Having a destination wedding is a great way to have a wedding and a honeymoon all in one. If you are interested in getting your family together in another region to have the wedding of your dreams, consider some tips to make sure that your plans go off without a hitch.
Begin Saving as soon as possible
If you want to have a wedding in another destination, especially in another part of the country or another country all together, you will need to have extra funds. You will need to prepare for the usual items that you need for a wedding such as dresses, tuxedos, and a reception. You will also need to pay for plane tickets, hotel accommodations, and all meals while you are away. Check out some tips at ukweddingsavings.co.uk. Make sure that your savings is healthy enough to afford the destination wedding.
Determine what you Pay and what Guests will Pay
If you want your family and friends to come along with you to a destination wedding, they will need to know just what they are responsible for and what you are responsible for paying for. Send out the invitations at least a year in advance and outline what you are expecting your guests to pay and how much it will cost to attend the wedding.
Make Travel Accommodations
The hardest part of getting everyone to a wedding in another place are the travel accommodations. Get an estimate on how much it would cost to charter a plan for everyone who will attend the wedding, rather than play for plane tickets that are separate. If chartering a plane costs less money, take this next step and order the plane and order a block of hotel rooms in advance.
Figure Out the Temperature and Plan Accordingly
If you are planning a destination wedding, it is a good idea to look at the Farmer’s Almanac and look at online reports to determine what the temperature is likely to be during the time of your wedding. This will allow you to plan for suitable attire and a suitable venue. If it is supposed to be cold, you should consider an inside wedding and consider attire that will keep you warm. If the temperature is supposed to be high and tropical, warn everyone to go strapless and skip the suit jackets.
Hire a Wedding Planner at the Location
Since you cannot be in the destination of your destination wedding during the planning, you will need to hire a wedding consultant that you can trust. This person will be your eyes and ears at the destination. They can also take care of the setting up of the venue and any arrangements that need happen locally before you get there. Knowing that you have someone else setting up your wedding and wedding planning before you get there will allow you to rest. You should visit with the wedding planner and the venue in person at least once so that you can go over everything that you want as far as decorations and wedding set up.
