Is a Destinaton Wedding Right for You
While it is certainly true that, in many ways, your wedding will be just as special and just as meaningful no matter where it is done, it’s also true that a destination wedding can make it even more special and unforgettable. There may, however, be some compromises involved that you’ll need to consider carefully.
In a highly mobile society, it might not make a great deal of difference to some of your guests if the wedding is in your hometown or in Jamaica or Hawaii. But for others it could make attendance difficult or impossible. Some might be unable to afford the expense or the time involved. You’ll need to think carefully about how your choice may affect your potential guests and how you may feel if some who are important to you can’t attend.
One possible means of dealing with this is to have a reception at home after your wedding and honeymoon for the guests who were unable to attend. If those who are most important to you can attend a destination wedding, then this may be sufficient.
Sitting down with your future spouse and talking over the possible locations, looking at locations, resorts and wedding packages on the internet is an important first step after you’ve decided on a destination wedding. You want to pick a location that appeals strongly to both of you and probably one where you can combine the wedding and your honeymoon. If your guests decide to also combine the wedding with a vacation, you may want to have your guests stay at a hotel or resort other than the one you will use for your wedding and honeymoon.
Many resorts will offer full packages where all you need to do is show up with your guests. This can be liberating but if you feel the need for more control you can make many of the arrangements yourself. Keep in mind however that you’ll be working long distance so substantial lead time, continual verification and double-checking that everything is getting done on time is important.
If you go this route, be certain to stay well organized by using a wedding planner and making certain you have all the details well in hand - from the documents you will need to the clergy to perform the marriage and the photographer to record it. There are a lot of details that go into a successful destination wedding and you don’t want to miss any of them.
Giving your guests plenty of time to make their plans is vital for a destination wedding. You will need to provide a schedule for the wedding itself, airline schedules, one or more hotels or resorts for them to reserve accommodations, a description of the location and the what the weather will be like, what type of clothing would be suitable for the wedding itself and the reception, and information on any documents the guests may require if the location is outside your country.
As you can see a destination wedding can be somewhat more complicated in some ways, but its unusual nature and the beauty of the surroundings can be well worth the added effort. Just to start you off, some of the most popular destinations are the beautiful islands of Hawaii, Jamaica in the Caribbean, the Florida Keys and, yes, Las Vegas with its host of wedding chapels and spectacular shows and casinos.
Certainly there will be some challenges and some minor hangups and problems, but that tends to be the case with any wedding, so careful planning and attention to detail will overcome the problems and provide a wonderful destination wedding that will always be special.
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