For some couples, a destination wedding is a dream. How about the allure of saying I do at an exotic and breathtaking location? Therefore, it requires proper planning and execution. Some tips that must be kept in mind before planning a destination wedding are as follows:
- Select an ideal location
One of the fundamental factors that will play a great role in a destination wedding is selecting the right location. Some places that can be considered while planning for your destination wedding are Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Aruba, and others. However, you must consider climate, local amenities, accessibility, and other factors before finalizing a destination.
- Visit the destination on a prior basis
One of the highly recommendable tips before a destination wedding is to visit that particular place in advance. As you visit, you will come to know about the locations where the ceremonies will be held, and get a chance to meet and interact with the locals. The add-on that will help you is the feel with which you will get familiar before your wedding. It will also give you a sneak peek into challenges that may come and how you will face them so that you can plan accordingly.
- Hire a wedding planner who is local and well knows the place
A local wedding planner will be the best for your wedding as they know the place in and out. They can plan according to the climate, time, and other valuable factors that you may have ignored. They can provide you with great insights about the place and handle other minute details so that everything goes on smoothly on your wedding day. The vendors can also be suggested by them which can help you in your wedding.
- Invite your guests in advance
The couple and their families must also inform the guests well in advance so that they have ample time for preparation for the wedding. If you are planning for a particular theme or color at your wedding, they must be informed through save-the-date cards or in any other unique way that you may choose. It will help them to plan their dates for travel and choose accommodation options. You can also plan to create a wedding website where all the minute details will be mentioned and add local recommendations for the guests to enjoy their trip.
- Budget properly
Cost is a fundamental factor that will keep ticking in your mind while you are planning your destination wedding. As we know destination weddings can be expensive. Therefore, you need to have a budget before so that you will plan accordingly. Take into account all the things venue costs, food expenses, and travel expenses for yourself and your guests. Just keep a small margin for extra expenses that may arise.
Follow all the above-mentioned tips and do your packing with care. You can create a list of all your things required and then pack for each ceremony.
