Who pays for what? This is the question that everyone wants answered. Unfortunately, we can’t give you any firm rules here. Everything is dependent on the size of the wedding and the couple’s, their families, (and their guests) finances. But here’s what seems to be generally accepted for a destination wedding. Guests pay for their [...]
Choosing the Venue for Your Destination Wedding
In this third part of our series on destination weddings, we'll discuss finding a suitable venue in your location of choice. After you settle on the location for your destination wedding, it's time to get down to the specifics. Finding a location to hold the big event! Planning this part of your destination wedding won't be that different from planning any other kind of wedding except that it may not be convenient for you to visit the venue in person to make sure it's exactly what you have in mind. This is one reason it's a good idea to consider a wedding ...
Destination Weddings, The Costs and Who Pays For What?
Who pays for what? This is the question that everyone wants answered. Unfortunately, we can't give you any firm rules here. Everything is dependent on the size of the wedding and the couple's, their families, (and their guests) finances. But here's what seems to be generally accepted for a destination wedding. Guests pay for their airfare and hotel rooms. The couple or their parents (usually the groom's parents) host the rehearsal dinner, or a friend pays for the meal, and another goodie such as a massage or gym pass or a sightseeing tour. Hosts are also responsible for transportation to and from the ceremony ...
Save the date wording for the Destination Wedding
Things are moving along quickly now. You have done all the required research, decided on a location for your destination wedding, chosen a venue, and now you want to make sure that the people who are important to you will be there. Sending save-the-date cards has become an accepted part of many types of weddings. Keep in mind however, they are particularly important for destination weddings because such events require more than the usual commitment of time and money. Asking guests to save the date To ensure that some of your favorite people are not on vacation, hosting their own nuptials with ...
Your Destination Wedding, Wording the Information Letter
Once you’ve gathered all the information, your guests will need to know as much as you can tell them about your destination in order to facilitate their travel planning. It is acceptable to include this information along with the save the date cards but it’s a better idea to send a separate mailing. Your guests will be expecting this information if they are planning to attend and they will be excited to get all the details. Be sure to give your guests enough time with the information so they can make all the necessary arrangements. You should include the following vital ...
Destination Weddings
How to Word It
Your Destination Wedding, Wording the Information Letter
Once you’ve gathered all the information, your guests will need to know as much as you can tell them about your destination in order to facilitate their travel planning. It is acceptable to include this information along with the save the date cards but it’s a better idea to send a separate mailing. Your guests [...]
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Choosing a Location for Your Destination Wedding
Before getting your heart completely set on a specific destination, you’ll want to consider many things related to your choice. This is especially true if you are considering something in another country. To guide you, here is a checklist of questions you need to consider about your choice of destination.