Are you planning a destination wedding? A destination wedding can be exciting because it's not only a chance for you to get married in a new location but you can also have a wonderful honeymoon there as well. While destination weddings are a lot of fun, they are also a lot of work. Use these tips to make planning easier.

Create a Guest List

The first thing you need to do is to create your guest list. Decide how many people you want to be at your wedding. You must look realistically at where the wedding will be located and which of the people you know could make it to the destination.

Make a Budget

The next step in the process is to decide on your budget. If you don't decide on a budget in advance you can expect to spend way above it. You need to have a cap put on your wedding. Your wedding budget should include the cost of the venue, your attire for the wedding, and food and drinks.

Confirm the Location

A very important step that you will need to take in all of this is to confirm the location of your wedding. You will need to think about the distance the wedding will be from your home, your budget, and also the guests you plan to have in attendance. 

Think carefully too about the time of year you will be planning your wedding. This can have an impact on who can come to your destination wedding as well as a type of decor that can work.

Get Your Documents Ready

Marriage laws vary from place to place, you will likely need to get a marriage license in the destination you wish to marry. You will need to have your birth certificate, passport, divorce certificate if you are divorced, and a death certificate if you are a widow. 

Find out how long it takes to get a marriage license at the destination you have selected. Some destinations also require you to be in residence for a certain period as well. Once you've gotten this done, you can safely go ahead and send out your invitations.

Get Professional Help

Planning a destination wedding is a lot of work and if you are a busy person it can get overwhelming very quickly. The best solution to this is to hire a professional wedding planner to assist you with the entire process that has been outlined above. This way you'll have more time to relax and enjoy the wedding planning process and the wedding itself. 

For more info about weddings, contact a local planner. 

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