How to make the wedding guest experience worthy of paradise
Your destination wedding day is one of the most monumental days of your life, no doubt about it. You’re starting forever with the love of your life, the stunning backdrop of paradise behind you, surrounded by your nearest and dearest. However, while it’s your milestone, it just wouldn’t be the same without your loved ones present, and what better way to say thank you than by making their experience a breeze. Helping them prepare, from advanced notice and helpful packing lists to their in-destination comfort can make a world of difference in showing them how much you appreciate their attendance.
The gift of time
Like preparing for any vacation, time is of the essence, so give your guests ample time to get their affairs in order. Whether it’s child or pet care or booking time off work, sending out your save the dates ten to 12 months ahead of time will give them ample opportunity to ensure they’re apart of your big day. Your dedicated Sunwing Weddings coordinator will help send out your evites and will be a liaison for your guests to support with booking and travel arrangements, but setting up a wedding website with any pertinent details they may need will help keep everyone on the same page. And it’s an easy resource they can keep going back to!
Create the ultimate prep guide
You’ve got the tropical world at your fingertips with the help of the expert team of Sunwing Weddings consultants, but your guests won’t be as well-versed in all things destination weddings as you will be. We recommend putting together a comprehensive welcome packet before takeoff to help them navigate the waters – pun not intended. A suggested clothing list for your events could be all the difference between a heel and going barefoot at a beach wedding ceremony. Crucial details such as the local currency are a must, and list of key phrases will help them integrate into your chosen paradise – and may go a long way with the locals.
Think about comfort
While the heat is a huge selling point for destination weddings, it does come with a couple downsides – a large one being it can get quite hot in a three-piece suit or floor-length gown (though we know style comes first). To help your guests remain as comfortable as possible, work with your resort coordinator to set up water stations at outdoor events and shaded relaxation areas for an escape from the sun. You could also provide paper fans with your wedding date and initials that double as keepsakes. Lastly, while you want those attending your wedding week to soak up as much of the experience as they can, it never hurts to include breaks in your itinerary so they can explore on their own time, in their own way.
Keep them connected
Speaking of an itinerary, while your wedding is of course your day, your nuptials down south are as much a celebration of your love as they are an incredible opportunity for you and your loved ones to discover all the wonders of paradise. Create a group chat and create a poll to see what your guests are interested in doing before booking activities or excursions with NexusTours.com – can’t hurt to have a little insight. The chat can also be used while in destination to keep track of where everyone is on their independent explorations or to share any hidden gems, must-try delicacies you’ve discovered or last-minute wedding updates.
For help with the wedding planning process, to put these suggestions into action or find more ways to give your guests an unforgettable experience during your destination wedding, the expert team of consultants at Sunwing Weddings is ready and waiting to make your big day all you’ve dreamed of, and more.
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