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10 Destination Wedding Ideas & Tips to Make Planning Easier

//  by Cynthia // 1 Comment

Sponsored by Love At First Site Weddings

 

So you just got engaged and you’ve decided on a destination wedding – but now what?   Once the excitement wears off, there’s a good chance that you’ll feel at least a little overwhelmed by the possibilities and list of to-dos.

To help get you started, I enlisted the help of the pros at Love at First Site who have over 150 destination weddings under their belt.  They compiled this awesome list with their Top 10 Destination Wedding Ideas & Tips to help newly engaged couples like you plan the stress-free wedding of their dreams.
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Top 10 Destination Wedding Ideas & Tips

 1.  Consult an Expert

Find a Destination Wedding Specialist who can help walk you through the process and explain the ins and outs of a Destination Wedding. Ask around to see if anyone has a referral, check out blogs and websites and speak to them to get a feel for how you would work together. You will be working with them right up until the wedding, so you want to make sure it’s a good fit.

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2.  Do not open the discussion up to too many people

We love our friends and family and obviously want to include them in such a huge decision, but be careful about making it a group vote. At the end of the day, people will have varying opinions and you don’t want to inadvertently offend someone because you didn’t choose their top pick. This is your wedding day and you need to find your perfect Destination Wedding location.

3.  Pick a resort that meets your needs, not just your budget

When choosing a location for your dream wedding, think about what you want your wedding to look and feel like. Once you have an idea of your expectations, you can start to look for a resort that will check all your boxes and fall into a budget you are comfortable with.  If you start with the budget, you may be disappointed with the wedding offerings.

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Credit: Morgan Lynn Photography

4.  Have a site inspection

You would never choose a wedding location in your hometown without visiting it and we think the same applies to your Destination Wedding. By planning a site inspection, you can meet the onsite wedding team, see the locations from every angle, and experience the food and service. The onsite Wedding Coordinators love meeting their couples as well and it helps build a strong relationship with them. A site inspection is also a helpful tool when choosing resorts and you can compare multiple properties to find the right one.

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5.  Buy a Bridesmaid dress

A great way to save a bit of money is to buy a bridesmaid dress in white or ivory. They are usually lighter than a traditional wedding gown and perfect for a beach wedding.

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Credit: Karma Hill Photography | See more of this wedding in Hawaii

6.  Hire a DJ at home or be your own DJ

Rather than hire a DJ in destination, you can arrange for a local DJ (or you can work on this if you have time) to create your wedding playlist before you go. Just load it up to an iPad/laptop/phone, connect it to the venue’s sound system, and you’re good to go!

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7.  Give your guests as much notice as possible

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Your loved ones will want to be there for your special day, so try to give them as much time as you can to save up and coordinate their schedules. Not everyone will be able to attend your Destination Wedding, so be prepared and try not to take it personally.

8.  Organize a Travel Group

Keep things simple for your guests and start a group booking. Many tour operators have great perks for wedding groups and it will also save your guests time to have all the research done for them in advance.

9.  Use your onsite wedding coordinator’s expertise

The onsite wedding coordinators see multiple weddings every week. Ask for their input! Ask them about their favorite weddings, what they would do themselves, favorite locations, etc… You never know what hidden gems they will offer up!

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Credit: Winklaar Photography

10.  Use the local beauty 

Many resorts are beautifully designed and decorated already, use this to your advantage! Local trees and flowers can enhance your wedding décor without breaking your budget.

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Photo by: Morgan Lynn Photography

If you want to get more information on destination wedding travel, group bookings, or site visits from the team at Love at First Site, you can visit their website.

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Love at First Site Weddings. See Disclaimer.

 

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Cynthia

Cynthia is the founder and editor of Destination Wedding Details.She has over 15 years experience in the Marketing and Event industry and launched Destination Wedding Details in 2010, shortly after planning her own destination wedding. Cynthia uses her experience and genuine passion, to inspire brides who are planning their dream wedding away from home.

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  1. Hannah

    December 8, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    Awesome advice! Planning for the big day is definitely a big undertaking, but that should never get in the way of how fun it’s supposed to be. Thanks for sharing!

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