{"id":13137,"date":"2022-04-06T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T15:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/?p=13137"},"modified":"2026-03-28T10:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T14:42:39","slug":"destination-wedding-guide-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-guide-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide to Destination Weddings (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<input type=\"hidden\" value=\"\" data-essbisPostContainer=\"\" data-essbisPostUrl=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/destination-wedding-guide-mexico\/\" data-essbisPostTitle=\"Your Ultimate Guide to Destination Weddings (2026)\" data-essbisHoverContainer=\"\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13137\" class=\"elementor elementor-13137\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cb2bcc7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"cb2bcc7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b03ee5\" data-id=\"5b03ee5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71f7abf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71f7abf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Feeling a little overwhelmed?<\/p><p>We get it&#8230;<\/p><p>Planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/destination-weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">destination wedding<\/a> can make you a little cooky.<\/p><p>But don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;re here to help. \u00a0\ud83d\ude4c<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Our certified wedding specialists <\/a><strong>live &amp; breathe<\/strong>\u00a0destination weddings, so you&#8217;re in good hands.<\/p><p>This guide has\u00a0everything you need&#8230;<\/p><p>You&#8217;ll explore locations, venue options, costs, timelines. (the works)<\/p><p>Ready to start planning your dream day?<\/p><p>Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b80d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"55b80d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tUltimate Guide to Destination Weddings\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-996d347 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"996d347\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a5979e\" data-id=\"1a5979e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2be66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d2be66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><a href=\"#why\">Why Have A Destination Wedding?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#when\">When Should I Start Planning My Destination Wedding?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#are\">Are Destination Weddings Legal?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how\">How Do I Start Planning My Destination Wedding?<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ebdb88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"6ebdb88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tYour Destination Wedding Checklist\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b86c43d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b86c43d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><a href=\"#location\">Choose your location<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#budget\">Pick your budget<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guests\">Decide on your guest list<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#book\">Book your airfare &amp; accommodation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#venues\">Book your wedding venues<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#hire\">Hire a wedding planner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plan\">Plan your ceremony &amp; reception<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#send\">Send out Invitations<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f1126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"32f1126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tDestination Wedding Timeline\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa538f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa538f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><a href=\"#12\">12-18 Months Before the Wedding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#11\">11-12 Months Before the Wedding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6\">6 Months Before the Wedding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#1\">1 Month Before the Wedding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#day\">1 Day Before the Wedding<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wedding\">Wedding Day<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#after\">After The Wedding<\/a><\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/resorts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See resorts for destination weddings here<\/a>. \ud83d\udc48<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-571c6a9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default qodef-elementor-content-no\" data-id=\"571c6a9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ca01ad\" data-id=\"3ca01ad\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d00658 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"9d00658\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"why\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a695b63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"a695b63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t1. Why Have A Destination Wedding?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28b10fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28b10fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are<strong> many reasons<\/strong> why you might choose to have <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/destination-weddings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a beautiful destination wedding<\/a>.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13152 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allef-vinicius-dmubkltyski-uns.jpg\" alt=\"destination weddings\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allef-vinicius-dmubkltyski-uns.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allef-vinicius-dmubkltyski-uns-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allef-vinicius-dmubkltyski-uns-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Some of the <strong>most popular<\/strong> reasons include:<\/p><ul><li>Celebrating with distant friends &amp; family\u00a0<\/li><li>Having a 1-of-a-kind wedding that reflects their personality<\/li><li>Taking advantage of an amazing location they couldn&#8217;t afford to host a traditional wedding in<\/li><li>Saving some moola<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa3e519 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"aa3e519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"when\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e448b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"8e448b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t2. When Should I Start Planning My Destination Wedding?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a9fe1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25a9fe1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The best time to start planning your destination wedding is about <strong>12-18 months before<\/strong> the date.<\/p><p>It&#8217;ll give you<strong> enough time<\/strong> to book flights &amp; hotels and make arrangements for catering &amp; entertainment.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13153 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-5.jpg\" alt=\"planning destination weddings\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>If you&#8217;re on a<strong> tight timeline<\/strong>, don&#8217;t worry &#8211; you can still plan a destination wedding in as little as 6 months!<\/p><p>Just be prepared to <strong>make some compromises<\/strong>\u00a0for the big day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32342f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"32342f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"are\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5de67f elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"d5de67f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t3. Are Destination Weddings Legal?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36d6a41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36d6a41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); background-color: #ffffff;\">Destination weddings are recognized as legal and\/or legitimate.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); background-color: #ffffff;\">Each country has its own requirements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); background-color: #ffffff;\">Usually, couples get legally married back home and have <\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align); background-color: #ffffff;\">a religious or symbolic ceremony at destination.<\/span><\/p><p>It&#8217;s important to do your research and understand the <strong>local laws<\/strong> before you finalize any plans.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-6.jpg\" alt=\"legal destination weddings\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p><p>Get more details on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/getting-married-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to legally get married in Mexico<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8fff8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5a8fff8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"how\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05268c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"05268c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t4. How Do I Start Planning My Destination Wedding?