Wedding Planning
Wedding Planning
“ Zaine has a bassoon recital in May , and Dash has soccer all summer .”
It never fails : There will be a holiday , a birthday , a graduation or some other event that may occur around the date you ’ ve selected for your destination wedding . This leaves the door open for objectors to say it would be easier for people to attend if you stayed close to home . Then again , someone always has conflicts with local weddings , too . Let your family know how much you want everyone to be there , and that you purposefully picked this date months in advance hoping your guests can find the time in their busy schedules to attend .
“ What if the on-site wedding coordinator doesn ’ t know you ’ re allergic to shellfish ?”
Because you aren ’ t on-site , many of the traditional wedding-prep meetings — like food tastings and looking at table settings — are simply eliminated . While this is a bonus for busy couples , it can feel confusing to those who would prefer to have more control over every little detail . Make sure your family knows that the on-site coordinator will provide you with photos of previous weddings , giving you plenty of viable options to customize your ceremony in a way that won ’ t make your face break out in an allergic reaction . Or simply book a pre-wedding trip to the venue through your travel advisor — some resorts discount your wedding package if you visit beforehand .
“ They won ’ t respect our traditions .”
“ How will you possibly manage all the wedding details along with your travel plans ?”
Many couples lean on a travel advisor to manage not only their travel needs , but also the needs of the entire group , handling flights , hotels and transports to and from the airport . Heck , they can even help Aunt Ethel update her passport . Having one , super-qualified destination expert as the go-to for everyone takes a heaping portion of worry off the couple ’ s plate . And if a flight is delayed , no one will be blowing up your cell phone ; instead , they ’ ll be getting solutions from someone who is an expert in the travel industry . ◆
Pro Tip :
Many resorts and cruise ships provide all the necessary ingredients for religious ceremonies , including mandaps for Indian weddings , chuppahs for Jewish couples and chapels for others .
Religion is major part in many traditional ceremonies , so some family members will be shocked that you might tie the knot without it . Thankfully , many resorts and cruise ships provide all the necessary ingredients for religious ceremonies , including mandaps for Indian weddings , chuppahs for Jewish couples and chapels for others .
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