By Wendy Rose Gould
Destination weddings are a great option for brides and grooms with an adventurous spirit. However, one of the trickiest parts of planning a destination wedding is the language barrier that comes when the location is not an English-speaking one. To avoid language issues and ensure a smooth wedding planning process, consider English-speaking wedding destination locations for your upcoming vows.
Moon Dance Cliffs in Jamaica
The Moon Dance Cliffs resort in Jamaica, perched atop the dramatic cliffs of Negril, provides a spectacular view of Jamaica and the ocean. Let nature do the decorating and soak up genuine Jamaican hospitality for the duration of your stay. The resort includes suites, on-site villas and rooms, in addition to a sports bar, two restaurants and a spa (perfect for prewedding pampering). The official language of Jamaica is English.
Moon Dance Cliffs Resort
Negril, Jamaica
800-621-1120
moondanceresorts.com
Ocean Edge Resort in Cape Cod, Massachusetts
You know you're getting an English-speaking wedding destination if you keep your nuptial exchange in the United States. The Ocean Edge Resort in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, feels like an international escape, despite its U.S. location. The resort itself is a historic mansion that creates the perfect backdrop for any fairytale wedding. Also included is a carriage house ideal for the reception. It's a glass-encased terrace that overlooks all of Cape Cod bay.
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club
2907 Main St.
Brewster, MA 02631
508-896-9000
Dalhousie Castle in Scotland
Although the Scottish may have a distinct accent, the official language of the country is English. One noteworthy wedding destination venue is the Dalhousie Castle located in historic Edinburgh. The castle itself is a 13th-century fortress that has been restored and furnished with historically accurate embellishments. Dalhousie Castle is located across rolling fields of green pastures and fragrant gardens.
Dalhousie Castle
Cockpen Road, Bonnyrigg
Edinburgh & the Lothians
EH19 3JB, Scotland, UK
011 (+44) 0187 582 0153
About the Author:
Wendy Rose Gould is a professional journalist who has contributed to "Glamour" magazine and the Huffington Post, among other publications. After internships at the "Indianapolis Business Journal," "Kiwanis International" and "NUVO Newsweekly," she earned B.A. degrees in journalism and philosophy from Franklin College in 2008. Gould specializes in health, beauty and fashion topics.
