Let’s face it: who doesn’t want to have a dreamy wedding on their bucket list? Almost everyone has been daydreaming and imagining themselves walking down the aisle while onlookers on the sides are jerking a tear as the bride walks towards her beloved groom. Of course, the “atmosphere” and the overall ambiance of weddings should also be taken into account.
While there are couples that don’t mind tying the knot in their quiet little hometown’s religious site, this isn’t always the case for everyone. Some couples want to have their weddings on large luxurious cathedrals or dreamy resorts with the best view of the sunset. But pulling off a wedding in another part of the country or in another country is easier said than done.
What You Have to Take Into Account
It’s important to note that it’s not just going to be you and your partner that will need to travel to the destination. If you’re going to have a wedding outside your home town, you’ll also have to think about others that you have invited to your wedding. Who will be there? Do they have the means of going there?
While the idea of having a dreamy and “perfect” wedding on a quiet tropical beach with white sand might seem like something on everyone’s bucket list, it’s not necessarily the most practical idea if you’re someone that lives in more temperate regions. Chances are, most people from your home town will have a difficult time looking for accommodation to stay or a flight towards the area that doesn’t cost much. That said, what might seem like a great idea, in theory, might not be the best idea when put into application. But pulling off a wedding that’s outside your home town isn’t out of the picture, and it is entirely possible.
So how do you pull off a wedding that’s hundreds (or thousands) of miles away from your home town? What factors will you need to keep in mind? Here’s what you’ll need to know.
Inviting Over Guests
First and foremost, you’ll need to get creative with how you’re inviting guests to your wedding. You’ll need to give your guests all the important information that’s needed at the venue. Having an itinerary with a planned schedule with the date, time, and location of each part of the event can help ensure any communication issues. Some would suggest printing out a card with details for lodging.
It’s also important to make reservations on accommodations that are close to the area. You might want to reach out to resorts and hotels to make reservations. At least a month or a few weeks before the wedding, hotels in the area should be aware of each person that’s about to attend your wedding so that there’s no misunderstanding when it comes to accommodations. The last thing that you want is all the hotels and accommodations in the area books by other guests.
If you’re not quite sure how you’ll manage your wedding with a lot of logistics involved, you can always check websites that are catered towards wedding venues. In certain cases, you might just want to cut down on your guests and narrow things down to some of your closest friends, family members, and acquaintances.
It’s important to keep your guests entertained during the reception, and you’ll need to hire individuals that have talent when it comes to stand-up comedy and dancing. You don’t necessarily have to invite someone from your home town when there’s bound to be a lot of rich talent close to where you want to tie the knot. Luckily, there’s a high-talented emcee for events that can give your crowd entertained throughout much of the day.
Having a More Private Wedding
We understand that having an over-the-top and luxurious wedding ceremony and reception can be a bit costly. What’s a great way of enjoying your wedding without having to think too much of your guests? You can always travel and enjoy your wedding destination with just a handful of individuals. So if you’re going to go to a tropical island, you might just want to enjoy your time with friends and family members. Right after that, you can go 100% to your wedding reception back at home!
A wedding is usually a once-in-a-lifetime experience, so it’s normal that couples will give it their best when it comes to preparations for having a bodacious venue. Although it may seem like a daunting task, having a destination wedding in your dream resort or that tropical get-away is just on the horizon. Still, you’ll need to have a comprehensive plan and budget to ensure that it’s possible.