7 Tips for a destination Wedding
Planning a Destination Wedding is easier than you think.There a few simple steps you can take way ahead of time that will save you time and money and a lot of stress.
1) Choose a Destination
Choosing a destination for your wedding is one of the first things a couple should do when planning a wedding in a place they are not familiar with. One great idea is to locate areas like gulf beaches because the cost can be substantially low and still have all the charm and luxury a couple desires.
Southwest Florida Beaches like Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers Beach and Venice Beach are perfect locations for a destination wedding.
Most beaches are free to the public and can be utilized for a beautiful sunset wedding which are very popular.
2)Hire a Wedding Planner or Coordinator
A wedding planner or coordinator is the best choice when planning a destination wedding because they are familiar with many venues and have connections for vendors in the local area. Visit different wedding websites that cater to the destination you are planning to have your wedding. Wedding planners and coordinators are experts in assisting couples with every aspect of a destination wedding like finding the perfect venue, a reputable photographer, and caterers just to name a few. We recommend websites like www.thumbtack.com as it has a variety of wedding coordinators and experts available at reasonable rates.
3) Combine Your Destination Wedding with the Perfect Honeymoon
Choosing a beach resort in Sanibel or Fort Myers for your destination wedding is a practical approach for a successful wedding away from your surroundings. Resorts like Casa Ybel Resort in Sanibel is a venue that delivers both beach atmosphere as well as luxury accommodations for the couple and their guests. By combining your wedding ceremony with your honeymoon, a couple can save hundreds even thousands of dollars on every aspect of their wedding.
4) DIY and Decor
Having a destination wedding outside of your local area means that a couple won't have access to the decorating frills that sometimes can get out of hand anyway in my opinion. Think of it this way, your wedding will be a gorgeous sunset ceremony on a sandy beach in Sanibel Island- that is your decor! No need to put extra emphasis on extra items like expensive centerpieces or give-away-match-books when just the idea of sharing the sand with your guests can make a huge impact and leave them breathless afterwards. One great idea is to supply flip-flops in your wedding color to your guests for the beach ceremony- this is something they can not only use but keep for memories of your wedding day.
5) Guest List
Be aware that a destination wedding might shift your guestlist around in unexpected ways. Plan ahead and let your guests know far in advance where you will be having your destination wedding so they can look for deals on flights. If you choose a resort on one of Southwest Florida's beaches for your destination wedding, most will give the couple and the guests attending special rates on accommodations. Your wedding planner can assist with ideas on best accommodations near the beach destination wedding.
6) License & Paperwork
With all the fun and excitement of planning your destination wedding, many couples overlook the license part of the wedding. Obtaining a marriage license out of state or country can seem complicated but your wedding officiant or wedding planner can assist you before hand so that the worry is off you and you can get to the fun stuff! Visit the clerk of courts in the city you are planning to get married in or the marriage license page on this website to understand the laws.
7) Relax
Most people are not in a position to fly over to their wedding destination various times before the wedding to check on how preparations are going on site. So once you’ve gone through above steps, lean back and relax. Don’t stress! You’ve chosen a wonderful location for your beach destination wedding and somehow, magically it all works out. Many couples use a destination wedding checklist just to take off some of the pressure. My recommendation for your destination wedding is to soak up the sun and enjoy every moment!
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