7 Tips For Planning The Destination Wedding Of Your Dreams
Planning is paramount!
22 January 2017
Editor
The idea of a destination wedding is so charming and romantic. Taking off with your closest friends and family to another part of the world to have them witness the greatest day of your life - it doesn't get any better.
However, a destination wedding is far more complex and chaotic to plan than a domestic wedding because of all the logistics. Here are 7 things you should keep in mind when planning a destination wedding.
1.Invest in a wedding website
When you get married abroad, there is room for a lot more confusion and chaos than a domestic wedding. A good way to let everyone know all the necessary details is to create a wedding website. This website should include information related to flights, accommodation, practicalities of the city the wedding is going to take place in and the wedding itinerary.
2. Consider citizenship requirements
Some countries require you and your partner to live there for a while before getting married. The best way to avoid any citizenship hassle is to get married legally at home and then have the wedding ceremony abroad.
3. Visit the locale before the wedding/ Skype with the wedding planner
Visiting the locale is the best way to fix any kinks/problems that planning a wedding inevitably invites. However, if travelling back and forth is not an option, make sure to Skype with your planner as needed.
4. Remember beach destinations do not have beach weather all year round
Just because you have chosen a beach destination does not mean it will have sunny beach weather all year round. Rains can ruin even the most perfectly planned wedding.
5. Choose a location that is hassle-free
Locations like Thailand, Fiji, Bali and Italy are awesome choices for destination weddings. Since these cities have come to expect a lot of weddings - the organization is easy and many hotels offer wedding packages.
6. Do not plan your wedding on/around a public holiday
Ticket prices are known to skyrocket on public holidays. Make sure your wedding is not planned on/around a public holiday.
7. Do not forget to relax
A destination wedding or any wedding, in general, is bound to run into a few issues and be a little chaotic. It is important to plan the wedding to the best of your ability and then let go and enjoy the moment.
It is the biggest day of your life, after all!
