Destination weddings are held on the beach or in some other exotic location and are generally casual and fun. They combine the ceremony, reception, and honeymoon into a memorable vacation for the couple and their guests. The hardest part is often finding a location that suits the couple and the guests they wish to have in attendance.

Due to the travel involved, it is best to keep the guest list for your destination wedding short and sweet. Limiting it to immediate family and a few close friends is wise. Small groups can often benefit from travel and accommodation discounts, so these expenses might be surprisingly low if you get a package deal.

Keeping the guest list small also makes it easier to ensure that everyone you invite will be there. Guests will need to arrange for childcare, time off from work, and house sitting. Notify your guests of the date as soon as you set it, even if you haven’t yet chosen a destination. This will give them plenty of time to make arrangements.

Making a list of your priorities can help you choose the best destination for your wedding. If you want to get married on the beach but aren’t particularly choosy about which beach it is, it makes sense to choose one that is close by rather than one in a foreign country. Doing so will be less expensive if money is a primary concern. On the other hand, if you have a particular location in mind that has sentimental value, planning well in advance will help make it a reality.

If you have several destinations in mind but are having a hard time deciding on one, making a list of each destination’s pros and cons can be helpful. Take into consideration cost, travel distance, and special requirements such as passports. Research each location thoroughly online if you’ve never been there yourself, or ask for advice from friends who have traveled.

If you have ever dreamed of a place which feels like a fairytale, yet is modern and bustling metropolis, Prague is the right spot. What could be more romantic than having your wedding ceremony in the middle of the oldest bohemian settlement, with splendid Prague castle behind your back and ancient gargoyles blessing your step into matrimony? Prague is ultimately the most beautiful place where you can profess your love for one another.

Based in the heart of Europe, White – Prague Wedding Agency is a full-service event agency that specializes in planning destination weddings. White – Prague Wedding Agency coordinators have been planning successful Prague & Czech Republic weddings for half a decade. Due to their cooperation with the finest hotels, elite restaurants and most importantly church and town hall authorities, they have managed to gain an excellent reputation. With their attention to detail and creative flair, combined with the ability to listen and understand the client’s wishes and needs, coordinators at White – Prague Wedding Agency are renowned for being experienced and reliable wedding professionals in Prague & Czech Republic.

While some weddings are extravagant events with hundreds of guests, others are simple, intimate occasions shared with close family and a few friends. If you are planning an informal wedding you do not need to observe many of the formalities, but there are still many points of etiquette and time-honored rituals, which you may find useful.

Discuss and decide on the style of wedding you want early on, bearing in mind that what the bride and her attendants wear will set the mood and influence the flowers, transport, the ceremony and reception. Another decision you need to make early is where you will hold the reception and who will take the photographs, as most weddings take place on Saturday and sometimes reception centers and photographers are booked up to a year in advance. I hope you find this planner useful in helping you achieve a more relaxing engagement and enjoyable wedding day.

The engagement
As soon as you decide to marry, consider yourselves engaged. Your immediate families should be the first to know. You may decide to wait until you have bought the engagement ring before announcing your engagement officially. The days when the engagement ring and the proposal were given on bended knee are long over – today the couple usually choose the ring together. Take into consideration your coloring, lifestyle and shape of your hands when choosing your ring.

Announcements
If you are having a press announcement, traditionally the bride’s parents arrange and pay for it.

The common wording is:
Steve and Jane Brown of Mt Albert, Auckland, are delighted to announce the engagement of their only daughter Emily to John, the eldest son of Mike and Suzie James of Lower Hutt, Wellington.

Both sets of parents should inform other relations and the bride and groom should inform their friends. You may feel that once engaged, the sooner you can be married the better. But weddings, even small ones, take time to organize, and six months is an average length of time. Before you finally set your date you must decide on the style of wedding, financial priorities and number of guests. Check that the church or registry office, marriage celebrant, photographer and reception centre are all available on that date.