Destination Weddings

Dot The I's Events... Destination Weddings

Do Destination Weddings cost more than traditional weddings? Destination wedding are no longer for the rich and famous. Destination Weddings have in recent years become accessible to more and more couples looking to add an "exotic twist" to their special ceremony. If your destination wedding is properly planned, save you from breaking your budget. It can also turn your wedding day into an unforgettable "vacation" for you and your guests. Should you purchase air & hotel as a "package"? Even if you think you can negotiate on your hotel price, you will generally be able to save more money by getting it as a package. Unfortunately, brides in the past have come to us when they realize that the negotiated hotel price wasn't as great as they thought - and they realized they were unable to find affordable airfare. It is important to keep your final budget in mind when planning all your details. Who should be involved in the planning of a destination wedding? It is crucial when planning your destination wedding that you keep you guests in mind. Unfortunately, when guests are left to "fend for themselves" it is difficult to make sure everyone will be in the same area for the wedding. Without the expertise of a destination event planner, couples and their guests are often talked into accepting "group rates" when the individual rates would have been better, or stuck with individual rates when group rates may have been available. Leave those details to us. Should couples "negotiate" with hotels without a professional? Although hotels will often give some form of discount for groups of 10 or more, it is important to keep in mind that hotels, are in the business of maximizing the amount of revenue they bring in on the rooms they book. When you work with one of our destination planners you get the experience in negotiating power, we will not only generally receive a better deal for you and your guests - but you will also avoid the costly mistake of going over budget by not knowing some of the "hidden fees". Should you plan a destination wedding yourself or is it too risky? Planned right, a destination wedding is a memorable and unique way to exchange your vows and start a life together. Unfortunately, we've heard many horror stories over the years from couples who chose to plan their wedding entirely on their own. Issues varied from missed flights with no emergency number for help. Hidden clauses in hotel contracts leaving couples financially liable. Reservations being dropped by the hotel - forcing couples and their guests into a not so nice hotel Paradise. This is why Dot the I's is here to help you.

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Wedding Tip

Here is a ceremony tip on how to include each guest in your wedding. Not only will it make your ceremony unique it will tug at the heart strings. When making your vows, give every one of your guests a small candle. Wrap each candle in a leaf or some other object so that the candle wax does not drip or spill. Then take the light from the unity candle, starting with the bridesmaids and groomsman, and pass the flame around to each of your guests, each guest lighting the candle of the person next to them. This will symbolize the connective love and spirituality of your family and friends.

Wedding Party Etiquette

This is one question that we often get asked as wedding planners...What does the wedding party actually do? Let us shed some light on that question. The maid of honor is usually a close friend or family member who not only organizes and hosts a shower for the bride, but also helps her get ready on the wedding day. She is there to help and support her through out the planning process and will also help keep the bridesmaids organized. She usually wears a dress that coordinates with the bridesmaids, and she sometimes carries a slightly more elaborate bouquet than the other attendants. It is customary that she pays for her own dress. The bridesmaids are also a close friends or family, they are usually about the same age of the bride. They attend pre-wedding parties and also help out in anyway the bride requests. There dresses are coordinating dresses (usually paid for themselves) to the ceremony. Although mixing up the dresses with style and color is a nice way to have your wedding be more uniquely you. Again tradition is that the bridesmaids will pay for there own dress. The best man is often the groom's best friend or a close family member. His formal wear matches the ushers', although there may be something slightly different with his attire. Something as subtle as a different boutonnieres or his vest may be a shade different. He pays the rental fees himself. He hosts the bachelor party, holds the ring during the ceremony and leads the other men in helping out the groom. Ushers are also close in age to the groom. They too are usually friends or family and their primary function is seating guests at the wedding. They each wear and pay for matching formal wear. These guys should also be on hand to help the groom with any errands he needs throughout the day. Children between the ages of 9 and 14 are best suited junior bridesmaids or junior ushers. These attendants wear coordinating dresses or formal wear. Flower girls are usually family members, or a friend's child between the ages of three and nine, and they carry a small bouquet or basket down the aisle in the ceremony. The ring bearer is often a boy under age four. Parents pay for their children's attire when asked to be in a wedding, unless otherwise notified by the bride or groom. Keep in mind as the Bride and Groom it is customary to purchase you attendants a "Thank You" gift of appreciation for participating in your wedding. There is no monetary amount that you should spend. Just make the gift personal and something that your giving from your heart!