5 Great Reasons To Choose Malaysia As Your Wedding Destination

5 Great Reasons To Choose Malaysia As Your Wedding Destination

What's the first image that comes to mind when you think of a 'Destination Wedding'? More often than not, it'll be lush tropical islands kissed by the sun. When it comes to white sandy beaches and blue crystal waters, there are few better locations than Hawaii, Bali, Mauritius, Maldives and the Caribbean. And while each of the above mentioned is truly a tropical paradise, a new challenger is steadily rising to the fore, knocking over the competition and etching its place as the number one wedding destination in the world. Welcome to Malaysia - the ultimate dream location for your wedding. Why Malaysia? The reasons are numerous. But let's examine what we believe are five distinct advantages that this amazing country holds over its competitors… 1. Price Factor When it comes to India, you just can't take the 'price' factor out of the equation. Every Indian - and that includes the crème-de-la-crème - wants the best product for a competitive rate. Where weddings are concerned, costs simply tend to escalate. Malaysia offers the best value for money when it comes to hotel accommodation, honeymoon packages, wedding coordinator, catering, etc. For example, cost of a room in a five star hotel can be almost 40% less than in India. Then again, when you're shopping - be it imported goods or locally made products, you're sure to get a lot more your money's worth. And that makes perfect sense because nobody wants to risk starting their marriage in debt. 2. Proximity To India The distance between India and Malaysia is 3,810.7 km (2,367.8 mi). Approximate flight duration time from Kuala Lumpur to New Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai is a little under 5 hours. And that means if you take the night flight from India, you'll still arrive in the wee hours of morning in Malaysia, fresh as a daisy. And no jetlag that Europe and the Americas bring! 3. Beautiful Beaches Malaysia has a gorgeous coastline to tempt even the most jaded traveller. Blessed with a tropical climate all year through, it has scores of island and beach resorts situated both in peninsular Malaysia and Eastern Malaysia that rival the ones in Thailand and Indonesia. Beneath the warm coral seas, world-class dive sites await exploration. Being relatively unknown, you are quite likely to discover cheaper and unspoilt virgin destinations that are waiting to be explored. More sun, sand, and sea is what Malaysia promises - and delivers as well. That's enough reason to continue your honeymoon here! 4. Delectable Cuisine According to the Lonely Planet travel guide, Malaysia has 'one of the best assortments of delicious cuisines in the world. True indeed! Malaysia is hands down one of the finest destinations in the world to satisfy any culinary yearning. The dynamic mixture of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisines are just a few of the popular influencing flavours. Many Malay dishes revolve around a rempah, which is a spice paste or mix similar to Indian masalas, which are made by grinding up fresh or dried spices and herbs to create a spice paste which is then sautéed in oil to bring out the aromas. During your Malaysia stay, do try the Nasi Lemak, Nasi Dagang, Roti Canai, Nasi Goreng, Curry Laksa and Satay. One thing's for certain - your wedding guests will be left licking their fingers. 5. A Multicultural Society Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures. Comprised of two regions separated by 640 miles of the South China Sea, with Peninsular Malaysia to the west and Malaysian Borneo to the east, the country is a federation of 13 states that is home to an estimated population of nearly 30 million people belonging to different ethnicities. So how about incorporating a traditional Chinese tea ceremony in your wedding? Or have Malay music played in the background of your reception? Or having a traditional Malaysian wedding? By blending different cultures together, it will guarantee a truly memorable and extraordinary wedding experience.