Tips for Destination Brides

Lined Circle Photo By: Kyle Loves Tori Photography Written By: Photo By: Allison Slater Photography

Do your homework and hire a wedding planner or coordinator to help you create your dream wedding with ease.

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Research your destination; look at pictures, brochures, references, make calls, and schedule a visit to check it out.

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Understand your destination needs to work not only for you but for anyone you wish to have by your side on your big day.

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Know if passports, visas or immunizations are needed, as well as any other travel requirements.

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Know the legal requirements, deadlines for your marriage certificate, and the rules for officiants.

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Hire venders such as a hair and makeup artist and have a local contact to help arrange all the details (this can be your wedding coordinator).

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Have a wedding timeline and include every detail so there are no questions about what is happening and when and where.

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Get wedding insurance. Sometimes life happens and things have to change or get derailed. Protect yourself and your wedding budget with insurance.

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Give your guests plenty of notice so they can plan according. Include information about accommodations.

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Let your guests know what clothing attire they should bring. Especially if you have any organized activities.

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Inform your guests that you will be accepting gifts once you return home.

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Create a wedding website. Your website will help you and your guest stay organized and informed.

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Tips for Destination Brides

Do your homework and hire a wedding planner or coordinator to help you create your dream wedding with ease.

Research your destination; look at pictures, brochures, references, make calls, and schedule a visit to check it out.

Understand your destination needs to work not only for you but for anyone you wish to have by your side on your big day.

Know if passports, visas or immunizations are needed, as well as any other travel requirements.

Know the legal requirements, deadlines for your marriage certificate, and the rules for officiants.

Hire venders such as a hair and makeup artist and have a local contact to help arrange all the details (this can be your wedding coordinator).

Have a wedding timeline and include every detail so there are no questions about what is happening and when and where.

Get wedding insurance. Sometimes life happens and things have to change or get derailed. Protect yourself and your wedding budget with insurance.

Give your guests plenty of notice so they can plan according. Include information about accommodations.

Let your guests know what clothing attire they should bring. Especially if you have any organized activities.

Inform your guests that you will be accepting gifts once you return home.

Create a wedding website. Your website will help you and your guest stay organized and informed.

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