Yoga Capital of the World, Rishikesh is an excellent place if the couple wants their wedding to be spiritual and serene.

Spiritual Atmosphere: Rishikesh also boasts in the holy Ganges river passing through it and several numbers of ashrams that gives a holy nature to the place to make it fit for a wedding.

Scenic Beauty: Rishikesh has all natural beauty, the hills around are greener and there is a river side; this would be a perfect place for photography and rituals performed during the marriages.

Unique Rituals: A wedding in Rishikesh can be filled with astonishing spirits of traditions and a Ganga Aarti ceremony enriches the spirit of the wedding with the sacred meaning.

Adventure Opportunities: For the couple and the guests who are interested in adventurous activities, there are a lot of activities for adventure lovers like rafting, trekking, yoga center which makes it ideal for honey moon.

Making the Decision: Antalya in terms of tourism vs Rishikesh

If considering between Antalya and Rishikesh for a wedding, it is important to determine what kind of experience you want for your wedding. If you want opulence and that special historical aura of the seaside, Antalya is the place to be there whereas to have an opportunity to explore spiritual and nature Rishikesh is the right place. One is the old school style and the other is the modern one, both of which have their own benefits and can fulfil your needs and wishes.

Some useful advice to those who are considering having a wedding in a certain destination.

Visit in Advance: It is advisable to visit Antalya or Rishikesh atleast a few days prior to your wedding to check out the places for wedding ceremonies, talk to the vendors and the coordinators, and finalize everything.

Hire a Local Planner: Hiring the services of a local wedding planner can go a long way in helping her understand some of issue that relate to that culture, the law as well inform her on how some of those aspects might be handled.

Consider Your Guests: Make sure the destination is easily reachable by your guests and has good hotel and/or catering services for all categories of guests.

Incorporate Local Traditions: Integrate some of the local customs in the wedding so that you can have a little departure from the normal and traditional system.

Capture the Moments: You should hire an experienced photographer to take best pictures of the time which you are going to spend there.

Conclusion

Regardless of whether you decide on a wedding in Antalya or Rishikesh, your big day will be nothing short of a fairy-tale. Every country presents stunning sceneries, rich history and traditions that can turn the wedding into spectacular celebration of the couple’s love. These ideas are for the bride who is planning her perfect fairy-tale wedding, in a land where the sun sets in Antalya, or where spirituality of the Indian mysticism rules in Rishikesh.