Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Destination Wedding Planning

Crashing waves on a white sand beach, a snow capped mountain, grapes growing in the Italian countryside, many brides imagine getting married in a beautiful destination. The photos will be amazing, and the memories will last a lifetime.

When planning a “destination” wedding (any wedding where a majority of the guests will be traveling to attend) there are some special considerations to factor in.

Destination Wedding Does Not Equal Cheaper: From a planning standpoint, having a destination wedding does not necessarily mean cheaper. You need to factor in all of the travel costs for you and your husband to be. This will include your travel to and from your destination, your food and lodging while you’re there, and possibly a pre-wedding trip for planning purposes. You also have to factor in shipping fees, or extra baggage fees, for the items you will be traveling with. Of course, there is the cost of the wedding itself as well.

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You Will Most Likely Have an Intimate Celebration: All of the friends and family members who want to attend your wedding might not be able to. I am a big believer that the wedding is about the bride and groom, and what YOU want. However, you have to be realistic about who you are inviting and their financial situation in relation to the expense of attending your celebration. This may mean speaking to your sister before you commit to a location, or budgeting to assist those you want to attend that might not be able to otherwise afford it.

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Be the Hostess with the Mostess: Even though you are most likely traveling yourself, you are still the host and hostess of your wedding. It would be thoughtful for you to suggest lodging, food and sightseeing activities for your guests. You may want to organize a few optional group activities that your guests can participate in. This is not only a great way for the group to bond, but also shows appreciation for those that have taken trains, planes and automobiles to see you and your love dedicate your lives to each other.

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Destination weddings provide a beautiful backdrop for a beautiful ceremony. They provide a great opportunity for guests to relax, and hopefully squeeze in a mini-vacation. So, gather your group, pack your bags, and have the celebration you’ve always dreamed about.

BBFN (Bridal Bliss for Now),
Olivia

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