Planning a Destination Wedding

June 6th, 2008 by Susan - NWA WorldVacations

Weddings are supposed to be unforgettable, right?  And not for things like Aunt Ethyl taking a spill while trying to catch the bouquet!

One way to ensure that your wedding will be totally unforgettable - for you, your new spouse and everyone in attendance - is by planning a destination wedding.  You’ll get married with your family and closest friends on hand in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.  It will combine your big day with a gorgeous locale and an instant vacation for everyone.  That’s a recipe for making great memories!

But it sounds complicated, right?  Think of it: “We’ve got to figure out the marriage certificate requirements, plan travel, lodging and make all the arrangements to get the entire wedding party to Cozumel!”  But you would be amazed at how turnkey today’s destination weddings can be and how easy these details can actually come together. With a gathering of good destination wedding ideas, the planning will fall into place so you can enjoy the beach with your best friend!

Easier Than You Think

1. Contact a travel professional.  Let them know the size of your traveling party, your preferred destination and the type of ceremony and reception you’d like to enjoy.  Armed with your list of desires, the specialist will handle the planning, ticketing and reserving of all necessary facilities and services.
2. Work with the travel professional and the resort wedding planner to organize and ensure all the pieces will come together smoothly.
3. Select your wedding attire, write your vows and pack for the honeymoon – which begins the moment you say, “I do!”.
4. Head to the airport and ENJOY!

Good News and Advice!

• The Registry: You can register elements of your wedding and honeymoon travel so friends and family can pay for them as wedding gifts.  Things such as airfare, hotel, dinner on the beach or special luxuries like a couple’s massage session can be purchased as gifts through your registry.
• The Resort: Most of the resorts have wedding planners that will work with local vendors on your behalf to arrange details; the pastor, flowers, DJ, the dance, hair/nails/spa, photographer, setup, decorations and meal.
• Bring your friends: They get to enjoy savings on travel and enjoy your big day.
• The more, the merrier: As your travel group grows, so do your travel savings.
• Smart advice: Ever wonder how to pack and transport valuable items such as the wedding dress? Take a look at the wedding ideas page for smart advice.

See? It’s Easy!

Destination weddings can be a lot easier to plan and carry out than you might think.  Imagine how romantic and picturesque your wedding will be!  Imagine you and your fiancé taking your vows on the beach at sunset.  The gown rustles in the wind and the tux looks sharp against the sea foam – and you’re both barefoot!

Take a look … One of our very own employees has written about her Mexico destination wedding and documented their Mexico wedding on video.

NWA WorldVacations makes it easy for you to plan a destination wedding in the Caribbean and all the most scenic locales in Mexico.

The NWA WorldVacations LIFESTYLE Specialists – and your personal travel agent – are well equipped to help you make your destination wedding special and easy on your pre-wedding nerves.  In fact, the NWA WorldVacations LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Romance makes it downright easy for a couple to plan their special destination wedding.

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