Key Things to Consider While Planning a Destination Wedding

Author: Lesly White of The Best Wedding Dresses

What can be more romantic than to get hitched on an extremely beautiful and romantic location? That’s the main reason why so many couples opt for destination weddings. As a rule, the couples love tying knots somewhere on the seashore or in an exotic country. However, weddings in the mountains, on lakes and in beautiful landscape parks are also quite widespread. 

Basically, a destination wedding is a very exciting and romantic idea. However, it requires proper preparation as many things must be taken into account. Let’s have a look at 5 key things it’s important to consider before you start planning your wedding day.

Wedding Location

Location is the first thing you need to decide on before dealing with other organizational issues.  Before making the final decision, it’s recommended to visit the place (if it’s possible) to see how it looks in reality. Clearly, it will involve additional costs. But, as a result, you will be sure that the wedding location fits all your requirements. If you don’t have such an opportunity, seek for the reviews.  

Furthermore, get to know about the climate and weather if you plan a wedding in another country or in the place you have never been before as bad weather can spoil your wedding ceremony. By knowing about the location peculiarities, you will be able to opt for the most convenient gown, décor and activities. Moreover, don’t forget to share information about the place and its characteristics with your wedding guests so that they are also well prepared for your special day. 

Wedding Decor

Having chosen the location, think what décor will be the most suitable for it. If you have already imagined a certain color scheme, theme or style, make sure that it goes well with the place of the ceremony. Basically, if you have a beautiful and picturesque location, it’s not necessary to choose too much décor for it. Thus, if you have a beach ceremony, a flower arch or a couple of garlands may be enough for creating the necessary atmosphere.

Actually, flowers are classic wedding decoration which will look great at any wedding no matter where it takes place. If you are getting married in an exotic country, a cool idea is to use local flowers for wedding décor and a bridal bouquet. Such pieces of wedding décor as balloons, signs, ribbons and bows can be also used for many wedding types. But you are also free to make décor correspond the location entirely. For instance, shells, boats and fishnets can serve as really cool decorations if you have a beach wedding. 

Destination Wedding Dress

Every girl will agree that the choice of the wedding gown is the most important thing no matter what type and style of wedding you have. However, while preparing for a destination wedding, you need to think over your outfit very carefully. As you will need to transport the dress, it’s great if you have a dress which is rather compact. Thus, A-line, sheath and mermaid wedding dresses, the cool ideas of which you can find on this blog, are great options. At the same time, if you want to have a gorgeous ball gown with a long train, be ready that its transportation may be a difficult task.

It’s great to opt for light and convenient dresses, which occupy a little place and will make you feel comfortable at any location. Flowing and light gowns as well as sheath ones are ideal for a beach or any other outdoor ceremony. Meanwhile, if you are getting married at an old castle, you will definitely want something more luxurious and voluminous like a ball gown or A-line dress. 

However, the most important is that the dress is really flattering for you. A dress must accentuate your best sides and hide some imperfections (if you have them, of course).

Wedding Photos

In fact, everyone wants to have professional and bright wedding photos. However, the result depends not only on the way you pose for them but on what photographer you choose. No matter if you take a photographer with you or turn to a local one, you must be sure of their professionalism and like his/her works. So, have a look at your potential wedding photographer’s photos before hiring him/her.

Additionally, we advise to talk to the photographer before your wedding day in order to settle all the organizational issues and share your ideas of how you want your wedding photos to look like. 

Guests

Just like spouses-to-be and their families, wedding guests need to prepare for a destination wedding beforehand. Your guests must be aware of when and where they will need to go in order to book tickets and plan their time. Moreover, they need to choose the proper outfits, especially if it’s a wedding in a faraway country. 

In order to provide extra care of your guests, find out about local hotels or even reserve rooms for your guests. Also, warn them about the climate and weather peculiarities. If you have a certain dress code, it’s crucial to tell about it beforehand. 

Of course, destination wedding is an event which demands much time and energy for its organization. But, as a result, you have a chance to get a really unique and unforgettable wedding if all the details are taken into account. Don’t be afraid of difficulties and you will be rewarded.