| While it is certainly true that, in many ways, your | | | | in mind however that you'll be working long distance so |
| wedding will be just as special and just as meaningful | | | | substantial lead time, continual verification and |
| no matter where it is done, it's also true that a | | | | double-checking that everything is getting done on time |
| destination wedding can make it even more special | | | | is important. |
| and unforgettable. There may, however, be some | | | | If you go this route, be certain to stay well organized |
| compromises involved that you'll need to consider | | | | by using a wedding planner and making certain you |
| carefully. | | | | have all the details well in hand - from the documents |
| In a highly mobile society, it might not make a great | | | | you will need to the clergy to perform the marriage |
| deal of difference to some of your guests if the | | | | and the photographer to record it. There are a lot of |
| wedding is in your hometown or in Jamaica or Hawaii. | | | | details that go into a successful destination wedding |
| But for others it could make attendance difficult or | | | | and you don't want to miss any of them. |
| impossible. Some might be unable to afford the | | | | Giving your guests plenty of time to make their plans is |
| expense or the time involved. You'll need to think | | | | vital for a destination wedding. You will need to provide |
| carefully about how your choice may affect your | | | | a schedule for the wedding itself, airline schedules, one |
| potential guests and how you may feel if some who | | | | or more hotels or resorts for them to reserve |
| are important to you can't attend. | | | | accommodations, a description of the location and the |
| One possible means of dealing with this is to have a | | | | what the weather will be like, what type of clothing |
| reception at home after your wedding and honeymoon | | | | would be suitable for the wedding itself and the |
| for the guests who were unable to attend. If those | | | | reception, and information on any documents the |
| who are most important to you can attend a | | | | guests may require if the location is outside your |
| destination wedding, then this may be sufficient. | | | | country. |
| Sitting down with your future spouse and talking over | | | | As you can see a destination wedding can be |
| the possible locations, looking at locations, resorts and | | | | somewhat more complicated in some ways, but its |
| wedding packages on the internet is an important first | | | | unusual nature and the beauty of the surroundings can |
| step after you've decided on a destination wedding. | | | | be well worth the added effort. Just to start you off, |
| You want to pick a location that appeals strongly to | | | | some of the most popular destinations are the |
| both of you and probably one where you can combine | | | | beautiful islands of Hawaii, Jamaica in the Caribbean, |
| the wedding and your honeymoon. If your guests | | | | the Florida Keys and, yes, Las Vegas with its host of |
| decide to also combine the wedding with a vacation, | | | | wedding chapels and spectacular shows and casinos. |
| you may want to have your guests stay at a hotel or | | | | Certainly there will be some challenges and some |
| resort other than the one you will use for your | | | | minor hangups and problems, but that tends to be the |
| wedding and honeymoon. | | | | case with any wedding, so careful planning and |
| Many resorts will offer full packages where all you | | | | attention to detail will overcome the problems and |
| need to do is show up with your guests. This can be | | | | provide a wonderful destination wedding that will |
| liberating but if you feel the need for more control you | | | | always be special. |
| can make many of the arrangements yourself. Keep | | | | |