Last Updated on September 12, 2024 by greatvacationsawait
Many couples don’t know what they’re getting into when trying to plan their destination wedding or vow renewal. Most couples have this idea, that they will just find a place somewhere in a beautiful location, get married, then live happily ever after, or they just want to find a beautiful place to reaffirm their love for each other and live happily ever after again. But there is a lot of planning that comes into play to make this all come together and most couples eventually find out the hard way that it’s not so easy. There’s so much to consider, from where to stay and how to get there to what gifts to bring and how to keep everyone organized. I wish I had this destination wedding survival guide when I got married.
Ok, so let’s jump into these six destination wedding or vow renewal essentials!
- Get Started Right Away
In today’s post-COVID environment, dates & availability are booking up faster than ever before! Many couples are eager to finally say “I DO!” or “I DO!” again in an amazing location, just as they had hoped before the pandemic! Now dates are booking up fast, so don’t procrastinate, start researching resort wedding venues & availability now!
2. You Don’t Have To Know It All
You may think you have to know everything about planning a destination wedding or vow renewal before you begin, but that’s simply not true! You don’t need to have it all figured out to get started. The two most important things you need to start working on is making a list of potential destinations you would like to get married, and then, a list of potential resort wedding venues to hold your wedding & wedding group at.
3. Consider Doing a Pre-Wedding Or Vow Renewal Ceremony Planning Trip
Hey, Who doesn’t like the samples at Costco, before you buy a 12-pack of hot chocolate bombs? Right?
Once you have a destination wedding or vow renewal location chosen, then it’s time to figure out which wedding venue & resort to have your ceremony and host your group. One of the most effective ways to choose a wedding resort & venue is to visit it first before you decide. In fact, many resorts offer special “wedding visit” packages to encourage you to visit their resort, hoping you will choose them for your destination wedding or vow renewal.
4. Get a New Email For Only Wedding Or Vow Renewal Related Conversations
In order to have a successful destination wedding or vow renewal, you have to be organized. I always suggest that you create a special email address exclusively for your wedding or vow renewal & honeymoon or anniversary. This way all of your wedding correspondence & conversations will be in one spot! Believe me, this will save you so much time and probably money in the end. The last thing you want is a confirmation email requesting you to verify your wedding date & time at the resort, and you miss it in a crowded inbox sandwiched between emails from Peleton & your colonoscopy reminder!
5. Consider Getting a New Credit Card That Earns Miles ( Unless You Have One Already)
As long as you are going to be charging your wedding or vow renewal expenses, you might as well earn some reward miles to help you pay for your travel. This is a great time to open a new credit card that will earn you miles or points for future or even current travel. You could actually get your airfare paid for if you play your credit cards right!
6. Consider Working With a Destination Wedding Designer or Romance Travel Specialist
If you want to ensure that your destination wedding or vow renewal will be planned correctly, and reduce the stress and frustration you may feel when trying to plan this all on your own, it may be worth it to invest in a destination wedding designer or planner. A destination wedding planner or designer knows the ins and outs of a destination wedding or vow renewal and has plenty of experience setting up wedding groups, negotiating contracts, and managing all of the logistics for you and your guests. They will also make sure that you receive ALL the amenities & perks you will qualify for as well. Things that many resorts won’t tell you unless you ask.
I hope this destination wedding survival guide helps make your wedding or vow renewal planning a little less stressful and more fun. Whether you’re getting married or renewing your vows on the beach, on a rooftop terrace overlooking the ocean, or in a quaint tropical garden, you’ve got to get these 6 essentials down first, before you do anything else.
If you’re ready to have some of the pressure and stress of planning your destination wedding or vow renewal lifted off of your shoulders, then I encourage you use this link to Sign Up For Your FREE 30 Minute Discovery Call, to schedule a free 30-minute strategy session with me! I would be honored to help your figure out everything you need for your dream wedding to come true!
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