8 Tips To Plan A Destination Wedding

Imagine yourselves in a warm, luxurious atmosphere with happy friends and family toasting the two of you after recuperating from travel time. Music plays and a feast of fine food awaits. The idea of a destination wedding is fascinating but the planning process is tedious. Here are 8 tips to keep in mind on how to plan your destination wedding.

1. Do it if you want it.
It is easy to jump on the bandwagon and do stuff even if you don't want to.If marrying on a Greek Isles is not on your wish list, talk to your partner about it and come to a consensus. If a grand reception is the wedding of your dreams, then a private destination wedding is not for you.

2. Consider the budget.
Like planning a vacation, your budget is going to dictate the location, time of the year and the celebrations. Weddings are known to burn a hole in your pocket and so it is necessary to have a budget in mind. Based on your budget, you can select the decorations, cake, vendors, hotels, place, etc.

3. Hire a local planner
Planning a wedding is a full-time job and the to be wedded couple are most likely to have full-time jobs. Planners will help you by being the main point person for vendors, assist you with your timeline, come up with new creative ideas and be in charge of the set-up and details the weekend of your wedding. They also have huge vendor lists and you can get the best deals for a low price.

4. Curate your guest list first.
It is important to create the guest lecture early as it will directly affect how much the couple can provide for and with the guests and the budget. The smaller the guest list, the less catering and alcohol you provide. It also allows the couple to spend quality time with the guests.

5. Don’t offer to pay for everyone.
When you invite your friends and family to take off time from work and attend your wedding, you should not feel guilty and pay for them. Paying for everyone will burn your pockets and burden your budgets. The wedding day should be only for fun and not stress.

6. Create an experience for your guests too.
While it is your big day, it is essential to make your wedding a beautiful experience for your guests. Your guests are likely to travel from all over and have not experienced the destination. Be sure to orient your guests to the various amenities and activities the location has to offer. Plan some fun activities for them to maximize their time! A pre-wedding bash is more than enough.

7. Have a plan B
Always have a plan b ready. The weather can be unpredictable and so you must be prepared for the worst possible scenario. Keep a spare vendor, a photographer in mind if the main one doesn’t turn up. Your planner should help you put together a plan B.

8. Have fun!
It’s YOUR wedding day! The wedding day is the most memorable day of your life. Every effort you put in will be futile if you don’t have fun on your day.