Planning a Wedding Abroad - How to Get Started
You have made the decision; you are going to get married abroad!
It's all very exciting, the world is your oyster, but what do
you do now? How do you start planning your wedding abroad?
There are a number of factors you need to take into
consideration before you begin planning your wedding abroad. The
most important being why you have chosen to get married abroad
and not at home. What are the main factors motivating your
decision, for example, is it to save money, time, or eliminate
stress? Or do you simply want to put your personal stamp on the
occasion?
Once you've established this turn your thoughts to the type and
style of wedding you would like and how much involvement you
would like to have in its planning. Would you like a small
intimate affair or a grand occasion? Do you want it to be
traditional or adventurous?
Your answers to these questions will have a bearing on how you
should plan your wedding abroad and whether you should use a
Tour Operator, Wedding Planner or plan your wedding yourself.
Each option caters for subtly different wants and needs and has
both its advantages and disadvantages.
If you are planning to have a small wedding abroad and do not
want to spend your time worrying about the "little details" that
go hand in hand with planning a wedding at home, and value for
money and keeping costs low is one of your main priorities, then
using a Tour Operator may be the perfect choice for you.
If you would like to have a unique wedding abroad that reflects
your individual style and personality or be involved in the
decision making processes but not the hands on planning then
using a Wedding Planner may be your best option.
Alternatively if you think you would enjoy the challenge of
planning a wedding in a foreign country or break into a cold
sweat at the mere thought of handing the responsibility over to
someone else, then planning your own wedding abroad could be
your perfect choice. Many couples have successfully planned
their own wedding abroad and it is not as daunting as it may
first seem.
Once you have decided which option you wish to pursue be sure to
investigate a good selection of providers. Properly researching
the options and services available to you will provide you
comfort in the knowledge that you have chosen the right partner
or partners to work with, after all it is your wedding day and
you shouldn't settle for second best.
With careful research and planning you will be able to plan a
wedding that is unique, a wedding that is distinctive, a wedding
that surpasses all your expectations and is the talk of the town
for years to come.