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Frugal brides and grooms still walk Caribbean aisles

USATODAY.com: "The dour economy is not stopping brides and grooms from the USA from saying 'I do' on Caribbean sand.

Many hoteliers expect to handle about the same number of destination weddings this year as 2008, despite a drop in overall bookings. A 2006 survey estimated that 16% of U.S. unions took place in a destination setting, which also saves money by combining the ceremony with the honeymoon."

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