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 Destination Wedding Tips
Destination Wedding Arrangements
Making Destination Wedding Reception Arrangements
When you've decided to have a destination wedding, the first thing you may think of is, “How do I make all the arrangements?” Luckily, if you go through DestinationWeddings.com, you'll have a DWT specialist to help you with all of your decisions. Deciding on what sort of reception to have – whether it's an intimate gathering for dinner or an exotic luau on a tropical isle - can be made easier by the help of your specialist. Before you talk to a consultant, have these things in mind: How many people are going to attend my wedding/reception? What sort of food do I want to serve? What time of day would I like the ceremony and reception to be? Are there going to be children invited? These are all answers you should have available before starting to plan any reception, especially one away from home, where making changes last minute might not be possible.
Choosing a Destination for Your Wedding
There is a lot to consider when choosing your destination wedding location. For instance, some destinations in the Caribbean have residency requirements, meaning you can't just go down to an island for a week-long vacation and get married. You'll also want to take into consideration the time of year and the climate of your chosen destination; pay careful attention to hurricane season in the Caribbean. If you’re worried about the cost-factor, talk to your Destination Weddings Specialist, who can offer multiple property suggestions for the same destination at a wide range of prices. Above all, you'll want to pick a destination that you'll enjoy and remember for the rest of your life! This is your wedding day, so select an area that will make you happy and comfortable.
Choosing a Destination Wedding Caterer
When you're planning your destination wedding reception, one of the first things you might think of is: what about the food? It's not easy to choose a menu from a restaurant or caterer that you haven't been able to taste-test. However, there are ways to take the guess work out of picking tasty food from far away places. Pick items you've already had before, even if you haven't tried them from this particular chef. If you want something exotic, make sure that there aren't ingredients that could cause problems (like allergies) for your guests. You can also use your destination wedding specialist's advice as to what foods make for a great reception – they have tons of experience in these planning details. From first-hand tastings to other couples' experiences, a wedding planner can really help you to choose the right caterer or restaurant to provide the food for your reception.
Choosing a Destination Wedding Officiant
Another item to consider when planning your destination wedding is who will officiate the wedding ceremony. Usually, brides and grooms who are planning a destination wedding are not concerned with a religious wedding, and plan to have their ceremony in an outdoor or other casual location. Many of these couples are married by a civil officiant, who can be a judge, justice of the peace or other government official. One thing to remember is that a US official or religious figure may not marry you in another country, so you will need to pick your officiant from those available at the destination where you're getting married.
Choosing Other Destination Wedding Vendors
There are other components to putting together a wedding besides food and the venue. You'll also need photographers and florists to help commemorate the moment. DestinationWeddings.com can work with you through one of their DWT specialists to help you select the best wedding vendors and planners available for your chosen location and budget. They'll be able to give you ideas and provide information on the florists and photographers who work in your destination area. If you are in need of further opinions, try searching the web for other people who have gotten married at your destination. Or, even better, try to make a local contact that can help you with the planning - if you have a relative or friend who resides in the area of where you're planning to get married, it can often be helpful to have them “scope out” the vendors before you make a decision.
Please Remember:
Destination weddings take considerable planning and research, and the best properties & accommodations often book far in advance of the wedding date.
The earlier you begin planning your wedding, the greater the likelihood you will be able to book the perfect property for you and your guests.
Start Planning your Destination Wedding Today.
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