How to Have a Wedding Abroad: The Essential Tips
If you're planning to have an exotic and fun wedding in a different country, here's a useful guide for you:
Get your legal issues taken care of
This is one of the important things you must consider. Will your marriage be internationally and nationally accepted by law if you choose to get married in a particular destination? Are there specific rules you must follow? France, for example, requires you to reside there for a specific period before getting married. Double check with foreign embassies to avoid any nasty surprises.
Have a plan
You need to decide whether you’d prefer a wedding package that takes care of everything or something a little more personal. If you opt for a package, you can choose to look at hotels and resorts that offer all-inclusive deals and ensure that everything is taken care of in one location. If you want to look at each aspect yourself, it’s a good idea to look at local wedding planners and see if someone fits the bill and take things from there.
Talk to your wedding planner
Make sure you hold lots of discussions and Skype sessions to ensure you get what you visualized. This includes negotiating rates and discussing wedding venues along with adding local flavors and even talking about wedding vendors who can take care of the different aspects of the wedding such as the cuisine, decorations, activities and more. You’ll have to work in advance to make sure everything is done on time.
Go at the right time
You want to try and avoid peak season rates and choose a month that will preferably mean not as many tourists. Less chaos will allow you and your loved ones to celebrate the wedding without stressing and you’ll even be doing your budget a huge favor. Consider the weather as well and pick something that’s both practical and convenient while fitting with all your other expectations. Ask around, do lots of research and you’ll be absolutely fine.
Look for flights and check your list of legal documents
You want to go there at least two days before the wedding to avoid jet-lag getting in the way of the festivities. You also want to ensure everyone has enough time to settle in and get comfortable with the environment. It’s recommended that you get all your bookings and visa formalities looked into well in advance to avoid problems later. You should also ask about permits, especially for the location of the wedding and more.
