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Considerations For
Your Destination Wedding
By Jonathan Dioniso
25 September 2009
From ordinary couples to
famous celebrities, more and more couples are saying 'I do'
to the concept of destination weddings. It is where couples
decide to hold their wedding in venues outside their hometown
and do it in another location of their choice. If you and
your partner would like to have a destination wedding, here
are some of the things you should consider before you get
on the phone and start telling your family and friends about
your big day.
Antulang Beach Resort, Negros OrientalLocation
Where to hold your wedding is your prerogative. There are
so many countries where you can hold your wedding. If you
would like to get married here in the Philippines, there are
80 provinces, and the cities of Metro Manila to choose from.
It all depends on you and your partner. You may choose your
wedding venue based on its beauty, its significance, and presence
of local suppliers.
Bohol Beach Club, BoholThe theme and motif of your
wedding also comes into play when choosing your wedding destination.
Would you like to have a beach wedding? Then consider getting
married in the beaches of Cebu,
Aklan, Negros
Oriental, Batangas, La
Union, Siquijor, Palawan, Misamis
Oriental, or Marinduque.
Are you and your partner into the old Filipiniana church wedding?
If so, try to look into the beautiful churches of Manila,
Ilocos
Norte, Bulacan,
Bohol, Camarines Norte, Pampanga,
or Batanes.
Considering a garden wedding? Find the garden that suits your
taste in Cavite,
Laguna,
Rizal,
Cagayan
de Oro, Pangasinan,
or Negros
Oriental.
Legal
Requirements
If you are a Filipino and you wish to get married here in
the Philippines, you will not encounter much problem when
filing your marriage license and certificate. (For
more information, read The Law articles in our Reading Room).
But if you intend to get married in another country, research
beforehand the requirements for foreigners to avail of a marriage
certificate. You may consult the Department of Foreign Affairs
or the local embassy or consulate of the country where you
plan to get married and ask them about the requirements and
the process involved.
Eagle Ridge Resort, Davao del SurDate
of Wedding
With the place and theme set in mind, it's now time for you
and your partner to choose a date for your special day. Keep
in mind of the weather condition in the place of your choice
during your chosen date. Here in the Philippines, there are
two pronounced season, dry and wet. Dry seasons are experienced
between the months of November to May; June to October is
the rainy season. Your knowledge on the weather condition
of your destination will determine if your plans are feasible
or not. It also allows you to make the necessary adjustments
to your wedding plans. If you really want to have a garden
wedding in June, then find an indoor garden or at least prepare
a backup indoor venue in case it rains.
Cha-li Beach Resort
Cagayan de Oro, Misamis OrientalWeather is not the only
factor in planning your wedding. Another thing to remember
is the local festivities and events to be held in your destination
before, during, or after your wedding. The existence of festivals
during your wedding day can affect several elements in your
big day. For one, your ceremony or reception venue might not
be available. Also, accommodation is usually high because
there are local and foreign visitors in the area and local
wedding suppliers are often busy during this season. Therefore,
it is advisable to have your wedding just before or after
a big travel season.
Guests
You have to identify exactly who you want to be with you in
your wedding. Because of the logistics costs involved, destination
weddings are relatively smaller in number. Since you chose
to have a destination wedding, be prepared that some of your
family members and friends may not be available to join or
fit to travel. Remember to inform them at least six months
before your wedding so that they can rearrange their schedule
or save up for your big day.
Sta. Monica Beach Resort
Dumaguete City, Negros OrientalBudget
If you have decided on your destination, wedding date, and
number of guests, it's now time for you and your partner to
sit down and talk about your budget. Among the things that
you have to increase in your budget are your transportation
and accommodation. To avoid additional stress brought by long
hours of travel, it is advisable to check in to a local hotel
a day before your wedding. Most hotels nowadays have special
wedding packages that are easy on the pocket. Research about
them and avail of their discounts.
As for your guests, decide
on whether you will fully shoulder their transportation (and
accommodations, if needed) expenses, share with them a certain
percent, or let them take care of it themselves. However,
if you and your partner are tight on the budget, explain to
your family and friends what you can do for them to help them
attend your wedding. One thing you can do is to search out
an array of hotels and inns near to your venue with different
price ranges or find reasonable travel fares.
Loreland Farm Resort
Antipolo City, RizalTravel
and Transportation
Travelling is one of your major activities in planning and
holding a destination wedding. Whether you are scouting for
ceremony venue, reception venue, or local suppliers, you will
need to travel. As such you have to find a way to efficiently
plan your wedding. (Read
more here: Travel Tips for Your Destination Wedding).
If you are getting married
overseas, check with DFA for travel advisories especially
regarding health concerns. If you will tie the knot here in
the Philippines and you will be commuting, know the travel
schedules for your destination. If possible, purchase tickets
online or via phone to avoid long lines and delay. If you
have your own means of transportation, make sure to tune in
to the latest traffic reports and gas up for the long drive.
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The most important thing
in planning your wedding is to never forget why you and your
partner would like to tie the knot. Do not get caught up in
the details. Happy planning! |
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Kasal.com
would like to thank sources:
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Wedding Basics: Know Before You.
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Wedding Basics: 13 Must-Read Destination Wedding Tips.
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Wedding Basics: Why Marry Away in a Destination Wedding?
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