Destination Wedding Tips
THINK LIKE A LOCAL
Don't overlook the region's specialty foods and drinks. They'll add to the experience and are usually more cost-effective. Use your destination to inspire the decorations, too.
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MAKE IT A VACATION
Since most guests will stay longer than one day, kick of the three-day wedding event with a welcome reception and party. Also, give your guests a print-out of tips for what to do in the area, like snorkeling trips, island tours and yoga classes.
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PRETTY FEET
Go ahead, be beachy right down to your footwear -- try sandals for sandside nuptials.
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FLOWERS
Use local greenery and flowers in your flower arrangements and at the reception.
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RECEPTION
After a beach ceremony, have a cocktail hour outside before the sun goes down. Then, move inside for dinner and dancing.
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DESSERT
Instead of wedding cake, try a local, traditional dessert fare. For a Mexican wedding, try rice pudding, churros and Mexican coffee.
