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Are you looking forward to your big day? What are the next steps? Level up your destination wedding planning game. Getting married away from home can be a daunting task. And figuring out vendors, transportation, venue, etc., isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
The pressure to plan your wedding in an entirely new location is real. You may be pretty excited. But there’s a lot to see and do.
That good food, good mood, and an enthralling wedding vibe may be something you are looking forward to. But how do you achieve it? Here are five tips you can use to plan a destination wedding that’s memorable and magical and keeps the emotional turmoil at bay.
Start Planning Early
Weddings can take a toll on your mental and physical health. So it’s best to start planning ahead of time. But “how early is too early,” you’d ask. We suggest you start at least a year in advance.
That would be enough time for you to plan the specifics of your destination wedding.
This way, you have a reasonable time to book the wedding planner who will advise you about wedding venues, hire necessary vendors, and will guide you through the wedding planning process. Stay organized in your wedding decisions and also flexible.
Have a checklist from the beginning, and don’t leave too many things for the last minute, since small details are the most time consuming.
The sooner you start planning for your destination wedding, the better, but if you don’t have a year’s time, planning a destination wedding at least four to five months in advance would be feasible.
Nail the Budget
Have a clear idea of your finances and determine your priorities. Make a practical guest list, stick to the list, and plan things around the “convenience” factor of the guests, so you don’t incur surprise costs. Don’t make your conversations about “we HAVE to do this,” but find ways to cut unwanted expenses yet stay true to your style and wants.
Also, ensure keeping at least 5% to 10% aside for those unexpected expenses. Destination weddings don’t have to break the bank. So, plan a custom wedding program, as it can be very much time-saving and account for meaningful experiences
Book Your Wedding Planner
At Gamos Crete Weddings & Events we plan weddings day in and day out. We understand our job all too well and know the best vendors out there. This is also helpful if you may be working on a short timeline.
We as a professional wedding planner rock and can help you speed through the process without making mistakes or ruining your big event. We can build your vision and sort everything from start to end.
From picking the right wedding venue to an appropriate estate and planning schedules for vendors, we can help you with the minutest of stuff and, of course, major things that all have to be combined. The most superior support you can hire to achieve your dream destination wedding!
Book the Top Photographer
Wedding pictures are something you will cherish for the rest of your life. Make sure there is a dream team to support your vision who brings out the best in you which will reflect the photos. A good wedding photographer sees the colors, moves the people to the right spot, has endless patience, will make people feel comfortable, moves mountains for that best spot, and is a star in fine art wedding photography.
Besides, many couples plan a destination wedding for the feel and look of it and those super gorgeous locations. Not having a capable photographer or videographer defies the whole purpose of getting married at a stunning location and not being able to capture those adorable moments for a lifetime.
So hire a team that can work on your vision, capture the best moments of your big day, and manages to meet or exceed your expectations. It ensures your memories are captured by someone who understands what they’re doing and can bring your dreams to life. Your wedding planner knows the top vendors in each field of wedding land!
Ditch Anything That Doesn’t Resonate With You
Anything that feels off, or unnecessary, take it out. Be it any items, décor, guest list, unsolicited advice from family, wedding traditions, or the overall wedding vibes, ditch what doesn’t allow you to feel like yourself.
Work with a thoughtful wedding planner who can personalize and modernize your wedding plans to fit your precise needs.
To Sum Things Up
But no blogs and articles can answer all your wedding-related queries as much as a one-on-one conversation. So, meet your wedding planner, and get your spouse, friends, and family together to plan your dream wedding.
We recommend reaching out to us with your questions. The sooner you connect with our expertise, the sooner you can decide on your destination wedding planning needs.
