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It is undeniable that planning a wedding is a big job how much more a destination wedding? Figuring out the intricacies of planning a destination wedding can be somewhat exhausting as you have your work cut out for you. Destination weddings tend to be very beautiful and a dream for many couples but can be quite difficult to achieve if not done right. If you desire to have one, here are helpful tips that can guide your planning:
Location
Once you have gotten the destination of your choice, every other thing begins to fall into place. With the destination sorted out, you can come up with your theme for the wedding as this will also be a guide. You need to visit the location ahead of time so that you are not shocked on the wedding day. If you cannot visit, have a trusted person do so for you.
Research
After you have gotten a location, make sure to do thorough homework about the destination country, their culture, language etc. Make sure to research about their festivals and tourist seasons before picking a date for the wedding especially if you want an intimate affair.
Get a planner
You must get a good planner that has experience in planning destination weddings, especially in your selected destination. It is always best to get a planner through referrals from couples that have benefitted from his or her work as this will save you the stress of doubt. Make sure to meet up with your planner or be well informed of everything that is being done every step of the way.
Budget
Having a destination wedding can be quite expensive due to the numerous things that have to be put in place such as travel plans, accommodation, currency rate etc. You cannot go head-on into planning without a budget as it will only aggravate you when things do not go as planned.
Guests
A destination wedding, no matter how fun, is not something you throw in people's faces. If you are selecting your guest make sure to know if they are willing to travel at that time.
Invitations
Invitations should be sent ahead of time for your guests to be well prepared. 6 months – 1 year is a fair enough time to send out your invites.
Vendors
Make sure to get local vendors in your chosen destination. If you're thinking of getting vendors that are close to you at the moment, especially because it's cheap, consider that it will be more expensive for you to travel with them.
Compromise
At some point, you will need to compromise on some things and cut off some excesses for you to have the wedding you dream of.
At the end of the day, a well planned and executed destination wedding is a beautiful memory that cannot be traded for another. Always remember to be calm, take your time while planning and enjoy your big day.