Two types of people walk this planet: those who wouldn’t dream of crashing a wedding and those who would jump at the chance. Wedding crashers definitely exist, and many of these moochers are enticed by destination weddings in particular. Here are three ways to spot uninvited guests at your event. Look for Unfamiliar Faces If […]

Your wedding invitation offers one of the very first peeks at what’s in store for your big day. When you’re hosting a destination wedding, you need to design invitations that highlight the unique locale you’ve chosen. While your invitations require a lot of information, they also have plenty of room for creativity and whimsy. With […]

A destination wedding gives your guests the opportunity to combine your nuptial celebration with an unforgettable vacation, but that doesn’t always make the logistics easy. Destination events can put a lot of strain on your guests, and you want to make sure you’re not piling on so much stress that you lose some friends in […]

What happens when your dream wedding is on the beaches of Grand Cayman while your family’s dream is at the local church or country club? Destination weddings are riddled with more etiquette faux pas than traditional weddings, but with a little help, you can avoid these landmines without hurting anyone’s feelings. Let Whoever is Paying […]

Bridesmaids and groomsmen get the honor of witnessing and participating in one of the most important days in your life. The downside is that it’s not logistically possible to give everyone in your life that honor, which means you have some tough decisions to make. On the one hand, you don’t want any of your […]

White tie or black tie? Formal or casual? Your guests want to know what you expect them to wear at your destination wedding. It’s okay to dictate a specific dress code. In fact, it’s polite to share your expectations so people aren’t left wondering what to wear. Destination wedding dress codes run the gamut from […]

As you plan your destination wedding, the question of what gets paid for comes up almost as often as who’s paying for it. Grey areas start to form with bridal party accommodations, flights, and meals. While it’s nice to cover some of these expenses, paying for the whole thing likely will put you way over […]

One of the most challenging parts of planning a destination wedding is establishing who will handle the expenses. Not everyone agrees on this point, but there are a few guidelines that will help point you in the right direction. However when you allocate your budget, make sure you’re communicating clearly with your guests and attendants. […]

The institution of marriage itself has finally become more inclusive, but the traditional wording of wedding invitations still lags behind the times a little. The uncertainty about the semantics of the invitation is compounded when your event not only is an LGBTQ wedding, but also a destination wedding. Of course, you want the wording of […]

Your destination wedding requires much more planning for your guests than a local one. They have to save for the flights, research resorts or cruises, and make arrangements for the kids. To ease this burden, you need to send out notes much earlier than a traditional wedding. Are Save the Date Cards Required? Some couples […]