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Wedding Planning Guide
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Destination Wedding Planning ...made easy Intimacy Having a destination wedding is like taking a mini-vacation with your closest family and friends; instead of one fleeting night, you have several relaxed days to enjoy the company of your nearest and dearest. On-site Wedding Planner Most hotels and resorts offer wedding-planning packages and services, meaning the details get taken care of for you. Down side: you are not the decision maker! Less expensive Add up the travel, the dress, the reception bill, and you may be surprised to find out that destination weddings are often less expensive than traditional weddings. This is because they involve fewer guests, and resorts and hotels offer all-inclusive deals. For couples looking to create a really memorable occasion without breaking the bank, destination weddings are a perfect option. Your Guest List At a destination wedding, everyone travels, including the bride and groom. Consider that not everyone can afford the expenditures of hotel and airfare. But that doesn't mean you should count on guests declining your invitation. Some wedding destinations, are just too tempting to resist - even if they are expensive. Give Your Guests Time It's important to give your guests as much notice about your wedding as possible. That means sending out save-the-date cards a minimum of five months in advance so your guests can make the necessary travel and vacation arrangements. Reserve a block of rooms at two hotels in different price ranges! If your wedding is in another country, consider reserving a block of seats with an airline. Many carriers offer discounts to passengers with groups over ten. On Location Unless you plan to hop on a plane once a week, you should have someone physically at your wedding location to help you plan. This person should be a professional wedding planner or the resort or hotel wedding coordinator. Your on-location contact must be reliable, familiar with your wedding style, and aware of your wedding budget! Determine which decisions are best left to your coordinator, and which you prefer to make yourself. You will have to visit location before the event You might want to have your coordinator screen several possible vendors, so you can make a quick, final decision. Details If you are getting married in another state or country, you will need a local marriage license, and possibly a passport. The passport is simple; just be sure to apply well in advance of your wedding date. Getting the marriage license can be slightly trickier, especially in a foreign country. Contact the local city hall (if you don't speak their language, get an interpreter!) and get permission to be married in the location. Some places require blood tests, immunization certificates, or doctor's certificates in order for you to legally marry. Find out as much as possible in advance. There may be unexpected requirements, such as an established residency, a waiting period, or a certain number of witnesses. |
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