| Many couples dream of having a destination wedding. | | | | wedding "off season" may tremendously save on |
| Whether it is a mountain top in New Zealand, a beach | | | | costs. Consider choosing a non-summer date that is |
| in Bermuda or a simple park at upstate New York, | | | | also accessible for your friends and family. Once you |
| destination weddings do require a little more planning | | | | set the date, make sure to give guests at least four to |
| than "regular" weddings. In order to effectively plan and | | | | six months notice for the big day, so they can give |
| execute your dream destination wedding while staying | | | | proper notice to take off work or make other |
| within your budget and refusing to sacrifice quality, | | | | arrangements. |
| consider the following advice: | | | | Make All Guest Arrangements |
| Destination Wedding Benefitso The average wedding | | | | If you choose to have a destination wedding, it is up to |
| cost for most couples is approximately $50,000. | | | | you and your spouse-to-be to book flights and hotel |
| Destination weddings held at a reasonable place (no | | | | accommodations for your guests. You must also |
| private islands) typically cost between $15,000 and | | | | decide whether it is in your budget to pay all expenses |
| $20,000, depending on how many guests you invite! | | | | for your guests, or if they will pay the flight and hotel |
| Having a destination wedding can help you have a | | | | fees themselves. Have the funding to pay for your |
| luxury wedding on a budget.o You get more "bang for | | | | guests? Consider booking everything at once to get a |
| your buck" since a destination wedding can serve as a | | | | group rate or discount. If you have a limited budget, |
| fantasy getaway vacation for you and your guests! It | | | | consider giving guests a small token to show how |
| makes the entire wedding experience that much more | | | | much you appreciate their attendance, for example, |
| enjoyable. | | | | your destination's famous chocolates or delicious |
| Planning Your Destination Wedding | | | | coffee. Also, have an itinerary of wedding events for |
| Is a Destination wedding right for you? Before | | | | each guest and suggest different sights to see or |
| launching your grand plan, consider if a destination | | | | places to visit on their down time. |
| wedding is right for you. | | | | Seek Help, If Needed |
| Choose the Perfect Destination | | | | A lot of brides who wish to have a destination |
| Imagine your wedding day; do you see you see it on a | | | | wedding simply do not have the time to plan all of its |
| beach or a park? Is it warm or cold? Choosing the | | | | details. Hiring a wedding consultant/coordinator may be |
| perfect destination can be a challenge, consider your | | | | the perfect remedy for a stress overload. He or she |
| budget as part of your decision making as well. | | | | can research all aspects of the wedding and assist in |
| Destination weddings are definitely within reach for | | | | the planning. |
| those on a budget. The USD currency is strong | | | | Use Local Vendors |
| against emerging market types in countries such as | | | | Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get things |
| Mexico, Brazil and Chile, meaning the U.S. dollar is | | | | from Point A to Point B, especially if Point B is halfway |
| worth more in these countries. Consider having a | | | | across the world. Use local florists, caterers, |
| destination wedding in one of these countries to take | | | | hairdressers, etc. to allow your big day to run much |
| advantage of the exchange rate benefits. For | | | | more smoothly. |
| example, $1 USD equals 13 pesos. Therefore, if flower | | | | Have a Back-Up Plan |
| arrangements cost 1000 pesos, you would only be | | | | As much as you want the sun shining and the birds |
| spending about $77 USD. | | | | chirping on your big day, you never know what Mother |
| Set the Date | | | | Nature has up her sleeve. Therefore, always have a |
| Although most weddings take place in the summer | | | | Plan B. Planning on getting married on a beach? Make |
| months, destination weddings in tropical locations can | | | | sure there is an indoor venue nearby and book the |
| be great during just about any month. Plus, booking a | | | | space in case the weather does not cooperate. |