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Six Tips For A Great Destination Wedding
A wedding getaway can be fun as long as you know what to look out for. Consider these tips that will help you have that most coveted destination wedding.
• Look for discounts especially if you have several guests with you. Ask discounts from your travel agency, hotel and resort because you are providing good business for them. Hotels and travel agencies usually give big discounts for people traveling in groups because they see your guests as potential customers in the future. There's a good chance that your guests will come back for any occasion especially if they like the resort they are staying in. There are also several wedding destinations that offer packages for weddings and honeymoons. A lot of these wedding packages are very generous which is why most wedding resorts are experiencing booms on their businesses. Wedding packages could include free wedding cake, drinks, bouquet, boutonnière, wedding gifts and t-shirts as long as you stay in their hotel or resort for a certain number of days. Another alterative is to ask for upgrades in case they cannot give you any discounts.
• Think of your wedding guests. Will they be able to afford the wedding resort you have chosen? As much as possible, choose a wedding destination which your guests can afford. If it will cost them several thousands of dollars for the weekend, it might be too big for them to pay. You might also want to minimize airline cost for your guests as well by asking for discounts when you travel in groups and another discount if you book your flight in advance. Your guests can save more money if you tell them that you prefer to have their presence on your wedding than any gifts that they can possibly think of.
• Inform your guests as early as possible. Send your invitation cards as early as eight months before so they can prepare for the trip and arrange any documents that will be required for the wedding destination. It is also advisable to inform your guests as early as possible about the wedding trip to avoid any conflict of schedules on your guest's calendar. Your guests are also like your dentist which you need to have an appointment schedule with because they also have their own schedules to follow. Your guests might also be thinking of saving some expenses and planning their own family vacation together with your wedding. Your guests will also have enough time to shop for great travel deals to your wedding destination.
• You need to learn the legal requirements especially if you have chosen a wedding destination in another country. There are countries and places which require marriage fees and some residency requirements before you can be wed. Different countries require different residency requirements such as England which requires seven days residency while Venice will require you four days of residency along with several other required documents that you need to accomplish.
• Consider getting a wedding planner for your wedding arrangements. Good wedding planners can help you a lot in planning and executing your wedding plans. It is advisable to choose an onsite wedding planner because they are familiar with your wedding destination.
• Enjoy your wedding. Minor delays and inconveniences are normal when you travel. Bring your camera or camcorder on your wedding and do not forget to bring souvenirs from your trip. It is also advisable to visit your wedding destination at least once to familiarize yourself with the place before the wedding.
These tips will help your wedding be memorable for you and your guests. There is nothing like a wedding that's worth remembering!
