You may have heard horror stories about planning a wedding, and truthfully it is no mean feat to get hitched without a hitch. The drama that goes along with traditional weddings is not for everyone and the idea of getting on a plane and marrying in some far off land is too good for some to pass up. A destination wedding will cut out most of the common complications that a traditional wedding suffers, such as tricky and extensive guest lists, invitations and uncomfortable seating arrangements.
A destination wedding may also just be a good excuse to get all your closest family and friends in the one place for a mini holiday. Whether your dream is to wed on a secluded beach in the middle of nowhere or to get married in Times Square, we have some essential guidelines to follow so your dream destination wedding doesn’t turn into a
nightmare.
It’s always a good idea to visit your chosen wedding destination before you begin planning, that way you will know the area and can direct guests where to go, what to do and where to stay. If you can’t get to the location, try to talk to people who have been there and do some thorough online research. Does the destination offer any wedding planning services? Does the venue have a wedding coordinator? If yes, then keep in regular contact with them to ensure their vision of the wedding is in keeping with yours. If
there are no planners on hand to help, then make a contact at the venue and talk to this person through
the entire planning of your destination wedding.
Be sure to talk to the person who will be marrying you on the day to discuss the ceremony and learn of
any cultural etiquette or legal requirements that may exist.
You can find travel agencies that specialise in organising destination weddings or companies such as Wedding Destinations. For companies such as theirs, this is their full-time job so organising your wedding from A to Z should be a synch. It is also much easier to stay on budget if you have chosen one of their package deals.
Make sure you give your guests plenty of warning about your wedding so that arrangements can be made and money can be saved. It is a big ask to invite people half way around the world, so don’t be upset with friends or family if they simply can’t make it.
We recommend sending out a ‘Save the Date’ email to everyone invited as soon as you know which destination you are going to, and you can send formal invites out closer to the date. Usually people will need at least 10 months notice before a destination wedding. Include an information pack with your invitations so guests know all the details. A destination wedding is the perfect start to a ‘happily ever after’ life and the special memories created will stay with you and your guests for many years to come.
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