Wedding Etiquette Q&A

Wedding season is upon us, and at Destination I Do we know there is no shortage of questions surrounding wedding etiquette. Whether you are the couple or the guest we answer some of your burning questions! Answering Couples’ Questions I’ve already written lots of thank you notes for my bridal shower. Do I need to…

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Destination Wedding FAQs

There are a handful of special occasions in life that tend to bring out the “crazy” in people – weddings being one of them! Whether it’s you, your family or your guests who are acting nuttier than a fruitcake, etiquette issues are bound to arise. We’re sharing some of the questions we at Destination I…

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5 Wedding Etiquette Questions

When one approaches their wedding, a myriad of situations could occur that cause you to ponder, “What is the right thing to do?” A few couples have answered five wedding etiquette questions and shared some of the challenges they have encountered as they try to avoid etiquette “landmines.”            1. My best…

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Top 10 Etiquette Questions Answered

Destination Wedding Etiquette Tips Etiquette is something every couple will struggle with at some point during their wedding planning. It’s important to maintain a balance: getting what you and your spouse want, while keeping guest’s feelings in mind. We’ve gathered the top 10 most common etiquette questions we’ve received and provided some tips for how…

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A Guest-Friendly Destination Wedding

Provide Rooming Suggestions and Aid

When you decided to have a destination wedding, you probably considered how your guests would react. You want them to share in your joy on a day you’ll never forget in the perfect location. However, your guests probably have opinions about the destination, ranging from those who are excited to travel to those who are…

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Planning Tips for Same-Sex Couples

We’re offering up some planning tips for LGBTQ couples, as well as advice for first-time attendees of a same-sex wedding. Bernadette Coveney Smith, wedding planner and same-sex wedding expert, has weighed-in on her top tips for pulling off/attending the wedding of your dreams while hopefully avoiding any unnecessary complications. To learn more about Bernadette and…

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Sunny Destination Wedding in Florida

The Couple

When picking the perfect place for their destination wedding, Lauren and Patrick wanted to remember the special moments shared on their first trip together in Key West, Florida. “Key West was the first place we went on our first trip together and it seemed to have enough activities that there would be something to keep…

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Top 10 Etiquette Questions Answered

Destination wedding etiquette can be especially tricky with the extra element of travel involved. Therefore, we’ve curated our most frequently asked and best etiquette questions to help you navigate your wedding with ease. NO GIFTS PLEASE! 1. Q: What’s the best way to let guests know we don’t want them to give us anything except…

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Important Digital Etiquette

Do Turn Off Your Device

It’s an all too familiar scene: The groom trying to watch his bride approach in this once-in-a-lifetime event, foiled by guests leaning into the aisle with their smart phones who are trying to capture the same moment. Then the bride and groom relive this digital horror when their wedding proofs come in and 90 percent…

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Etiquette: Financing Frustrations II

Clear communication early in the wedding planning process about financial responsibilities with all of the stakeholders is the key to preventing stressful relationships later on. The best way to avoid disappointments, misunderstandings and frayed relationships is to clearly define expectations and financial commitments before issues ensue. Q: My parents graciously offered to help pay for…

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