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Destination weddings sound like the easier, more romantic choice for nuptials. Simply give up the complicated planning of a reception and just get married by the beach at a beautiful resort, right? Wrong. There\u2019s nothing easy and simple about planning a destination wedding but the rewards are often well worth the effort. Here are 15 helpful tips that cover just about everything you need to know to get started.<\/p>\n

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When choosing a destination, allow for long travel times
\n<\/strong>When picking a destination, it\u2019s important to consider your access to international airports. \u201cIf your guests have to change flights three or four times before even arriving at your destination and you expect them to party immediately, you will need to allow some rest periods in between,\u201d says Tara Fay, owner of Xena Productions Bespoke Events<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Select the right date
\n<\/strong>Once you pick a location, it\u2019s time to choose an ideal wedding date. \u201cRemember, the Caribbean Islands, parts of the southern states and the East Coast of the United States are prone to hurricanes at certain times of the year,” says wedding planner Cristen Faherty, owner and creative director of\u00a0Cristen & Co<\/a>.\u00a0 “We have already seen a very active and devastating hurricane season this year\u2014pay attention to the weather and all the risks that may come into play when picking the wedding date. Unless, you are planning for that snowy mountain wedding!\u201d<\/p>\n

Consider the cost burden for guests
\n<\/strong>One thing to also bear in mind is that a destination wedding is an expense for guests, so try to pick a location that will be accessible financially for all your guests, offering a variety of accommodation options. \u201cBe conscious of the travel they will have to endure when arriving at their destination,” says Fay. “Don\u2019t make your guests travel long distances between each venue at their own expense.”<\/p>\n

Consider an all-inclusive property. Many large all-inclusives, like Sandals and Secrets properties, offer a complimentary basic\u00a0wedding\u00a0package when staying for a minimum number of nights with them. \u201cFor brides on a budget, this is a huge value\u2014and often leaves wiggle room to upgrade the\u00a0wedding\u00a0package and those few extra nights required can serve as your honeymoon\u00a0destination,” says luxury travel agent and honeymoon expert Lindsey Epperly\u00a0of\u00a0Epperly\u00a0Travel<\/a>. “But, I suggest properties that have at least two of their hotels in one area so you can move from one resort to another to ensure you\u00a0have some privacy from guests\u00a0who might be turning the trip into a vacation themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Plan an itinerary, not just a wedding
\n<\/strong>When you have a destination wedding you have to be prepared to host weekend events. \u201cGuests will be traveling from all over to celebrate with you, it is only appropriate to have a welcome gift upon arrival, a rehearsal party or dinner and a brunch following your wedding day that includes all your guests,” says Faherty. “Maybe even a welcome celebration for cocktails and fun! It is also a good idea to plan other fun activities throughout your guests stay, maybe it is a winery tour and tasting, fun water sport adventures, hiking or zip lining through the forest.”<\/p>\n

Destination doesn’t have to mean international
\n<\/strong>“There are so many beautiful and unique destinations domestically as well as internationally,” says certified travel agent Jennifer Polito.\u00a0 “Brides should weigh the pros and cons of each, and try and match the destination with whatever they are looking for their\u00a0wedding,\u201d says Jennifer Polito Waigand, CTA, a travel agent.<\/p>\n

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Decide on type of ceremony
\n<\/strong>Couples\u00a0who opt for symbolic ceremonies can often save a few hundred bucks and the hassle of extra paperwork over those who do legal ceremonies in their\u00a0destinations\u00a0of choice. “If you\u00a0don’t want to jump through many\u00a0hoops to be legally married (translating documents and the like), this is the best option and then you can be legally wed before\/after in the States,” says Epperly.<\/p>\n

Think about your family
\n<\/strong>Make sure you have a conversation with your parents first about the idea of having a destination wedding. “They may have strong opinions about it because maybe Grandma Sue won\u2019t be able to travel the distance and it may be important to have her there,” says Faherty. “There are pros and cons to having a destination wedding and you need to list them out and discuss them with your future spouse and your immediate family members before locking in a venue.”<\/p>\n

Consider immigration regulations<\/strong>
\n\u201cAs an immigration attorney, the biggest mistake I see individuals make when planning\u00a0destination\u00a0weddings\u00a0is not checking whether a visa is necessary for that country; and whether the main guests will be able to attend,\u201d says Renata Castro Alves, an immigration attorney with Castro Legal Group. “A recent client had her brother detained while returning from her\u00a0wedding\u00a0in Mexico because of an issue with his green card. It was resolved, but had she known, she would not have had a\u00a0destination\u00a0wedding\u00a0as her brother\u2019s trauma was a major issue for the family.”<\/p>\n

Don’t forget about currency restrictions
\n<\/strong>Bear in mind the national currency and banking restrictions, as well as the potential rate of exchange issues. “Some countries have banking restrictions on the amount of cash that a person can bring into the country,” says Fay. “If you want to save on banking charges by paying suppliers in cash, check the feasibility of this first.”<\/p>\n

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Remember to factor in inclement weather
\n<\/strong>Weather can also play a big part in the selection process.\u00a0 Some locations will offer more favorable rates for times of the year when weather occurrences can be more prevalent, (e.g.\u00a0hurricane season).\u00a0\u201cIn Ireland, we always plan for the rain or inclement weather so we not only have plan A, B, but usually C and D as well,\u201d says Fay.<\/p>\n

Time zones are everything
\n<\/strong>Time zones will play a role, especially when keeping in contact with your wedding day team, so be sure to discuss your vendor\u2019s standard office hours and ways to stay in touch.<\/p>\n

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Select the right venue
\n<\/strong>Finding your venue will be one of your first to do\u2019s, and will have a major impact on the rest of your decisions. “Considerations should include accommodation for your optimum number of guests,” says Fay. “Whether they can provide sufficient locations for your various events, their ability to work with specific dietary requirements and whether they have vendors who can handle your requests or if they are willing to work with your own suppliers,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Pack wisely
\n<\/strong>Fay works with a lot of stylists for her brides and one of the best things they will always do is create a look book for the wedding events.\u00a0 \u201cThis enables couples to take the guesswork not only out of what to wear, but also for packing,” she says. “This is especially important if traveling to Europe where luggage restrictions apply on most airlines. If it\u2019s a destination wedding in Ireland, I would always recommend to pack for all eventualities.”<\/p>\n

Stay in touch<\/strong>
\n\u201cApart from the obvious of having a wedding website, we have recently started setting up What\u2019s App groups for the wedding guests,” says Fay. “This helps us get information to attendees in the fastest friendliest way. This may include updates on any changes that may happen to an event (e.g. if an accident suddenly happens on an access road to a venue and a diversion in in place) to an easy way to reunite guests with lost property.”<\/p>\n

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Consider your dress
\n<\/strong>For shipping your dress, you’ll need to think about the logistics involved.\u00a0 Some countries may have shipping restrictions on shipping personal effects and may charge you customs at the point of entry for your dress.\u00a0 “You do also need to think about how to get your dress back,” says Fay. “Some airlines will make allowances for holding your dress on a flight or you may have to book a separate seat for your dress.\u00a0 Do bear in mind the weight of the dress and the size of it if you have to transfer airports and flights as any monies saved carrying the dress yourself may be offset by the sheer stress and potential injuries you may cause yourself,\u201d she says.\u00a0 It\u2019s always a good idea to discuss with your bridal store how they normally ship bridal garments.<\/p>\n

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