Monday, January 13, 2014

Tips For Planning A Destination Wedding

By Ella Hemmings


Often the idea of planning a huge wedding and reception is quite daunting, and rather than deal with all of the stress of a large event, many couples prefer to have a smaller, more intimate ceremony at a special destination. While a destination wedding is an excellent way to ensure that your wedding day is truly memorable, planning it all from thousands of miles away can be challenging. Here are a few ways to make planning a destination wedding easier.

To make the whole process easy, hiring a wedding planner is the way to go. You simply need to find a wedding planner that specializes in ceremonies at your destination. For instance, if you would love to be married on the romantic and popular island of Maui, you can contact the staff at Love Maui Weddings for help. Here you will find experienced Maui wedding coordinators who easily can handle every detail of your ceremony. This includes finding a minister to conduct the service, locating a wedding photographer, finding a fantastic location, ordering the flowers and much more.

The staff at Love Maui Weddings even offers several different Maui destination wedding packages. Choosing a specific package can make the whole process extremely easy. You just choose one that suits your needs and go for it. If you want a few extras that aren't included in the package, just ask if you can purchase a few add-ons and really make the whole experience completely personal.

At Love Maui Weddings, there are some very unique add-ons. If you choose the romantic "Love is in the Air" wedding package, many amenities are included such as arranging for a Hawaiian minister and hiring a guitarist or a vocalist as well as hiring a hula dancer or perhaps a Hawaiian drummer. The package also includes the beach location and set-up, as well as some photography, a keepsake DVD and keepsake wedding certificate and a few other wonderful items. If you want to add an extra touch of romance, simply add on an option to have the bride arrive from the sea via outrigger canoe.

Your guests should be a huge consideration if you are hosting a destination wedding. Generally, these are smaller events because the costs of travel are so high. You can do some groundwork and look for the best flight prices and schedules for your guests and even try to arrange for a hotel at your destination to offer a discounted rate for the guests. Often if you reserve a block of rooms, each room will cost less than the normal rates. Be sure to give people many months in advance to plan and save for this special wedding.

It is nice to create a special wedding welcome package for your guests. Include an itinerary of all the wedding-related events as well as a map of the area. It can be fun to plan a few fun excursions for your guests, if possible. For example, if you are marrying on Maui, treat everyone to a sunset whale watching cruise. Often your wedding planner can help with these types of arrangements, so be sure to ask.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment