The Ultimate Guide To Plan The Most Perfect Destination Wedding

Planning your dream destination wedding is anything but simple. Extravagant or intimate, planning a wedding halfway across the world needs elaborate planning and organisation. Whether you’ve chosen to get hitched in a royal palace in Rajasthan, an island fête in Bali or in the romantic shores of Italy; here are a few tips to help simplify the process!

1. The ideal destination

Your perfect wedding spot needs to represent you and your partner, your aesthetics, your passions and your vibes. Check on the location’s legalities on marriage, the weather, places to see in and around, and most importantly, if it fits your budget.

2. A tailor-made guest list

A destination wedding means a very intimate guest list consisting of your closest people. Make sure you not only notify guests in advance but also involve them in the planning process, help arrange for tickets and accommodation before prices skyrocket and time the wedding right.

3. The right wedding planner

A wedding away from home may mean you have to relinquish some control over its arrangements; which can be a blessing in disguise for some and a horror for others! Handing a stranger the reigns to control your life’s biggest day can be challenging so make sure you hire a professional who specializes in destination weddings or a local planner with good experience.

4. Quintessential prior visit

Ideally, visit your destination a few months in advance to personally see to all the arrangements. Meet your vendors, hotel team and planners in person to help them visualise and understand the exact ideas you have for your wedding.

5. Set the budget

Thorough meetings with everyone involved in the wedding, visiting the local markets and vendors will help negotiate expenses up front so things don’t get out of control on your big day!

6. Packing right

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Packing can be stressful even under the most relaxed conditions, so imagine all the things that can go wrong if you pack right! Make elaborate lists of all necessities and start packing well in advance to reduce the risk of leaving anything behind. It’s essential to pack anything of value in your carry-on like your wedding dress/tuxedo, rings, vows, jewellery, to name a few.

Assisted by Gariyashi Bhuyan.