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Planning A Wedding Abroad: A How To Guide

Do you dream of tying the knot abroad? If you have visions of saying ‘I do’ on a golden beach or in a bustling city, extra attention needs to be paid to the planning process.

Planning a wedding is a complex process, and even more so when you’re hosting your big day abroad. From vetting your chosen venue to coordinating the suppliers, when there’s thousands of miles between you and the location of your big day, ensuring everything is kept in check is easier said than done.

In this blog post, Wedding Suppliers shares their industry insight to answer the question on many engaged couples minds: ‘how do I plan a wedding abroad?’. Read on for actionable advice you can use during the planning of your big day.

Read supplier reviews

Unlike couples planning a wedding close to home, those opting for a destination wedding aren’t able to attend viewings for every—if any—supplier. This can be daunting, with things like catering, transport and sometimes even venues being decided without a visit.

For couples planning their big day abroad, reviews are the secret weapon that ensures you get what you paid for.

Not all reviews are made equal, however. Google, TripAdvisor and other consumer review sites are likely to paint a more honest portrait of a supplier than the curated selection of testimonials found on their own website.

Reading the experiences and opinions of previous customers can help you identify the most suitable options for your needs and dodge the potential bullet of a rip-off supplier.

Hire a destination wedding planner

For engaged couples who are after a stress-free dream destination wedding, nothing compares to hiring a destination wedding planner.

Destination wedding planning are a beast of their own—time differences and language barriers are just some of the issues that can hinder your planning process. With a specialist destination wedding planner on hand, every last detail is taken care of, ensuring your wedding exceeds expectations.

Plan a visit

Planning a visit in advance of your wedding isn’t always feasible, but it’s well worth while if possible.

A visit to your wedding location a few months prior to the big day itself allows you to meet with all the suppliers, visit your venue, hold face-to-face meetings and make sure everything is on track for your wedding.

If a pre-wedding visit isn’t possible, it’s always advisable to arrive at least a few days before the wedding to allow time to check in with all the suppliers and finalise last minute details.

Use a wedding directory

One of the biggest challenges faced by couples planning a destination wedding is finding the best suppliers on offer when you’re not able to pay personal visits.

Of course, if you have the luxury of a destination wedding planner, they will be able to do this for you. But for those wanting to take on the planning or stick to a budget, a wedding directory might be the answer.

A good wedding directory houses all the reputable suppliers in the area under one proverbial ‘roof’, allowing engaged couples to browse through the options from home. This makes selecting, contacting and managing suppliers simple and streamlined, wedding directories are a must-have for those getting hitched abroad.

Sign up for Wedding Suppliers

Are you planning a destination wedding in Ireland and want to make the process of sourcing your suppliers a whole lot easier? Wedding Suppliers is Ireland’s leading wedding directory, and lists all the best suppliers operating in the country.

To get the most out of your wedding planning experience, save precious time and reduce unnecessary stress, start using Wedding Suppliers today!

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