Tips For Planning A Destination Wedding

By Ella Hemmings


These days many couples decide to skip having a big wedding and instead plan their special day at a particularly romantic location. You might choose a romantic, scenic island or a special city such as Paris or Rome or even at the edge of the Grand Canyon. A destination wedding definitely can be the perfect way to celebrate your love, but planning a wedding far from home can be tricky. To make it easier, consider some of the following advice.

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.

Consider, for instance, the "Love is in the Air" option from Love Maui Weddings. For less than $2,500, this Maui beach wedding package includes a ceremony on the beach with a Hawaiian minister, as well as a guitarist or vocalist, a maiden bearing a torch, a hula dancer or drummer and a conch sounding. This package also includes photography and a special DVD and plenty more amenities. For an extra charge, you can have the bride arrive to the wedding ceremony on an 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.

Once your guests arrive, have a welcome kit placed in their hotel rooms. This should include all the details about the time and location of the ceremony as well as a reception or wedding brunch or any other wedding party event. You can also include helpful information about the area and ideas for dining and attractions. Planning a fun trip or excursion for everyone can be a great way to say thank you to your loved ones. On Maui, a whale watching boat trip can be an excellent excursion or perhaps attending an authentic Hawaiian Luau. Sometimes wedding coordinators can be a big help with guests, so ask for their suggestions.




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