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Imagine your beautiful wedding dress starkly contrasted against the magnificent turquoise ocean, surrounded by your friends and family as you celebrate your love for one another. If you have met the man of your dreams and are on the road to becoming man and wife, few ways are more exotic than a Caribbean wedding.
They are called “destination weddings” and are to weddings what sliced bread is to bakeries. For many couples, a Caribbean wedding combines adventure and travel with the perfect wedding in one of the most picturesque area on earth. By enjoying a destination wedding, you can combine your wedding with your honeymoon, and enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean!
Top tips for organizing a Caribbean wedding:
Seasons in the Caribbean: Bear in mind that hot weather can bring out bugs! You want to strike a careful balance between the superb tropical weather and the less rosy aspects!
- Exact location: The term “ Caribbean” encompasses over 7000 islands, islets, reefs and cayes, which are divided into 69 countries, territories and states. Among those included: Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, Puerto Rico and many more picture perfect areas.
- Travel agency/travel agent: A quality travel agent can arrange your wedding details through various service providers in the area.
- Find a reputable Caribbean wedding planner: If your travel agent is not able to help with wedding planning don’t worry! There are many great wedding planners who you can work with to organize the wedding.
- Paperwork: Needs to arrive 30 days prior to arrival, your travel agent should be able to help you with the details.
- Accommodation: This will depend largely on where in the Caribbean you have decided to go. Whether you want large hotels or rustic cottages, the Caribbean has a host of great
- What packages are available in the area: Many hotels offer special “destination” wedding and honeymoon packages. Wedding receptions, ceremonies and all the trimmings such as cakes and DJ’s are also included.
- What activities you can plan for the guests: Spa treatments, fishing trips or a host of other fun activities to choose from.
- Guest lists! Timely guest lists and invitations are crucial because guests will need a lot of time to be able to organize to be there. Try to keep in mind that it will be expensive for guests, especially those with children. Try not to be too disappointed if not everyone can come along to share in your beautiful Caribbean wedding.
- Everything you can organize locally: Wedding dress, tuxedos, unique wedding favors, and all the wonderful accessories that come with weddings, and can be organized in your own hometown.
Because weddings in the Caribbean are becoming more popular, many great services and service providers offer quality and value for money. Visit Elite Travel and let us show you what a beautiful wedding we can help organize for you! At Elite travel, we have a unique “Free honeymoon” registry that will help to make your Caribbean wedding affordable, or even free! Visit: www.honeymoongiveaway.com.
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