Monday, 3 February 2014

Destination Wedding Planning Tips

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.

One of the best ways to ensure that the whole event runs smoothly is to find a great wedding planning at your destination. For example, the wedding planners at Love Maui Weddings have been helping couples plan special weddings in Maui for more than 20 years. Hawaii, especially Maui, is a top location for destination weddings, and these Maui wedding coordinators can handle all of the details, from planning out the ceremony, finding the minister, helping with the marriage license, acquiring flowers, finding a great photographer, planning a reception and many other important details.

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.




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