01 May How To Plan the Perfect Destination Wedding

Destination Weddings can be the most magical of experiences for you and your guests.  I have planned many, along with my own destination wedding in Hvar, Croatia! There is, however, a lot to plan and more often than not, the destination is not well known to you or your guests. Even having some knowledge does not always help you adequately prepare from afar.  So, I’d like to share with you my ‘dozen destination’ tips so you can plan accordingly, enjoy the adventure, and create a truly memorable experience for everyone. 1. Find a location that has meaning and magic A destination wedding can be incredibly sentimental if the location holds some importance to you. Perhaps this is a place you met, or you have family there, or a great mutual love of the location. It may be somewhere you know your guests would love to visit but have likely never been - there should be some key factor as to why you are choosing a particular destination and what it represents. As such, this should also have a key role in your overall theme. 2. ‘Weather Or Not’: consider the seasons, the weather and temperature prior to finalizing a date and invitation time Whilst a December 31st wedding might be a dream date for you, it’s not ideal if you’re planning a wedding in Indonesia during that time (for example) which is the height of their monsoon season. Likewise, if it is the hottest month of summer, scorching your guests on a beach or non-shaded green is also not preferable.  If you have the perfect place in mind then also consider the perfect time to visit, when the weather is likely to be more agreeable. Alternatively – there are options to create or maximize shade – rain, hail or shine, and if this is needed for your ideal date then consider it when planning. You may find a shaded area amongst trees, a secluded cove, consider...