| Wedding invitations are often the subject of much | | | | estimate of ticket costs and if group travel discounts |
| discussion and where Destination Weddings are | | | | have been negotiated or are available. |
| concerned need special consideration and much | | | | 6. Transport details from airport to the venue with |
| greater detail than traditional invitations. | | | | estimated costs if not included in the accommodation |
| Normally wedding invitations are sent by the bride's | | | | prices. |
| parents, inviting guests to celebrate the wedding of | | | | 7. Costs of meals, drinks and other facilities if not |
| their daughter, but in today's more liberal society it | | | | included in the accommodation prices, and confirmation |
| could well be the bride herself who sends out the | | | | of who will be paying for the reception and rehearsal |
| invitations, particularly if she has been married before | | | | dinners if these are being held. |
| or is already living with her future husband and not at | | | | 8. Contact details for the venue, including phone |
| her parents home. | | | | number and email address, and if possible the name of |
| When a destination wedding is involved it is normal to | | | | the local coordinator. |
| send out invitations, or possible Save the Date Cards, | | | | 9. Dress code during the period of the booking but |
| well in advance in order to give invited guests sufficient | | | | especially for the wedding ceremony itself so that |
| notice to arrange time off work, organize a vacation to | | | | guests can ensure they bring the correct clothing with |
| coincide with the wedding and possible save up the | | | | them. |
| funds required to make the trip. Brides need to | | | | 10. Local information about the venue, resort, available |
| understand that not everyone they would like to attend | | | | facilities etc. especially if some guests are elderly, |
| may be able to do so and should not take offence if | | | | disabled or have special dietary requirements. |
| their invitation is politely declined. | | | | All this may seem to require a very complicated |
| A destination wedding invitation should include the | | | | invitation but with the growing popularity of Destination |
| following information:- | | | | Weddings many suppliers are now able to provide |
| | | | invitations especially prepared to include all the |
| 1. Date; and time of the ceremony if known. | | | | necessary details. |
| 2. Country, venue and location with directions and | | | | Your locally based wedding planner will be able to help |
| website address. | | | | in providing much of the information you will need or |
| 3. Proposed length of stay at the venue, both before | | | | recommend reputable sources. In the Dominican |
| and after the wedding ceremony. | | | | Republic, where we specialise in Destination Weddings, |
| 4. Accommodation facilities available for guests | | | | our resident Wedding Planner and Villa Manager are |
| attending along with prices and details of any discounts | | | | always available to help you organize, not only your |
| negotiated with the venue. | | | | wedding, but all the requirements for your invited |
| 5. Recommended Travel Agent or Airline with | | | | guests right down to the smallest detail. |