| Many a happy couple dream of tying the knot in a | | | | - Send invites early. Because of the travel involved, |
| far-away Caribbean destination; hence the reason for | | | | guests will need to take some time away from work, |
| the term "Caribbean destination wedding" in the first | | | | home and family responsibilities to attend your nuptials. |
| place. Just a decade or so ago, the practice of | | | | In order to ensure you've given enough time for your |
| transporting an entire wedding to a location other than | | | | guests to plan, sending out a save the date card is |
| the local church was unheard of; but in today's society | | | | recommended. Typical invitations go out 4 to 6 weeks |
| of bigger and better, you can't go wrong with such an | | | | before the event; therefore, save the dates should go |
| exotic wedding day. | | | | out well before then. |
| Planning any wedding can be a monumental task, let | | | | - Consider the climate. If you are planning a Caribbean |
| alone planning a wedding on a Caribbean island. | | | | destination wedding, it is wise to know the climate |
| However, with a little research and a lot of organizing, | | | | during the time of year, and time of day, you plan to |
| the bride and groom can choose from a multitude of | | | | wed. In some areas, the sun can beat down quite hot; |
| locations where the sand will be warm under their feet | | | | you wouldn't want to be stuck without some shade for |
| and the ocean breeze will caress their first kiss as | | | | you and your guests if you plan a daytime wedding. |
| husband and wife. | | | | - Decide what you will pay for. Oftentimes, guests of a |
| One of the first things to know about Caribbean | | | | Caribbean destination wedding will cover their own |
| destination weddings is that there are multiple locations | | | | travel fares. However, it is a nice gesture on your part |
| to choose from. The Caribbean consists of over a | | | | to make arrangements in terms of accommodations |
| dozen islands surrounding the Caribbean Sea. Choices | | | | and flights to the extent of finding good packages. |
| for wedding locations abound with these numbers. | | | | Work with a hotel in your Caribbean location to set |
| There is the island of Jamaica, which is a popular | | | | aside special rates for your guests, and include that |
| choice. There is also the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and | | | | information in your invitations. Guests will appreciate it. |
| The Cayman Islands. | | | | - Make sure you know the marriage laws of the island |
| With so many choices, what might you want to | | | | you will be married on. This is very important, as you |
| consider when planning a Caribbean destination | | | | don't want to go through all that planning just to find out |
| wedding? | | | | our marriage isn't legal. Working through a coordinator, |
| - Work with professionals. Especially because your | | | | you will likely be guided through the process well, but |
| destination is far from home, working with a | | | | knowing that all islands do not have the same marriage |
| professional coordinator is an essential part of your | | | | laws will prompt you to be aware and to ask |
| wedding going off without a hitch. Many Caribbean | | | | questions on this topic. A Caribbean destination |
| destination weddings are planned through | | | | wedding can be an affair you will remember forever. |
| knowledgeable coordinators associated with major | | | | Getting through red tape is a cinch when you are |
| resorts. It takes only a bit of homework to find one | | | | prepared with the right questions and carry the right |
| you trust. | | | | tools. Enjoy! |