Pick the Most Special Spot. Couples want their guests from this special weekend saying. "That wedding was so them." Many factors contribute to a successful event: location, travel time, mood, activities, overall feel activities, and small details. Choosing experienced destination wedding travel agents will greatly help in this process. Agents can give insightful advice as to the best locales, when to travel, discount travel options, hotel bookings, and virtually every outside logistical challenge to be faced, including guest services, activities, tourism, and shuttles.
When to Go: As Important as Where to go. Consider the weather, tourist seasons, and off-seasons. If during high tourist season, look to book a year in advance of possible. Shoulder seasons (just before and after high seasons) provide lower costs and less competition for rooms and activities.
Scout the Locale. It is quite important to travel to your destination more than once to scout the layout, look at hotels, find activities to do, discover local vendors (florists, music, printers, etc.) and caterers for the event, and book the hall.
Budget for Extras. Plan spending budgets with a monetary padding for unknown or unanticipated expenses. Foreign countries, for example, have many unanticipated bureaucratic snags, resulting in added expenses and delays. Be open to innovative and creative solutions to problems as they arise.
Wedding Planners. Utilizing professionals to help with the process will make your life much smoother. Planners can help with researching local marriage requirements, locating specific vendors, talking to non-English speaking locals, and give overall guidance on planning the affair/logistics (tent rentals, halls, lighting, bands, etc). A local planner is greatly advised.
Vet Vendors Carefully. Make sure all vendors are competent and professional. Research online companies and references. Utilize one planning trip just to meet with and vet local vendors. Keeping in close contact, utilizing video chatting, and using advice from professionals at home will help to avoid bad experiences.
Float Trial Balloons with Family/Wedding Members. It is a good idea to float the destination idea with potential wedding party members, in order to gauge interest and ability. Plan on some close friends and relatives be unable to attend, and do not take it personally; some just cannot make such a trip.
Treat Guests as Kings. Remember, guests may be travelling hundreds or even thousands of miles to celebrate this special day. Pamper them as much as possible, with discounted flights and rooms, easy shuttles, plenty of activities and local experiences, including VIP rooms and amenities for parents and party members. This only adds to making this a special experience.
Whether to Fret about Weather. Be sure to consider the time of year and the influence of weather on your guests and clothing necessities. Groomsmen and bridesmaids should be dressed in appropriate clothing for the venue.
Start Planning - Yesterday. Plan, plan, plan, as early as possible. Even when the event is just a thought, begin thorough research, talk to destination wedding travel agents, family, and friends. Long-distance planning can be a challenge, thus it is wise to set firm goals and stick to them. Deadlines tend make things happen.
When to Go: As Important as Where to go. Consider the weather, tourist seasons, and off-seasons. If during high tourist season, look to book a year in advance of possible. Shoulder seasons (just before and after high seasons) provide lower costs and less competition for rooms and activities.
Scout the Locale. It is quite important to travel to your destination more than once to scout the layout, look at hotels, find activities to do, discover local vendors (florists, music, printers, etc.) and caterers for the event, and book the hall.
Budget for Extras. Plan spending budgets with a monetary padding for unknown or unanticipated expenses. Foreign countries, for example, have many unanticipated bureaucratic snags, resulting in added expenses and delays. Be open to innovative and creative solutions to problems as they arise.
Wedding Planners. Utilizing professionals to help with the process will make your life much smoother. Planners can help with researching local marriage requirements, locating specific vendors, talking to non-English speaking locals, and give overall guidance on planning the affair/logistics (tent rentals, halls, lighting, bands, etc). A local planner is greatly advised.
Vet Vendors Carefully. Make sure all vendors are competent and professional. Research online companies and references. Utilize one planning trip just to meet with and vet local vendors. Keeping in close contact, utilizing video chatting, and using advice from professionals at home will help to avoid bad experiences.
Float Trial Balloons with Family/Wedding Members. It is a good idea to float the destination idea with potential wedding party members, in order to gauge interest and ability. Plan on some close friends and relatives be unable to attend, and do not take it personally; some just cannot make such a trip.
Treat Guests as Kings. Remember, guests may be travelling hundreds or even thousands of miles to celebrate this special day. Pamper them as much as possible, with discounted flights and rooms, easy shuttles, plenty of activities and local experiences, including VIP rooms and amenities for parents and party members. This only adds to making this a special experience.
Whether to Fret about Weather. Be sure to consider the time of year and the influence of weather on your guests and clothing necessities. Groomsmen and bridesmaids should be dressed in appropriate clothing for the venue.
Start Planning - Yesterday. Plan, plan, plan, as early as possible. Even when the event is just a thought, begin thorough research, talk to destination wedding travel agents, family, and friends. Long-distance planning can be a challenge, thus it is wise to set firm goals and stick to them. Deadlines tend make things happen.
About the Author:
Couples who wish to get married abroad can find assistance from destination wedding travel agents, such as those at www.crystalwaterweddings.com. They offer a nice selection of wedding packages in various exotic and romantic locations, to find out more go to http://www.crystalwaterweddings.com.
