

No worrying about transportation or coordinating much. The simplest option, though maybe not the cheapest, would be to book an all inclusive wedding at a hotel and everyone can room at the same hotel. Just be sure they are within walking distance or that transportation will be provided. There are other approaches as well, such as providing two or three hotel options for guests within different price ranges.

So make sure you reserve a few months in advance for larger groups.

However, we waited too long to book and the only place large enough to accommodate us was almost an hour from the ceremony location. We were able to save a lot of money cooking our own meals and splitting the cost of the Airbnb. This option was perfect for us because we all wanted to be together without anyone having to take out a second mortgage. For my destination wedding in Costa Rica we rented a beautiful Airbnb large enough to fit everyone. Make sure you have set up a cell phone plan that will allow you to communicate once you arrive and the appropriate outlet adapters in order to charge your phone.Ĭontact the airline in advance for their policies on checking or carrying on your dress.įinding the right accommodations can be a bit tricky depending on what you are trying to accomplish. You will also want to read up on the legal requirements of marriage before you head out and make any necessary arrangements. Weather and climate, high and low seasons, and cost of plane tickets all need to be taken into consideration when deciding a date.ĭo not wait to find out what travel documents you will need to enter your destination country! Find out as soon as possible and do not neglect to get any mandatory vaccines ahead of time. If your destination happens to be Costa Rica, you can find here a list of the best wedding planners. Hiring a wedding planner in your destination country will pay off in the long run. Make sure you are contracting reputable, trustworthy, and quality companies. Nearly all your arrangements with vendors will be made over the phone or email. Planning a destination wedding is next level stressful, and you seriously deserve a gold medal for accomplishing the task! I don’t have a gold medal for you, but I can help you along the way with a realistic planning timeline and a few things you need to consider specifically for bringing together your perfect, or close to anyway, destination wedding. Planning a state-side wedding can be stressful enough between making big decisions like choosing your photographer to the tiniest of details like which font to use on the invites. First of all, congrats! You are getting married!
