Are Destination Weddings Popular With Celebrities?
Absolutely. If you really think about it, destination weddings make sense for celebrities who are bombarded by the paparazzi daily. For those who really want to enjoy their wedding and have it be a private affair with their friends and family, many celebrities feel it’s easier and safer to go away to say "I do" than try to handle the press and fans at home. Plus destination weddings are usually quite costly for the couple and guests, celebrities and many of their friends can easily foot the bill!
Absolutely. Many A-list couples chose to whisk themselves away to a gorgeous setting outside of the US. Read the details on major celebrity weddings orchestrated from afar. *Katie Holmes & Tom Cruise: The famous couple said their “I dos” in front of more than 150 guests during a sunset ceremony at the Odescalchi Castle in Lake Bracciano, Italy, in the fall of 2006. Katie carried a bouquet of calla lilies and wore an off-the-shoulder Armani gown complete with an ivory silk train adorned in Valenciennes lace and Swarovski beaded crystal embroidery. The guests enjoyed the sounds of Italian singer Andrea Bocelli at the reception and enjoyed the sweet delights of the couple’s five-tiered, white chocolate cake studded with marzipan roses and white-chocolate chips. *Eva Longoria & Tony Parker: French laws require that couples make their marriage official in a civil ceremony, so on the Friday before their weekend extravaganza, Eva and Tony did just that. For their more lavish Catholic ceremony
