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Whether tying the knot in Bermuda or Italy, destination weddings come with special considerations in addition to your general wedding responsibilities. Three of these are particularly critical to a successful day: packing wisely, completing all necessary documentation in advance, and notifying your guests early.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Pack with a Plan<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s safe to say that your destination wedding day is not the day you want to realize you left something at home, or that the airline lost your luggage. Carry on your most important wedding day items keeping things as compact as possible to meet airline requirements. Do not forget your computer, phone, and the chargers needed for all electronics, but also keep an emergency paper copy of the contact information for your most important service providers with you at all times. Make (and stick to!) a list for your checked luggage as well. You can never be too prepared.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16363\" style=\"width: 751px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-16363\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b.jpg\" alt=\"hawaii destination wedding\" width=\"751\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-749x500.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-672x448.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16363\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b.jpg\" alt=\"hawaii destination wedding\" width=\"751\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-749x500.jpg 749w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/4925965024_daa5d51ac9_b-672x448.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 751px) 100vw, 751px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/83085326@N00\/4925965024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">paradise<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">(license)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Speaking of Copies\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>Weddings, especially the destination variety, involve an immense amount of documentation, much of which is absolutely essential for you to enjoy a stress-free, magical day. Make sure you bring all of your important information including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your passport and a photocopy in case it is lost or stolen<\/li>\n<li>Your flight, hotel, and transportation confirmation numbers and reservation details<\/li>\n<li>Emergency contact information for friends and family back home<\/li>\n<li>Copies of vendor contracts, agreements, and other important wedding details<\/li>\n<li>Copies of your receipts for any bulk items like wedding favors and welcome gifts you may be traveling with<\/li>\n<li>Medical and travel insurance details and prescription information<\/li>\n<li>Marriage certificates and proof of dissolution of previous marriages if applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remembering to bring this documentation can make the difference between a trouble-free wedding and a nightmare situation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16364\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16364\" style=\"width: 678px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16364\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b.jpg\" alt=\"bali wedding\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b-530x800.jpg 530w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b-500x755.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b-672x1015.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16364\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16364\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b.jpg\" alt=\"bali wedding\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b-530x800.jpg 530w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b-500x755.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/15392263391_fa61fde7b1_b-672x1015.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/86665756@N00\/15392263391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Sundara<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">(license)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Save-the-Dates Actually Save the Day<\/h2>\n<p>Booking travel to attend your wedding is a major expense and commitment for your guests. Arranging time off from employment and other responsibilities is as well. This is especially the case with destination weddings, which is why the typical wedding stationery timeline doesn\u2019t exactly apply to you.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of the traditional 6-9 month time frame, allow your friends and loved ones to make the best possible arrangements by sending your Save the Date notices as soon as you know that your date and venue are secure.\u00a0 Include any travel information that you feel they might need, like major nearby airports, and basic time and date guidelines.\u00a0 Information regarding dress code would also be appreciated, as well as locations and times for all wedding events. Considering including initiating a group activity? Include this option tentatively on the save-the-date to gauge interest.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16365\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16365\" style=\"width: 694px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16365\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b.jpg\" alt=\"tahiti wedding\" width=\"694\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b-542x800.jpg 542w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b-500x738.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b-672x992.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16365\" src=\"http:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b.jpg\" alt=\"tahiti wedding\" width=\"694\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b-542x800.jpg 542w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b-500x738.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/6362011785_76473847ea_b-672x992.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> photo credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/80502454@N00\/6362011785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Captain Cook&#8217;s Cove and Sail Boat<\/a> via <a href=\"http:\/\/photopin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">photopin<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">(license)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A fun and popular solution to this is to send out e-Save-the-Dates. These can be fully customizable to include colors and themes of wherever you will be saying \u2018I do!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t take anything for granted when planning your destination wedding. Attend to the details and you\u2019ll ensure yourselves one completely memorable and fabulous day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Megan\u00a0Velez is the Vice President of Product at\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/DestinationWeddings.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>DestinationWeddings.com<\/em><\/a><em>, the world&#8217;s leading destination wedding and romantic travel planning company. DestinationWeddings.com has worked with over 20,000 couples and half a million guests to plan dream destination weddings. For more information, visit\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/DestinationWeddings.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><em>DestinationWeddings.com<\/em><\/a><em>.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Megan Velez, DestinationWeddings.com While it may take some extra effort to plan, a destination wedding is guaranteed to be a trip to remember! Whether tying the knot in Bermuda or Italy, destination weddings come with special considerations in addition to your general wedding responsibilities. Three of these are particularly critical to a successful day: packing wisely, completing all necessary documentation in advance, and notifying your guests early. 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