7 Things You Need to Know before you Plan your Beach Wedding

by Leslie A. Clark

1. Give Your Guests A Heads Up.

It's important to give your guests as much advance notice about your wedding as possible. That means sending out beach wedding invitations a minimum of five months in advance so your guests can make the necessary travel and vacation arrangements.

2. Destination Weddings may cost less than traditional weddings.

Formerly the exclusive wedding affair of celebrities and the ultra-rich, Destination Weddings have in recent years become affordable to increasingly more couples looking to add an "exotic touch" to their wedding ceremony. Properly planned, a destination wedding can not only save you money from the cost of a traditional wedding, it can also turn your wedding day into an exotic vacation for you and your guests.

3. You need to purchase everything from travel to hotel as a "package"- or you could be in for a surprise.

Although it is sometimes possible to negotiate with the hotel and airlines separately, you will generally be able to save more money by negotiating the two as a package. Unfortunately, there have been brides who have negotiated a seemingly good rate directly with the hotel - only to find out they were unable to find affordable airfare.

4. Destination Weddings can be a fun and relaxing experience for you AND your guests - but only if you plan together.

For most of the couples, making sure their guests are properly taken care of - and are able to find suitable accommodations, has been just as important as taking care of their own plans. Unfortunately, when guests are left to make plans and arrangements on there own, it is difficult to make sure guests get plans that are convenient, affordable, and close to "where the action is."

5."Negotiate" directly with hotels at your own risk.

By working with an experienced travel coordinator with appropriate negotiating power, you will not only generally receive a better deal for you and your guests - you will also avoid the costly mistake mentioned in #2 above.

6. You can do it all yourself - but is it really worth the risk?

I have heard quite a few horror stories over the years from brides and grooms who chose to plan their wedding entirely on their own. Missed flights with no emergency number for support. Hidden clauses in hotel contracts leaving couples with an enormous financial liability on their hands. Reservations being dropped by the hotel - forcing couples and their guests into a "2 star hotel in paradise". You name it - and sadly - I've heard it.

7. Details, Details

If you are getting married in another state or country, you will need a local marriage license, and possibly a passport. The passport is simple; just be sure to apply well in advance of your wedding date. Getting the marriage license can be slightly trickier, especially in a foreign country. Contact the local city hall (if you don't speak their language, get an interpreter!) and get permission to be married in the location. Some places require blood tests, immunization certificates, or doctor's certificates in order for you to legally marry. No matter where you are getting married, it is best to find out as much as possible in advance. There may be unexpected requirements, such as an established residency, a waiting period, or a certain number of witnesses.

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