Destination Wedding DO's

Destination weddings are so special. They are all so very different, from two people sharing an intimate experience to a gala event. Anyway you decide on... it's always a treat! I was just recently in Antigua at a resort called Curtain bluff. It was amazing!! I met a few couples while filming for Together In Style. A few of the couples were taking a honeymoon and one of the couples got married at the resort. We had great conversations together. While I was there I was thinking about do's and don't that sometimes get over looked. Here are some tips and advice to help you enjoy your destination wedding and honeymoon!

Make sure to work with a travel planner. Today so many of us use the internet to make basic flight and travel arrangements. For your destination wedding or honeymoon a travel professional that you can personally talk to is a must. They will be a great help to get you the best rates and let you know all about the destination you are looking for. It is a total misconception that is cost more when doing business with people instead of a website. You still pay fees no matter what. The great part of working with a travel planner is that your guests at the event can have a simple solution for making travel arrangements. This way you know first hand that your guest are going to have a great experience getting to and from your wedding. This is the dream vacation and you want it to be perfect!

Do hire a professional photographer that you are familiar with. This one of the most important moments in your life! Pictures of the moments, people and place will bring you back in time as each year that passes. Many resorts have packages that include photography with a certain number of photos in a book. Every book looks the same filled with the same poses just different people. You will regret not having something special and photos that when you look at them you connect with he people in the photograph. My advise is t hire someone that you can personally meet after the wedding. Photographers services are not only the day of. Most of the final work is done when you are picking out your photos after the wedding. Honeymoons count too! The couples I met at the resort said how they would have love to hire a photographer to do a photo shoot on the beach at sunset to remember the moments. They just did not think about it until it was too late! Thankfully we had our cameras and we able to hook them up with great pictures! The photography is so important and will great effect the way you remember things!

Send out save the dates well in advance for your destination wedding. People love to know well in advance to plan. Guests may have to take off from work, save up, child care, a new dress... you never know. It is also smart in your invitation to let your family and friends know about all of the events happening during the wedding weekend, local hot spots and maybe other hotel options if they are available. Also let your guest know about dress codes. Your invitations and save the dates are the first impression that our guests are going to have for the event so theme them to your style of wedding!

Remember the essentials... Sunscreen!!! No one likes to be burnt and snuggling with someone else. Keep yourself comfy! Speaking of that bring sneakers, you may want to be adventurous on your holiday. Hikes, para sailing, horseback riding might appeal to you so be prepared!

Finally have fun!!! This should be the best time! Enjoy yourself, love your resort, and work with professionals who will make sure your dreams come true!