Things You Should Know When Planning Island Weddings Barbados

By William Bailey


A wedding held at the tropical islands is not only lovely but unforgettable. It provides you with an opportunity to visit different destinations and have fun. Just like church celebrations and those held in other locations, island weddings Barbados also require proper planning. You need to do a good research so that you host a ceremony that will never be forgotten. Here are a number of considerations you should look into.

Pick the perfect spot. The location determines not only the mood but also budget and travel time. Give your friends an early invitation so that they can make plans for travelling. There are destination wedding planning services providers available you can hire especially when you are not from around. They mostly partner with the high-end hotels and resorts and other specialists who will ensure that your dreams come true.

Timing is very important. Unfortunately, the best weather tends to collide with the tourist seasons when there are more crowd and fewer available hotels and venues. When your celebration is at such a time, it is very crucial you book a hotel and venue when there is still enough time. This ensures that you are not inconvenienced. You can also opt for the off-season which means lesser crowds and more money to save, but you may not be sure of the weather.

Talk to the bridal party about what plans you have made for the celebration and where it is to be held. They can, therefore, decide if they will be present or not depending on their financial position. Those who can do so will be able to search for discounts on flights and resorts hence they can save on cash. There may be some who will not be capable of going for such a holiday.

Take a trip before the event. It is recommended that you travel at least once. During the first trip, look for venues, hotel for guests, reception, rehearsal dinner locations and local professionals such as photographers, caterers, florists, and others. This is a very daunting process that needs attention. After you have made your choice, schedule tastings with caterers and also get to see the bouquet samples from florists.

Remember to include the extra expenses. Such an event should not cost more than the budget when done right. These added expenses include importing of key vendors and decor, welcome gifts for guests, activities for the guests, travel costs and accommodation for the couple and immediate relatives and many more. Make sure that the estimate is accurate and that such factors have been included.

Do research on local celebration requirements. Holding a marriage ceremony in a different country is quite challenging. A majority of them have a residency requirement. This means that the couple needs to be in the country for a given duration prior to the ceremony.

Get the help you need. When you are hosting an event at a far destination, you may need to entrust the planning to another person who is capable. The entire process may be overwhelming for you and you may end up forgetting important details. Most of the resorts include planners in their package who can help you do research, deal with logistics and so on.




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