Congratulations! You’re recently engaged and planning your wedding. It goes without saying that this is one of the most important events in your life and you want it to be unforgettable.
Why not make incredible memories with a destination wedding? If you’ve contemplated the possibility, but aren’t sure if it would be right for you, continue reading. You’ll learn about what’s involved in planning a destination wedding and how it compares to one locally held.
So why would you opt for a destination wedding? Many couples do because it lets them marry in an exotic location, perhaps a spot that holds special meaning for them. A big benefit to “going on location” is that you can honeymoon there too. By combining them both, your event becomes less costly.
Destination weddings can be a big bonus for your guests. They get to take a mini-vacation and can spend more time with the happy couple than they would at a typical wedding. Since everyone arrives a day or two early, there’s plenty of opportunity for mingling and catching up.
For the most part, destination wedding planning follows the same timeline as a local wedding. One big difference and one of the main reasons why so many couples choose the destination route, is that many of the resorts in these popular locales employ wedding consultants or advisors.
Your wedding consultant would assume most of the planning responsibilities, freeing you from the typical wedding planning stress. This arrangement involves purchasing a package plan for a set fee. Most plans typically include the ceremony site, flowers, officiant, photographer, reception, and accommodations.
If you choose not to go with a package plan, you can still work with the resort’s wedding advisor while you make arrangements. Just be sure to keep the lines of communication open, as you would if you were planning your wedding at home. Some brides work a compromise where they handle two or three of the planning tasks, such as selecting the caterer, photographer, and florist, and the consultant handles the rest.
Regardless of which planning scenario you choose, you’re still responsible for watching the bottom line and confirming contract details. These areas of the planning process still require your involvement.
Although much of the planning for your big day may happen from afar, there are still things for you to do at home, such as selecting your invitations. LCI offers a broad assortment of destination-themed invitations sure to beautifully match your wedding destination. Whether your get-away is an exotic locale, the bright lights of Las Vegas or somewhere in between, your invitation options are abundant.
If you’d want more flexibility in choosing a design, visit our Make Your Own Invitation page to select a pre-designed kit or mix and match specialty papers to create an invitation that reflects your own personal style. And because this will be one wedding that your guests won’t want to forget, remember to browse through our wide variety of Save the Date cards. They’re customizable so you can choose your color, card design, and texture.
Seashore Tidings Save The Date Card
Destination weddings are definitely unique and can provide many unforgettable memories of your very special day.
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