{"id":1610351,"date":"2022-09-08T09:19:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T13:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1610351"},"modified":"2024-07-01T21:54:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T01:54:14","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-a-destination-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/how-to-prepare-for-a-destination-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Prepare For A Destination Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite the pandemic putting a damper on the idea of travel, many couples are still choosing to have destination weddings. According to statistics, over 350,000 destination weddings<\/a> are performed annually, accounting for about 25 percent of all weddings in North America.<\/p>\n

Besides the incredible amount of logistical planning and packing involved\u2014especially wardrobe<\/a> and tech necessities<\/a>\u2014destination weddings are actually much more expensive than conventional weddings.<\/p>\n

Still, many couples love the idea of having a destination wedding because of how exciting and memorable it can be. Destination weddings are also a great way to avoid inviting too many people. If you\u2019re planning a destination wedding, here are some things you should consider when planning and taking your ideas to a planner:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set a budget and try to stick to it<\/h3>\n

When planning a destination wedding, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019re going to need help from a wedding planner. The good thing is that a wedding planner ensures that you stick to your budget and could help prevent you from overspending.<\/p>\n

Plus, experienced wedding planners often know where the best deals are for hotel wedding packages, photographers, and food.<\/p>\n

Before approaching a wedding planner, consider how much you\u2019re willing to spend, what the budget for each guest will be, and what the both of you absolutely want at the wedding.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A lot of the planning will be out of your control but\u2026<\/h3>\n

Packing the right essentials like your tech necessities, wardrobe, and medication is not. While stressing out about how your wedding is going to be, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll feel overwhelmed. However, making a checklist of things you need to take with you while on your trip will prevent you from forgetting things and give you some peace of mind when traveling.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Some people might be upset you chose a destination wedding<\/h3>\n

Honestly, some people will be upset that you\u2019ve chosen a destination wedding, and that\u2019s completely fine. It\u2019s understandable that some people will be upset because they cannot make it, and unless you\u2019re willing to pay for all your guests, they\u2019ll have to pay for their own flight tickets and accommodations.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re highly concerned about that, you could also do a simple ceremony back home where everyone can attend or stream the destination wedding live through a video conferencing platform.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the whole purpose of the wedding is to celebrate you and your partner, so while it\u2019s perfectly acceptable that some of your friends and family will be upset, it\u2019s worth remembering that it is an important day for you as well.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take into consideration the weather and what you want to wear<\/h3>\n

Many couples love the idea of a beach destination wedding because of how romantic it is. While this is great, most beach destinations are warm and humid, so you\u2019ll need to consider this when planning your outfit, makeup, and hair for the day. Finding the right outfit could make all the difference in ensuring that you don\u2019t have a meltdown out of discomfort and unhappiness.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also want to consider your wedding venue and whether some things are practical. For example, is the sand on the beach you\u2019ve chosen too soft for an aisle runner? Are there any festivals going on near your wedding venue that will cause distractions?<\/p>\n

There are plenty of different things to consider when planning a destination wedding. While a wedding planner will definitely help anticipate and answer those questions, it\u2019s worth noting these things for yourself, too. This will help you set better expectations and figure out solutions as well.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make sure you can legally be married in your destination wedding location<\/h3>\n

Legal requirements for marriage differ from country to country so before you decide to do a destination wedding, figure out if you\u2019ll need to do some sort of ceremony in advance in your home country. For example, getting married in Mexico<\/a> will require some medical visits to get blood tests and chest x-rays done. These tests will all need to be done in Mexico itself.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of things to consider when planning a destination wedding. While the list above might be a lot to take in, we hope it doesn\u2019t deter you from wanting to do a wedding abroad because it can be a gratifying experience.<\/p>\n

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Despite the pandemic putting a damper on the idea of travel, many couples are still choosing to have destination weddings. According to statistics, over 350,000 destination weddings are performed annually,…<\/div>\n
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