Joanna James
Planning a destination wedding requires one to be proficient at multi-tasking as organising a celebration abroad can be challenging. From ensuring all the key elements of the ceremony are taken care of to sending out invites in advance, here's a wedding checklist to keep tabs on the main tasks.
As the location in which the main event is set to take place, the number one priority on your checklist must be how prepared the venue is to host the nuptials. Maldives wedding celebrations can be held in a plethora of captivating venues ranging from outdoor gardens and stunning beaches to grand ballrooms and rooftop restaurants. Whether you selected the Saii Lagoon Maldives or a secluded island in which to conduct your wedding, it is necessary to check in with the venue to make sure the date and the decor elements are on point and ready.
Unlike regular weddings when everyone needs to head to the nearest church or hotel reception hall, a destination wedding requires a great deal more from the guests. Family and friends may need to go so far as securing visas, purchasing plane tickets, and making reservations in hotels close to the wedding venue to take part in your big day. This is why they deserve to know the dates, dress code, and other particulars of the ceremony well in advance so they can make their own plans accordingly.
Unless the venue is providing the catering services as in a restaurant or a five-star hotel, couples who have enlisted the services of a separate catering company will also need to keep tabs on their wedding reception menu. This not only includes the buffet or the main course but also refreshments, beverages, and snacks.
Those who are tying the knot without the presence of best men and bridesmaids will still need to ensure their outfits for the occasion are ready on time and that every element of the garments is just as one would like it. Schedule fittings leading up to the big day so whatever weight gain or weight loss can be factored into the fit of the dress or suit.
Whether one is relying on a single DJ, a local band, or a string quartet, ensuring the entertainment acts hired for the wedding are well-prepared is necessary. Send your playlist in advance and ensure that the programme for the reception and the ceremony are clear in their minds so that they know what your "first dance" track is versus what should be played when you enter the reception area as husband and wife.
The legal aspects of a destination wedding can be tricky to work out as translators, a justice of the peace, and other registration officials will need to sign off on your marriage certificate to make it legally binding. Make sure you are familiar with the laws of the land with regards to foreign marriages as the paperwork requirements and filing timelines will differ from country to country.
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