Tips for Planning a Destination Wedding

Wedding is one of the most important stages in our lives. We make preparations for it from the venue, entourage, expenses, to the ceremony. 

Every part of the wedding is worth the cost. Because wedding is the beginning when the bride and groom can be united in marriage. 

A great way to make the wedding more memorable is to celebrate it in a place remarkable to the couple. Who is the couple that wouldn’t want their wedding to be memorable? 

When should you start planning a destination wedding?

Planning for the entire wedding, including the destination wedding, begins with the engagement. Engagement or betrothal, a period of time that comes when the groom proposes to the bride. On this marriage proposal, the groom will give an engagement ring to the bride. The diamond engagement ring is one of the bests to give as a form of agreement to the future marriage.

How do you start planning a destination wedding?

In this article, I will be sharing with you some tips for planning a destination wedding. These tips are what you should consider if you opt to get a memorable wedding. 

  1. Choose a venue that is suitable for both you and your guests. Choosing the right location can be a daunting task. Out of the many beautiful places all over the world, how could you choose with ease? You may want to celebrate it on eco-friendly Hayman Island. Or create a memorable wedding at one of the Gold Coast’s golden beaches. The jet-setting harbor Sydney city also sets a remarkable mood for this occasion. But before you choose, you also need to consider the presence of your guests on that day. Will they be able to get there? How long the travel will take? They are to witness one of your most memorable moments, that’s why their presence is important.
  2. Check the availability of the venue ahead of time. It is very important that your venue is reserved for you on that special day. It is best to make a reservation in advance to make sure that you have reserved the location for the venue. Anyway, you will not book a venue if you are not sure of the details. But in case of something changes, to suffer from a small adjustment in the payment is even better rather than giving inconvenience to the guests. Wedding destinations now make the reservation process easier. Because you can reach them online and all the processes can be done over the internet.


  3. Who pays for the accommodation for the guests? Since you are planning for a destination wedding, you must be prepared for the expenses. As for destination wedding tradition, the guests usually pay the expenses. This includes their expenses for lodging and transportation. So before setting up the reservation, it has to be clear whose budget will pay for the guests’ lodging.

  4. Hire a wedding planner.  A wedding planner can help you save your time, money, and get you out of stress planning. The wedding planner that you should hire must be specialized in destination weddings. You can leave to her all the requirements and details of your planned wedding and let her do the job. If you choose a country where English is not the primary language, hire a bilingual planner. A bilingual wedding planner can make a smoother process. 

The location for your destination wedding can also be a great place for a honeymoon. Or look for another good place for the honeymoon nearby. Some guests will also take the opportunity to make this occasion their gateway to travel. They might want to extend their stay and enjoy the place to the fullest.

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