Destination Weddings- From the August 18, 2008 issue of Travel Agent

Introduction properties is that most have on-site wedand Fiji, have few requirements. In ding planners and close ties with wedding others, such as Tahiti, legal wedoﬃciants, photographers, entertainers and dings for non-citizens are all but other essential wedding suppliers so that if impossible. Some considerations: something goes wrong – a photographer is Residency requirements that can ill, or the entertainment gets stuck in anbe several months; waiting peother locale – they’ll ﬁnd someone to ﬁll in. riods; the need to post banns or They will also be familiar with the legal have local medical exams. Health requirements for Americans. At properties records, divorce decrees and auwhere there is more than one wedding planthenticated birth certiﬁcates may ner, experts advise agents to have the resort also be required – and in some ensure – as part of the contract -- that your cases, must be translated and noclient will be working with the same wedtarized. Sometimes the best alterding planner from start to native is to have the One of the ﬁnish and that the planner legal wedding in the will be there at the actual greatest beneﬁts U.S. and a ceremoevent to ensure that everynial vow exchange of a destination thing goes to plan. abroad. Those who wedding is the Engage a local pro. If the have been divorced chance to bring resort or hotel doesn’t have or widowed also a dedicated planner, then everyone together must check with agents may be asked to protheir home state for an extended vide a choice of local wedand the destination reunion. ding consultants for their to see if any speciﬁc client. It’s important to requirements apply have someone in the destination to smooth for remarriage. the way and help the couple comply with Let the festivities begin. One marriage regulations, arranging for translaof the greatest beneﬁts of a destions, an oﬃciant, a photographer, and othtination wedding is the chance er details. The tourism oﬃce or chamber of to bring everyone together for commerce at most popular destinations can an extended reunion. Generally, provide a list of local consultants. More updestination weddings include at scale clients may prefer to hire a U.S.-based least one or two group activities wedding consultant to coordinate all the beyond the actually wedding cerwedding details; often ﬂying in suppliers for emony and celebration dinner. photography and even hair and make-up. Pre-wedding spa treatments and a postMake it legal. The basic rule for getting wedding brunch are popular options. Remarried in another country sounds quite mind couples to consider the ages, interests simple: to be legally married under U.S. law, and abilities of all their guests. For example, the wedding ceremony must comply with while a sunset cruise appeals to a wide range the laws in the place where the marriage is of ages, handicapped guests may feel more performed. Most tourist oﬃces can provide comfortable at a harborside event. Other information on legal requirements in their popular options include pre-wedding spa country. Some countries, such as Jamaica time for the bride and bridal party and/or destination weddings 3.0 FLY IN THE PROS The bride wants to be sure that her hair and makeup are perfect. Her mother knows just how the place settings must look. The groom has his heart set on a journalistic style of wedding photography. And the wedding is in a locale that has never handled a destination wedding. “High-end wedding couples with very exacting requirements often ﬂy in their own wedding planners as well as hairdressers, photographers and other specialized wedding suppliers. Some may already have a wedding planner in mind before they consult with a travel agent. If not, the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) can supply a list of member consultants by region. All members must meet membership standards and comply with a code of ethics,” says Dena Davey, ABC’s director of marketing. Agents need to be aware that some ABC members are travel agents as well; travel agents who specialize in high-end weddings may want to establish a working relationship with a consultant who handles only wedding arrangements— someone with complementary skills who also may become a source of future referrals. A Preston Bailey signature event for Sandals a golf tournament or other outing for the groom and groomsmen. Get them to the beach on time. Even if there is no legal requirement, couples should plan to arrive at their destination at least a day in advance of their wedding. Even those who have taken a pre-wedding trip to go over details will appreciate the opportunity to rest and perhaps enjoy some pre-wedding spa pampering. Also advise the couple to transport their wedding clothes as carry-on luggage. Plan for romance. After the wedLocal touches often make a wedding more memorable. While travel agents don’t ding, couples may want to spend a actually plan the wedding ceremony, suggestions on incorporating local customs may few days with their guests. However, be appreciated. In Hawaii, couples usually wear a ﬂoral leis; a blessing with Hawaiian only 25 percent honeymoon at the chants and a water-sharing ceremony can add to the romance. In Mexico, couples may destination wedding spot – and for wear a shared decorative rope or necklace that symbolically unites them as part of the good reason. It’s important to have ceremony. Couples who want a religious ceremony should be aware that each religion some romantic alone time after the has its own rituals and requirements. Generally, couples will need to have their local wedding. If the couple wants to honspiritual leader coordinate directly with the ofﬁciant in the wedding destination. eymoon in the same destination, suggest they hop to another hotel. 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