A destination wedding far from home will be a memorable event and an exotic vacation in one. But it will take advance planning and following wedding etiquette to make sure your celebration comes together smoothly. Here’s my advice for have the destination wedding of your dreams.
Have a heart-to-heart with your attendants
While destination wedding etiquette requires you to pay for your attendants’ accommodations, there will be other costs involved for them. Let your chosen attendants know right away that your wedding will involve traveling to allow them to make a decision about being in your wedding.
Determine your personal space
A destination wedding means that your guests will be with you for several days before and after the wedding. Be sure to carve out private, personal time for you and your groom during your getaway.
Keep everyone informed
Be sure to create a destination wedding itinerary and include it in your guests’ wedding invitations. Guests will feel included in your celebration and know what to expect when they arrive.
Spread the word about gifts
Gifts should never be mentioned on a wedding invitation (regardless of where the wedding is taking place) even if your sentiment is that guests not give you a gift at all. Instead, ask both sets of parents, your bridal party and your close friends to spread the word that you’d prefer no gifts at your destination wedding or that you’d like them sent to your home.
Enjoy the destination wedding planning!
