Destination Wedding Planner

In the Must Have Destination Wedding Planner, Lana Sharr and Kim Gateb break down the process of planning a destination wedding - from selecting your destination to whether or not you should fly in photographer - and all the practical considerations in between. This planner is armed with a variety of tips, tricks and hacks to get you through the experience of planning a destination wedding, jam packed with checklists and guides. With so many intricacies to take care of, couples getting married afar will have a clear picture of what they need to do and when, making the process easy and fun, like planning a wedding should be, ensuring no detail big or small will fall through the cracks. Included you will find: - selecting your perfect destination and venue - establishing the budget - creative inspiration, from invitations to flowers to attire - creating your guest list and RSVP list - unique ideas to make your day stand out - creating a website - reading your contracts - resources to help you plan a full weekend of events - and much more! You will NOT regret choosing the Destination Wedding Planner to assist you in planning your dream destination wedding! About the Authors: Lana Sharr is the owner of Quintess Travels, a luxury destination wedding planning agency in Phoenix, Arizona. With over 20 years in the industry and multiple awards to her credit, Lana is the ultimate destination wedding expert. Lana lives outside Phoenix, Arizona with husband, daughter and Doberman Pinscher. Kim Gateb is the author of multiple self- help books and journals, and owns several real estate related businesses. Kim lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her daughter and Miniature Bull Terrier.

The author of A Practical Wedding offers a no-nonsense wedding planner, with all the tools, tips, and strategies to get the celebration you want, on a budget you can actually afford Whether you're newly engaged or haven't quite made anything official yet, but you know you want to spend your lives together, you're going to need help planning your wedding. When you're ready to take a deep breath and start, this is the book you want--need--to have. From figuring out what you really want--as opposed to what everyone else thinks you should want--to helping you keep an eye on the ceremony itself and the vows, Meg Keene, founder of apracticalwedding.com, covers all the essentials. With checklists (such as flowers, food, final venue walk-through) and key spreadsheets (guest list and seating chart, budget, venue search, and more), A Practical Wedding Planner helps you: Set a budget--and stick to it Choose a venue: traditional, non-traditional, and everything in between Hire good vendors and keep your friendors (and tells you why DIY doesn't always save money) Figure out catering, rentals, and everything else Pinterest forgot to tell you Reality-check wedding dér Create and write a ceremony that really represents both of you Get everyone to show up...and have a good time

When you decided on a destination wedding you were so excited! You could hardly wait for your wedding. You want to get to the beach and marry your one and only. With your family and friends watching you walk across the sand. Turquoise sea in the background, your dress blowing gently in the breeze…. You also thought it would be a lot easier to plan. You decided on an all-inclusive resort because it’s an easy way to get a gorgeous wedding. You just book a hotel and a wedding, don’t you? But now that you’re actually trying to book one, things got a lot more complicated! Do you need a travel agent? Do you need a wedding planner? And how are you supposed to pick a resort - there’s so many! And every resort has so. many. choices. Plus, you thought you’d save a ton of money. But now that you’re doing the math - it’s adding up fast! You thought an all-inclusive meant just one price. But now you’re not sure which wedding package to get. How many extras do you need? How can you get the wedding you want, but still stay on budget? If any of this sounds familiar, don’t worry. Once you know what you’re looking for, you’ll be able to have the wedding of your dreams at a fabulous resort. And you can definitely stick to your budget. The Destination Wedding Planner will tell you exactly how to do it. This step by step planner will lead you through every detail. And help you with all the decisions you’ll need to make. There’s tons of tips and advice to help you figure out what you want - and how to book it. You'll know how to find the resort that's perfect for you and your guests. And you'll know exactly which wedding package will fit your needs. You'll know what to look for in a travel agent and how to work with your wedding planner to get the wedding day of your dreams. The Book Also Includes: Planning Checklist Wedding Vision Worksheet Who Pays For What? Budget Worksheets Legal Requirements for Marriage Abroad How to Choose Your Resort How to Compare Wedding Packages Travel Terms You Need to Know Planning Your Ceremony & Reception Travelling With Your Dress How to Pack Your Wedding Accessories Packing Lists Plus all the Details For Your Perfect Wedding in Paradise

Bring your big day to life without breaking the bank Congratulations! Getting married is a thrilling time and a major milestone—but you might be overwhelmed at how much there is to do and how much it’s going to cost. Here’s the secret: You don’t need to spend a year’s salary on your wedding day for it to be unique and memorable. This complete wedding planning book shows you how. YOUR ULTIMATE WEDDING ORGANIZER: Worksheets, lists, and tips from an expert wedding planner to help you prioritize the things you want most and create a wedding that’s affordable, stress-free, and totally yours. FLEXIBLE BUDGET ADVICE: Learn how to save money and avoid common industry traps, so you can throw a beautiful wedding whether your budget is $1,500 or $50,000. THE CEREMONY & BEYOND: Find chapters that cover every aspect of your wedding, from your initial vision, to the venue, photography, food, music, and even the honeymoon. Pick up The Budget-Savvy Wedding Planner & Organizer today and start planning an affordable wedding you’ll never forget.

