When it comes to planning your wedding, there are so many things to consider that eloping begins to sound more and more appealing. In fact, more and more couples are being drawn to this idea, but rather than eloping without letting anyone know, they’re bringing a few of their nearest and dearest with them to experience the magic of a destination wedding together! Not only does a destination wedding help with cutting back that peskily long guest-list, it minimizes a lot of the fuss that weddings at home can create. As well as being less work, destination weddings have the added bonus of combining the honeymoon and the wedding, making them much more affordable than they may originally seem. Been dreaming about that Fiji holiday package? No problems, make it the location of your destination wedding! Here, we’ve put together a few tips on how to organise a destination wedding while keeping your sanity intact. Good luck!
Location
Obviously, location is key. A lot of couples choose a tropical location for their destination wedding, but it’s important to go with wherever you feel you’ll enjoy most. Resort destinations are popular because of the ease with which they can be organised—usually for a set price guests can stay for a certain amount of time, with all meals included, which means that you can let people know up front how much it’s likely to cost them. While some people may be unable to afford the time or money required to attend, you’ll find that bundling up the invitation with the offer of a bonus holiday is a pretty good incentive for many!
Details
On a practical note, it is important to do your research and find out about the local legal requirements for marriage and what you’ll need to do to have the marriage recognised at home as well. This could be something simple or something a bit more complex, but it is always a good idea to find out well in advance so that you can be prepared—returning home to find out you’re not really married after all is not exactly a nice end to a honeymoon!
Personal Touches
Because a lot of the wedding will be organised via email or phone before you arrive, some brides worry that it will be difficult to add their own personal touches to the ceremony and reception. It’s important to speak this through with the venue you’ve chosen—whether it’s a Thai resort or a Fiji cruise, make sure you feel confident and comfortable with the way the event is being organised, and ask to see a range of other weddings that have been held there. Once you’ve discussed options, try to arrive a few days early so that you can view the venue, taste the food and decide on those final touches that will make your wedding more ‘you’. Although, it has to be said, by the time you touch down in your romantic destination, you might just be so relaxed you stop caring!
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