14 hot tips for planning a destination wedding
- Make sure your passport is up to date (doesn’t expire in the next six months). Check with your bridal party and guests, too.
- Get travel insurance. You can never be too careful.
- Find a good travel agent who can keep you organized and walk you through every step.
- Do not risk your travel plans with a cheaper, unknown website that guarantees lower prices.
- Hire a wedding planner or make contact with the wedding planning team at your destination venue. Knowing someone has your back will alleviate some stress.
- Book hair and makeup trials at your venue for the day after your arrival.
- Choose your ceremony location wisely. It’s great if you’ve always imagined getting married on the beach, but maybe you’ll discover that the beach isn’t private enough, once you see your venue. Most resorts have several on-site locations to choose from – including indoor options as back-up.
- Go local with favours. Dragging favours with you takes up valuable luggage space. Try rum, wooden trinkets, Panama hats or local jewellery.
- Stay hydrated. This is just a good, general life lesson. Drink plenty of water on your flight as well as in hot climates. You’ll feel better and your skin will thank you, too.
- Wear sunscreen! The lobster look is totally out.
- Try to score deals from travel agents, hotel concierges and restaurants by playing the “I’m-getting-married card”.
- Be considerate of your guests. It’s their trip, too. Don’t overschedule them with unnecessary events or too many excursions.
- Always pack essentials in your carry-on luggage – dress, tux, shoes and rings. These things can’t be easily replaced. Be sure your wedding party follows your lead.
- Have fun and be safe!
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