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d64ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e1d64ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: inherit; text-transform: inherit;\">Creating a checklist is t<\/span>he best way to <strong>start planning<\/strong> your destination wedding.<\/p><p>Here&#8217;s a <strong>basic checklist<\/strong> of what you&#8217;ll need to consider&#8230;<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Destination-Wedding-Vs-Traditional-Wedding-Which-One-is-Right-For-You-planning-min.jpg\" alt=\"destination weddings planning\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p><h3>Your Destination Wedding Checklist<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38e296b elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"38e296b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"location\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c19a83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"8c19a83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2713 Location\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b359fef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b359fef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>1st step<\/strong> in planning your destination wedding is choosing the perfect location.<\/p><p>To start planning,\u00a0include:<\/p><ul><li>Your budget<\/li><li>The number of guests<\/li><li>The type of atmosphere you want<\/li><\/ul><p>Not sure where to start?<\/p><p>Here are a few <strong>popular<\/strong> destination wedding locations:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1838733 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"1838733\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t1. Mexico\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be62a30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be62a30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mexico is a <strong>popular<\/strong> destination for weddings due to its stunning beaches &amp;<strong> affordable prices.<\/strong><\/p><p>Some popular Mexican spots include <strong>Cancun<\/strong>, Cabo San Lucas, &amp; Puerto Vallarta.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12532\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-45-1.jpg\" alt=\"beach wedding viceroy riviera maya\" width=\"800\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-45-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-45-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-45-1-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Thinking of getting married here?<\/p><p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">our complete guide to planning a destination wedding in Mexico.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e87e59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"6e87e59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t2. Caribbean\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8775b74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8775b74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Caribbean is <strong>another<\/strong> <strong>popular<\/strong> destination for weddings for its tropical climate &amp; beautiful beaches.<\/p><p>Popular Caribbean destinations include <strong>Jamaica<\/strong>, the Dominican Republic, and St. Lucia.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12896\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"beach wedding reception\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-1-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-1-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-1-3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a814c24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"a814c24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t3. Italy\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cf3e4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7cf3e4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a<strong> romantic European<\/strong> destination wedding, Italy is a great choice.<\/p><p>Some <strong>popular <\/strong>Italian wedding destinations include Rome, Venice, and Tuscany.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13158 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-7.jpg\" alt=\"italy destination weddings\" width=\"800\" height=\"1198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-7-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-7-768x1150.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2ce563 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"d2ce563\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t4. Australia\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8571ce4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8571ce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a <strong>unique<\/strong>\u00a0location, Australia is a great option.<\/p><p>Some <strong>popular<\/strong> Australian wedding locations include Sydney, the Gold Coast, and Byron Bay.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13159 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-8.jpg\" alt=\"australia destination weddings\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0577386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0577386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"budget\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a89287 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"0a89287\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2713 Budget\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20840cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20840cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once you&#8217;ve chosen your<strong>\u00a0wedding location<\/strong>, it&#8217;s time to start planning your budget.<\/p><p>Your budget will depend on<strong> many factors<\/strong>, including:<\/p><ul><li>The type of venue you choose<\/li><li>Length of your stay<\/li><li>The type of catering you require<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13163 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-9-1.jpg\" alt=\"destination weddings budget\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-9-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-9-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-9-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>To help you get started, here are some <strong>estimated costs<\/strong> for a destination wedding:<\/p><p><strong>Venue<\/strong>: $500 &#8211; $5000.<\/p><p><strong>Hotel Accommodations:<\/strong> $150 &#8211; $800\/night per room.<\/p><p><strong>Airfare<\/strong>: $200 &#8211; $1000\/person, depending on your location.<\/p><p><strong>Catering<\/strong>: Varies depending on your options &#8211; most wedding packages include it.<\/p><p><strong>Photography\/Videography:<\/strong> Varies &#8211; some wedding packages include it.<\/p><p><strong>Entertainment<\/strong>: Varies depending on the type of entertainment &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/top-destination-wedding-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popular packages<\/a>\u00a0include it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ece80b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"ece80b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tHow to Plan a Destination Wedding on a Small Budget\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd070d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd070d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re on a <strong>tight budget<\/strong>, there are a few things you can do to keep costs down.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13164\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-10-1.jpg\" alt=\"counting american money \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-10-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-10-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-10-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><h5>Here are a few tips:<\/h5><ul><li>Look into free wedding packages &#8211; many 5-star resorts offer them!<\/li><li>Choose a less popular destination\u00a0<\/li><li>Stay at a local hotel or Airbnb instead of renting out an entire villa<\/li><li>Have a more casual reception with light snacks instead of a full meal<\/li><li>Cut your stay short<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-026ee56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"026ee56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"guests\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c57baf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"c57baf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2713 Guests\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7a646 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd7a646\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now it&#8217;s time to start thinking about who you want to <strong>invite<\/strong>.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s important to think about who will make the <strong>most impact<\/strong> at your wedding.<\/p><p>Some<strong> factors to consider<\/strong> when choosing your guests include:<\/p><h5>1. The Location<\/h5><p>If you&#8217;re having your wedding in <strong>Mexico<\/strong>, for example, you may want to invite all of your friends &amp; family since it&#8217;s a <strong>short d<\/strong><strong>istance<\/strong> from the U.S. &amp; Canada.