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ROLL OUT THE INVITES
You ’ ll likely find one of the hardest parts of planning is the guest list , as destination weddings , in their nature , often call for a smaller , more intimate number of guests . You ’ ll want to extend invites to family and friends who you ’ re sure will REALLY want to attend and who can manage the cost of joining your celebration .
Give invited guests as much notice as you can about your destination wedding , so they have adequate time to save money for flights , accommodation , and other expenses . The more time they have to action a savings plan , the less stressed they ’ ll be . This may be a ‘ save the date ’ invite followed by a themed invitation box ( see more on this over the page ).
And it ’ s not only money that could be a factor . Some guests may have limited work leave entitlements , so the more notice they can give their employers , the better their chance of securing time off . Even self-employed guests may need to shuffle jobs around to afford time away , so be considerate .
On that note , while most will jump at the chance for a holiday , don ’ t be offended or upset if someone you love cannot attend . Yes , it ’ s disappointing , but this will inevitably happen with most weddings and destination weddings .
PHOTOS : JAKOB OWENS ; JONATHAN BORBA ; CARLO BUTTINONI / UNSPLASH
DO YOUR RESEARCH
Planning a wedding from afar can be stressful at the best of times , so make sure you only choose reputable suppliers . Check their reviews ( via Google , Facebook and forums ), ask them about insurance and T & Cs , and only go with companies where you can see a demonstrable history of them delivering top-quality wedding services . Also consider your guests . For large guest lists , is there plenty of accommodation nearby ? Does your resort offer discounts for wedding groups ? Can they help arrange airport transfers ? Having a team of professionals on the ground while you ’ re at home planning your dream wedding will give you one less thing to worry about until you can fly in for the big day .
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