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Planning a destination wedding can feel like diving into troubled water (without a life jacket).
So here's our top tips for anyone starting their own wedding journey...
1. Make a simple wedding website.
Using a simple website will save you the hassle (and cost) of having to print & post invitation cards. A wedding website is also handy if you find yourself making last-minute changes for your big day (itinerary / start times / catering etc.) Recommended wedding website builders:
2. Nail the budget.
Drafting a budget plan will force you to consider all of the minor details for your big day. Using a budget template will help you to spot those sneaky costs that creep up with a vengeance! Awesome budget templates:
3. The guest list.
Catering costs per head will most likely be your biggest expense. So aside from immediate family, don't be guilt-tripped into inviting people you barely see or hear from. Building your guest list may be one of the hardest decisions in the whole planning process, but it has to be yours and your partner's decision only.
4. Plan-B is key.
However much you don’t want to think it, something could go wrong on your wedding day. This could be anything from a problem with the catering, to heavy rain (despite contrary forecasts). Plan alternatives for each scenario and account for anything that might not go to plan so you’re not left panicking on the big day.
5. Photos & Videos.
Your wedding videos and photo albums are powerful souvenirs that will allow you to re-live your big day, so don’t underestimate the importance of professional photography and film.
Recommended vendors:
P.s. if you’re reading this before your marriage proposal: it may also be worth organising an engagement shoot with your wedding photographer - a great way to get to know your vendor whilst capturing a memorable moment.
6. Perspective.
Wedding planning can be quite stressful and it's easy to find yourself getting caught up in it all... so if you become overwhelmed, just take a step back and remember to put things into perspective:
Your wedding is simply one short day to celebrate your union.
What's more important is enjoying the lifetime that you intend to spend with your partner.
7. Wedding stationary.
Get with the times - wedding websites are now the way to go! But for those of you who insist on traditional card and envelope, here are some recommended vendors:
8. Venue visits.
Whilst visiting your wedding venue, remember to capture video-clips of the interior and outdoor spaces on your phone. This makes it easier for you to review how you’d like to arrange tables/seating/staging whilst your back home. It sounds pedantic but this tip is a game changer.
9. Check-in luggage.
For those of you planning / attending destination weddings: always carry your wedding outfits on board the plane, even if it means having to fold it. No matter how good the airline is - you can NEVER guarantee that you check-in luggage will arrive on time.
10. Family & Friends.
Costs for items like dinner cutlery or wedding-souvenirs can catch you off guard. But they don't have to if you're resourceful. If you have a friend or a generous auntie who happens to have spare tables / cutlery / chairs: just ask if they can lend them to you. They may charge less than official vendors, or they may even lend you items for free. Simply asking for help, can save you a fortune in the long run. Putting pride aside - if you don't ask, you don't get.
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