The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings
The biggest trend to hit weddings in the past decade is the destination wedding. Whether on a Caribbean beach or in the Italian countryside, more and more couples throw their weddings far from home. The idea is an exciting one, but planning long distance can be complicated . . . .\ In The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings, Carley Roney and JoAnn Gregoli break down the unique process of planning from afar—from deciding on your destination to whether or not you should fly in your officiant—and...
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The biggest trend to hit weddings in the past decade is the destination wedding. Whether on a Caribbean beach or in the Italian countryside, more and more couples throw their weddings far from home. The idea is an exciting one, but planning long distance can be complicated . . . .In The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings, Carley Roney and JoAnn Gregoli break down the unique process of planning from afar—from deciding on your destination to whether or not you should fly in your officiant—and all the legal and practical considerations in between. Armed with a variety of experts on the subject, tips, and lessons from couples who have been through the experience, this book is jam-packed with checklists and practical, insightful advice from wedding people in-the-know.With so many intricacies to take care of, couples “wedding away” need a clear game plan. The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings ensures no detail, big or small, will fall through the cracks. The authors tackle:•picking out and booking the perfect location•listings of the top wedding spots worldwide•establishing the wedding budgets•hiring planners and/or vendors from a distance•the etiquette of destination weddings•countless ways to make your wedding unique•legal marriage requirements for foreign locales•planning a full weekend of events, including the reception, rehearsal dinner, and guest activities•using the Internet to coordinate the event Bonnie Poquette - Library Journal Roney spoke briefly of destination weddings in her popular offering The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings in the Real World. Here, she gives them her undivided attention, relating her authoritative information on planning, vendors, guest lists, ceremonies, and receptions while taking into consideration the special circumstances of a wedding adventure far from home. Insider tips and practical pointers address everything from orchestrating guest arrivals in a foreign land to anticipating a beauty crisis in another climate. Convenient time lines, checklists, and work sheets make planning easier. A directory describes more than 30 popular destinations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Rim. The listings convey what draws people to a place, explain the most desirable travel time, tout a few of the hottest venues, and explain marriage requirements. Couples looking for a broader directory with coverage of Canada and more European locales might prefer Lisa Light's Destination Bride: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding Anywhere in the World. Recommended for all public libraries.
Introduction 1Prepare for Takeoff: Envisioning Your Event 5Seaside or Slopeside? Determining Your Style 6Intimate or Everyone? Deciding on Size 11How Much? Setting Your Wedding Budget 13You Are Here: Finding the Perfect Spot 23Deciding on a Destination 25The Best Places to Say "I Do" 27Doing Your Homework 30Shopping for Your Location 32Scoping Out Destinations in Person 37Visiting Your Location 39Making Your Final Decision 41The Contract: Signing on the Dotted Line 42Assembling Your "A" Team: Hiring Vendors from Afar 49The Art of Interviewing 50Who's Playing Wedding Planner? 52Calling All Caterers 57Who Bakes the Cake? 63Finding a Florist 66Mastering the Musicians 68Picking a Photographer and a Videographer 70Hiring Hair and Makeup Artists 74Be my Guests: Who to Invite and How 79Your VIPs: The Wedding Party 80Creating Your Guest List 86Invitations and All: Spreading the Word 87Playing Cruise Director: Organizing the Weekend Activities 101Hello There: Orchestrating the Arrivals 102Good Stuff: It's in the Welcome Bag 102Quality Time: An Outing with Your Attendants 104The Preview: A Rousing Rehearsal Dinner 105Come Together Now: Where's the Welcome Party? 107Keep It Going; After-Party Principles 108Wake-up Call: Morning-After Munchies 109The More the Merrier: Group Activities 110Destination "I Do": Designing Your Ceremony 115Making It Legal 116Choosing a Ceremony Style 117Finding Your Officiant 120Working with Your Officiant 122A World of Ceremony Ideas 123Setting Your Service to Music 125Put It in the Program 125Party On: Planning Your Reception 131The Defining Moments of a Reception 132Create a Mood 134Focus on the Food 138Get Serious About Seating 142Let's Dance: Mastering Your Music 144Enjoy Every Minute 146The Destination Directory 151Destination Wedding Worksheets 189Resources and Credits 210Acknowledgments 213Index 214
\ Library JournalRoney spoke briefly of destination weddings in her popular offering The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings in the Real World. Here, she gives them her undivided attention, relating her authoritative information on planning, vendors, guest lists, ceremonies, and receptions while taking into consideration the special circumstances of a wedding adventure far from home. Insider tips and practical pointers address everything from orchestrating guest arrivals in a foreign land to anticipating a beauty crisis in another climate. Convenient time lines, checklists, and work sheets make planning easier. A directory describes more than 30 popular destinations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Pacific Rim. The listings convey what draws people to a place, explain the most desirable travel time, tout a few of the hottest venues, and explain marriage requirements. Couples looking for a broader directory with coverage of Canada and more European locales might prefer Lisa Light's Destination Bride: A Complete Guide to Planning Your Wedding Anywhere in the World. Recommended for all public libraries.\ —Bonnie Poquette\ \ \
