3 Tips for a Having an Amazing Wedding Abroad
In today’s world, more and more people are deciding to get married abroad, and although it’s not to everybody’s tastes, it can be a great way to help your wedding truly be a day for everyone to remember. Although picking a destination abroad for you and your partner’s special day might sound like a lovely whimsical option, it’s important to get the details right as choosing this route will require a great deal of planning.
Of course, this can cause a great deal of stress and pressure on the build up to what’s supposed to be a day about celebrating you and your partner. So, with that being the case, we’ve put together three pieces of advice to take the stress out of having a wonderful wedding abroad.
Don’t Just Look at Popular Destinations; Travel off the Beaten Path
When looking for that dream location, many people will look at the places you’re ‘supposed’ to have a wedding abroad rather than straying to a more unusual place. Although it may be simpler to just do what your friends have done, choosing a location and venue on the basis of ease could lead you to regret your decision down the line. This is because your choice of destination is one of the most important factors when it comes to the uniqueness of your wedding, so have a browse through wedding destinations as a couple and choose somewhere that’s unique and suited to your tastes and needs. After all, it’s your special day.
It’s about the People You Bring With You, Not Just the Place
Destination alone isn’t the only that that’s important; you also have to consider who you bring with you to share in the experience. Do you want to only bring your closest friends and family, or would you prefer a larger-scale event? If your ceremony is going to be an intimate affair then this probably means you have carte blanche on your location, as you only have a few people to organize and the budget can be stretched a little further. If you’re planning an enormous do, however you might want to choose somewhere more accessible to your guests and with fewer restrictions: pick a country where visa restrictions aren’t a problem, and ensure your guests aren’t going to need an array of shots before travelling. Above all, be sure to give everyone plenty of advance warning!
Sometimes, You Should Go with Your Gut Feeling; Don’t Wait
Although waiting for something good can sometimes make that thing even better, with something as important as your wedding, it might be best for your peace of mind to decide on a location, book without delay, then simply inform your guests and let them sort out their own travel plans. Waiting prolongs the amount of time you have to stress over a decision, so cutting off the option to change your mind can help reduce the trauma of the decision-making.
So there you have it: some terrific tips that will help you to have a wonderful wedding abroad.
