How to Plan a Destination Wedding

HOW TO PLAN A Destinalion Wedding LLL V { PLAN IN ADVANCE 3} Gather i head count 6-18 Months IS TYPICAL FOR AN A TENTATIVE engagement of who will be attending the ceremonies CONSIDER POSSIBLE CONFLICTS: • season our • major holidays • family events • length to plan Send out SAVE-THE-DATE Cards big day ASAP to ensure that guests can Reserve a venue make the necessary ele SAVE E DATE preparations and large enough block of rooms for your guests RESORT Research ****** LOCATION'S LEGAL guidelines to marriage and information on travelling to and from the area 木 代 ttffktk {CHOOSE A LOCATION} Check Travel budget CHOOSE A PRACTICAL location flights that is not too expensive or too difficult to get to for costs, number of typical connections, accommodations to satisfy different budgets Y ARRIVALS DEPARTURES > INTERNATIONALO Where will family and friends be flying from? Questions Can their number of connecting flights TO ASK yourself be limited to three or less? • Are the flights reasonably priced? • Do the itineraries make sense with your planned events for the wedding? [COMBINE WEDDING & HONEYMOON } Have them both IN THE SAME ocation • SAVES MONEY • LESS STRESS You are already at your dream destination, why go anywhere else? { CHECK WEATHER & LOCAL CALENDAR } Check local Avoid planning YOUR WEDDING DURING A PATTERNS OF weather local festival or other attractions that may bring in OF 1 69% 163 1mph other tourists and in SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI turn, raise 84 72 77 69 76 82 your rates $$$$ Hurricane seasons • Rainy seasons In case of unexpected storms, purchase travel and wedding insurance {KEEP YOUR GUESTS IN MIND} Make your guests' Give them all necessary travel arrangement information EFFORTS TO ATTEND • Provide transportation to and from the airport and the venue YOUR DESTINATION WEDDING feel appreciated Include a list in the invitation package of local activities or places to visit Throw a welcome dinner party once everyone arrives ESEK OUT PROFESSIONAL HELP } Hire a wedding planner or use the wedding coordinator at your selected venue to make your life easier! THEY CAN ASSIST WITH: • language barriers A • knowledge of the destinated area selecting best vendors {florists, caterers, musicians, photographers} event logistics Ideally, visit the location before the event and meet with the wedding planner to review their options in person so that you can make the most educated decisions. { POPULAR DESTINATION WEDDING SPOTS} Negril, Jamaica • Dubbed the "Capital of Casual" Ocho Rios, Jamaica • Picturesque views, romantic sunsets, miles of immaculate beaches. • With the famous Dunn's River Falls, lush gardens and pristine beaches, Ocho Rios is a little piece of Heaven on Earth. Sorrento, Italy Maui, Hawaii • The island of Maui can easily captivate you with the allure of a Hawaiian wedding • Located along the beautiful Amalfi Coast, this is the ideal Italian wedding location • Unrivaled beaches, delicious food, impeccable weather • Rich history and stunning views of the Bay of Naples SOURCES: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2013/08/06/7-tips-for-planning-a-destination-wedding-from-rachel-rose-weddings/ http://www.realsimple.com/weddings/planning/how-plan-destination-wedding-00100000094287/index.html http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/weddings/10-tips-for-planning-destination-wedding.htm http://wedding.theknot.com/getting-engaged/engaged/articles/first-wedding-to-dos.aspx Brought to you by: COUPLES RESORTS