There is so much allure that comes with a destination wedding. Having a unique ceremony, embracing a unique culture, and spending quality time in an exotic destination are some of the reasons to plan a destination wedding.
But, planning this wedding successfully can be a nightmare especially if you are not an expert wedding planner. Here are tips that will make the task a little easier for you:
Ask Questions
Ask questions about the wedding that you are planning to know what exactly you are looking for. For instance, do you need a tropical affair, European, by the beach, or by the mountain wedding? Do you want to go on honeymoon at the same destination where you exchange your vows? Do you want to wed at a destination where you have traveled as a couple or at a completely new place? Answer such questions to select a perfect location for your destination wedding.
Think about the Guests
How far can your guests travel? If you want more people to attend your destination wedding, pick a destination that is easy for them to travel to. A remote location is ideal for a small wedding.
Monitor the Weather
A rainy wedding day may be considered good luck by some people. However, it’s definitely not good for the wedding couple. Therefore, check your wedding destination for large storms, hurricanes, and hot temperatures.
Choose Vendors Wisely
When hiring services of DJs, photographers, florists, and photo booth rentals, look for trustworthy vendors. Conduct some background search of the vendors before you engage their services. Unless you are paying them to fly out for your wedding, meet them in person when you visit your destination before the wedding and make appropriate arrangements.
Move with the Flow
Just like other weddings, a destination wedding has challenges. When faced with problems, don’t panic. Just calm down and evaluate the situation first. Solve the problem with help from the wedding planner, friends, or relatives. It’s important that you arrive at the destination of your wedding in advance so that you can contain issues before they smoulder into issues.
Follow these tips to plan a destination wedding but if you unable to do the job yourself let a wedding consultant help you.