Simply put, a destination wedding is a wedding that takes place away from the couple’s hometown. For some, this means getting married and a picturesque resort in the Caribbean while others pack their bags and head to Sin City. Regardless of the destination where the wedding takes place, a destination wedding is a whole new ball game because there are quite a few things that are different about planning a destination wedding that need to be considered or else the wedding could potentially end up being a chaotic mess.
For starters, the Save the Date card is extremely important when planning a destination wedding, although it is typically eliminated during the planning of a traditional wedding. The Save the Date card is basically a little notice that lets wedding guests know that a wedding will be taking place and they have to travel to get there. It should be sent at least six months in advance so that wedding guests have ample time to reserve their hotel and airfare, as well as make any arrangements with work, school, or other obligations in order to attend the wedding. Without the Save the Date card, there surely will be people that will still be able to attend, but, essentially a couple cannot allow themselves to get upset over the people who did not show up if they simply were not given enough time.
Another thing to consider when choosing to have a destination wedding is the accessibility of the area as well as the types of activities that will be available for wedding guests. Because destination weddings typically require the guests to be in the area if the wedding for a few days, it is important to choose a location where there are things to do. A popular destination like Las Vegas, for example, is packed full of activities for people of all ages, so there will never be a sense of being bored. Likewise, if the wedding will be in a remote place in a vineyard, it is important to have activities available for guests to participate in if they choose so they are not just sitting around doing nothing for a few days.
Lastly, when planning a destination wedding, it is important to remember that €it’s your day,€ meaning it is the couple’s wedding day, and not anyone else’s. Because there is bound to be a few disgruntled family members and friends that are not happy about the fact that the wedding is somewhere besides home, it is important for the couple to just block out all the negativity and continue to plan the wedding of their dreams because the wedding day will be one of the most important days of their life, and it should be executed exactly how it was imagined.
