Posts Tagged ‘Destination Wedding Advice’
A Villa Punto de Vista Wedding in Costa Rica
Ditch the traditional wedding and say “pura vida” to forever! Jaynie and Carlos’s love story took them from a charming online meet-cute to a breathtaking destination wedding at Villa Punto de Vista in Costa Rica. A Match Made in OkCupid! Jaynie and Carlos’s story began on the old dating site OkCupid. Their first date, a…
Read MoreGlam Wedding in the Colorado Rockies at Grand Hyatt Vail
Daniel and Tiffany met in Miami a month before COVID-19 hit, but instead of putting things on pause, they took the quarantine time as an opportunity to spend lots of uninterrupted time together. This only strengthened their initial bond and expedited their relationship, sending them on their way toward the wedding aisle at Grand Hyatt…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Family About Having a Destination Wedding
From a memorable vacation to a thirst for adventure, there are many reasons to celebrate your wedding away from home. However, most couples expect to celebrate their big day alongside their loved ones (unless you’re planning to elope!) — and the decision to host a destination wedding can impact your final attendance for better or…
Read MoreUnique Ways to Source for a Destination Wedding
One of the challenges of a wedding away from home is finding the right vendors and design elements to create the perfect celebration. While traditional methods are reliable, thinking outside the box can lead to discovering extraordinary options to make your destination wedding truly unforgettable. Photo by Dana Cubbage Weddings Start at Home “Using your…
Read MoreA Destination Wedding Timeline
Planning a destination wedding can be chaotic at times. Use this expert-approved timeline the month before your destination wedding to help keep you organized and stress-free. 4 weeks before: “Have your final gown fitting! Make sure to bring your shoes and accessories with you, so you can make sure the entire look is perfect before…
Read More7 Planning Problems To Note
Navigating the challenges of planning a destination wedding are varied and vast. We’ve asked the experts at Aisle Planner to help weigh in on some of the most common issues that arise when planning a wedding away and how to be best prepared. It should be no surprise when you first begin to plan your wedding that many loved…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Vendor Fraud
From the moment your fiance proposes, life sweeps up into a whirlwind of wedding preparations and exciting milestones. From choosing the perfect wedding cake flavor to saying yes to the dress, wedding planning should be filled with smiles and happy tears — not stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, there are scammers out there in the wedding industry…
Read MoreDestination I Do’s Podcast
Season 1 of Destination I Do’s Podcast is finally here! To be honest, we knew we wanted to start a podcast around destination weddings for a long while, but the timing just wasn’t quite right… until now. We are overjoyed to share just a few of the great topics and advice in a convenient and fun way.…
Read MoreA Planner’s Real Costa Rica Wedding
As a destination wedding planner since 2008, today’s bride, Susan, had done numerous weddings with different celebrations, styles, color palettes. She knew that when her time came, she wanted to do something very different. In Costa Rican culture the focus is on good food, good drinks, lots of dancing and music. And, of course, laughs…
Read MoreCo-Hosting The Wedding Biz Podcast
Our very own, Jennifer Stein, Editor-In-Chief and Co-Founder of Destination I Do Magazine joined The Wedding Biz podcast with Andy Kushner. Having started her own business and traveled around the world for the magazine, Jennifer shares invaluable pieces of advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs and the destination wedding industry alike. Andy and Jennifer also revisit…
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