Want to have a wonderful wedding away from home? Destination Weddings For Dummies is your all-in-one guide to getting married out of town, giving you savvy tips on everything from making travel arrangements to hiring vendors to dressing the wedding party. Fron Vegas to the Vatican, this hands-on, practical resource helps you arrange a unique, unforgettable wedding anywhere in the world. Focusing on the various ways you can use the Internet in your planning, Destination Weddings For Dummies is filled with Web tips, shortcuts, and URLs, as well as instructions for creating your own digital wedding planner. You’ll see how to establish a realistic wedding budget and get your friends and family on board. Then, you’ll choose the perfect location; from Europe to the tropics to the open sea, we’ve done the scouting for you! You’ll also discover how to: Get married legally around the world Know who, when, and how to invite Create your own destination wedding Web site and blog Fit all the basics into your budget— from flowers and catering to the rings, photography, and music Hire wedding pros from a distance Decide on your ceremony’s style Dress the bride, groom, and the wedding party Communicate your plans to invited guests Compare wedding packages Save money on travel arrangements Test-drive your destination wedding site Organize fun wedding activities Handle various wedding emergencies If money is no object, you'll also see how to host a blowout wedding and make a splash when you splurge. Whether it’s a small, intimate ceremony in a Hawaiian garden or a large gathering on a yacht in the Mediterranean, Destination Weddings For Dummies is all you need to get married anywhere you choose with ease and in style!

From the #1 wedding brand, the bestselling wedding book, updated with all-new budget ideas, online tools, and event planning and personalizing trends. First comes love, then comes . . . planning! Before a fabulous celebration, there are vendors to hire, budgets to calculate, decisions galore to make. Packed with The Knot’s top tips and worksheets, checklists, and contact sheets for you to fill in, this book is the one-stop resource that keeps brides focused but stress-free. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner paperback takes you through the process step by easy-to-follow step, with: · Budget worksheets (and all the latest digital tools for keeping track of costs) as well as hundreds of invisible ways to cut costs when selecting everything from flowers to the venue and menu · Wedding planning timelines (including a brand-new express timeline for couples getting married in 3 months or fewer) · Guest list and invitation worksheets (with guidance on what you can now do online) · Vendor contract checklists (and tons of new online resources for finding the pros you need) · Fun ideas for personalizing your reception, from photo booths to signature cocktails in any color your heart desires · Web links and other useful resources for planning on the go (including recommended apps to download and up-to-the-minute advice on building your wedding website)

Ten years ago, when Sandy Malone was planning her Caribbean destination wedding, there was no Pinterest, no Instagram, and no Wedding Wire. The Knot and the Wedding Channel were in their infancy. And Malone was planning her wedding from scratch. The tips and advice in How to Plan Your Own Destination Wedding will help brides and grooms navigate the murky waters of destination-wedding planning—and they are murky because most do-it-yourself brides and grooms are looking to do something “different” from what all of their friends have done before them. Unfortunately, the more remote, bizarre, and challenging the destination is, the more attractive it appears to the do-it-yourself couple. That’s where Sandy Malone, star of Wedding Island (TLC), who has been planning weddings for ten years, comes in. She offers advice to brides and grooms on how NOT to spend money on things they don’t need to invest in, and where they DO need to spend money to make sure the event runs smoothly. She also gives tips on how to negotiate the contract with the venue, the “wetiquette” of invitations for destination weddings, finding and handling vendors abroad, and much more. This book offers the complete guide to destination weddings, by a true expert!

Want to have a wonderful wedding away from home? Destination Weddings For Dummies is your all-in-one guide to getting married out of town, giving you savvy tips on everything from making travel arrangements to hiring vendors to dressing the wedding party. Fron Vegas to the Vatican, this hands-on, practical resource helps you arrange a unique, unforgettable wedding anywhere in the world. Focusing on the various ways you can use the Internet in your planning, Destination Weddings For Dummies is filled with Web tips, shortcuts, and URLs, as well as instructions for creating your own digital wedding planner. You’ll see how to establish a realistic wedding budget and get your friends and family on board. Then, you’ll choose the perfect location; from Europe to the tropics to the open sea, we’ve done the scouting for you! You’ll also discover how to: Get married legally around the world Know who, when, and how to invite Create your own destination wedding Web site and blog Fit all the basics into your budget— from flowers and catering to the rings, photography, and music Hire wedding pros from a distance Decide on your ceremony’s style Dress the bride, groom, and the wedding party Communicate your plans to invited guests Compare wedding packages Save money on travel arrangements Test-drive your destination wedding site Organize fun wedding activities Handle various wedding emergencies If money is no object, you'll also see how to host a blowout wedding and make a splash when you splurge. Whether it’s a small, intimate ceremony in a Hawaiian garden or a large gathering on a yacht in the Mediterranean, Destination Weddings For Dummies is all you need to get married anywhere you choose with ease and in style!