For some time now destination weddings have been all the rage with the rich and famous, and now these popular ceremonies have begun to trickle down to the rest of us. It is easy to see why destination weddings are such a popular choice. After all, who wouldn't enjoy a spectacular wedding at a magnificent sandy beach, surrounded by family members and close friends? It is no wonder these special weddings have become so popular.
Of course planning a destination wedding can be quite a complicated affair, and it is important to get all those large and small details just right. One of the most critical parts of planning a wedding in a far off location is also one of the easiest to overlook. I am speaking, of course, of the wedding invitations. These simple items can easily get lost in all the excitement, but in fact the wedding invitations should be one of the first things you think about when planning a destination wedding.
When it comes to a destination wedding the wedding invitations are asked to do much more than simply invite guests to the ceremony. The wedding invitations you send should also include all the pertinent details about the location, including how to get there, where to stay and other vital information. Have you reserved a block of rooms at the hotel where the ceremony will be held, or at a different nearby hotel? Be sure to include a note to that effect with the wedding invitations? Is there a formal or casual dress code? Be sure to note that as well unless you want your guests showing up to a casual beach wedding in expensive formal attire.
It is also important that those destination wedding invitations include a detailed map of the area where the ceremony will be held, as well as plenty of details on how best to get there. If the hotel hosting the wedding provides airport transportation and transfers be sure to include a note to that effect along with the map. These little details will make it easier for your guests to find their way around and enjoy a wonderful vacation after the ceremony. Destination weddings should be fun for everyone. Providing plenty of detail with the wedding invitations will help your guests have a great time.
Some couples will go even further - including a brochure from the resort, or an area guidebook - with the wedding invitations they mail. Not only does this provide a big enticement for family members and friends to attend but it also provides them with valuable information about everything from climate and appropriate dress to cost and area transportation choices.
Destination weddings continue to grow in popularity, and more and more people are looking at this type of wedding as a real option to traditional ceremonies. Planning a destination wedding can be a complicated and time consuming affair, but the rewards are well worth the effort. So why not get those wedding invitations out today and start planning the perfect beach wedding?