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13168\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"airplane\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-11-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-11-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-11-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>But if you&#8217;re getting married in Italy, you may only want to invite guests who are <strong>able to travel<\/strong> to Europe.<\/p><h5>2. The Budget<\/h5><p>If your budget is tight, you may want to<strong> limit the number<\/strong> of guests you invite.<\/p><h5>3. The Relationship With Your Guests<\/h5><p>If you only want <strong>close friends &amp; family<\/strong> at your wedding, you may not want to invite co-workers or distant relatives.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13100\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-2-4.jpg\" alt=\"100 person wedding\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-2-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-2-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-2-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>But if you want to have a huge bash, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/wedding-packages-100-guests\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our favorite all-inclusive resorts with destination wedding packages for 100 guests<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b95532 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"5b95532\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tDo Guests Pay for Destination Weddings?\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e5a449 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e5a449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Guests generally <strong>do not pay<\/strong> for the actual wedding.<\/p><p>But they are <strong>responsible<\/strong> for their own travel, food &amp; accommodation costs.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13169 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-12-1.jpg\" alt=\"destination weddings guests\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-12-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-12-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-12-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23f2cd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"23f2cd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat Should I Do If Some of My Guests Can't Make It?\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee9d18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ee9d18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If some of your guests<strong> can&#8217;t make it<\/strong> to your destination wedding, don&#8217;t worry!<\/p><p>There are a <strong>few things<\/strong> you can do:<\/p><ul><li>Have a smaller ceremony with just the people who are able to attend<\/li><li>Hold the ceremony &amp; reception at different locations<\/li><li>Send out digital invitations which allow guests to watch the ceremony online<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13170\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-13-1.jpg\" alt=\"zoom call\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-13-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-13-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-13-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd3ec1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"cd3ec1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"book\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da7e726 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"da7e726\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2713 Book Your Airfare &amp; Accommodations\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f32a86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f32a86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now it&#8217;s time to start booking your <strong>airfare &amp; hotel.<\/strong><\/p><p>This can get expensive, so be sure to start <strong>planning early<\/strong> so you get lower rates.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12957\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/screen-shot-2022-03-31-at-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"iberostar paraiso lindo weddings\" width=\"800\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/screen-shot-2022-03-31-at-11-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/screen-shot-2022-03-31-at-11-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/screen-shot-2022-03-31-at-11-1-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Keep in mind that many resorts offer a<strong> discounted rate<\/strong> when you reserve a number of rooms!<\/p><p>So starting a <strong>group chat<\/strong> with your guests to share info would be a good idea!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7189142 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"7189142\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"venues\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8d1a77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"a8d1a77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2713 Book Your Wedding Venues\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0294725 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0294725\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re having both a <strong>ceremony &amp; reception,<\/strong> you will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/resorts\">find wedding venues<\/a> that can accommodate both events.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12645\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"catholic ceremony\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-4-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Many popular destination wedding locations have <strong>exclusive wedding venues<\/strong> that can only be booked by couples getting married at the location.<\/p><p>Be sure to book your venue as soon as possible, as spaces fill up quickly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7434836 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"7434836\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"hire\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57bf594 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"57bf594\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2713 Hire A Wedding Planner if You're Not Local\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d81865 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d81865\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re <strong>not familiar<\/strong> with your destination, it&#8217;s a good idea to hire a local wedding planner.<\/p><p>A wedding planner can help you find the<strong> best vendors<\/strong>, navigate the local laws &amp; customs, and help you stay on budget.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8229\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/wedding_planner-1.jpg\" alt=\"wedding planner\" width=\"760\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/wedding_planner-1.jpg 760w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/wedding_planner-1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/wedding_planner-1-600x395.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a203dc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"a203dc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"plan\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa63f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"faa63f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2713 Plan Your Ceremony\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac80ced elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac80ced\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do you want a formal ceremony or a<strong> more casual<\/strong> celebration?<\/p><p>Depending on your location, you may need to get <strong>special permits<\/strong> or licenses to hold your ceremony or reception.<\/p><p>Your <strong>wedding planner<\/strong> can help you with this process.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13101\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Webp.net-resizeimage-3-4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Also, you&#8217;ll need to decide on the type of <strong>food &amp; drinks<\/strong> you want to be served at your wedding.<\/p><p>Most destination wedding packages are <strong>all-inclusive<\/strong> of food &amp; drinks&#8230;<\/p><p>But in case you&#8217;re<strong> not a fan<\/strong> of the options, it&#8217;s good to have an idea of the local vendors.<\/p><p>You&#8217;ll also need to <strong>choose music<\/strong> for your ceremony &amp; reception, as well as any other <strong>entertainment<\/strong> options.<\/p><p>And finally, you will need to choose your<strong> wedding attire.<\/strong><\/p><p>But don&#8217;t worry, we have a <a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-destination-wedding-attire\/\">complete guide to destination wedding attire <\/a>for you,\u00a0too.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e55e91 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"5e55e91\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"send\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-101e559 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"101e559\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t \u2713 Send Out Invitations\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2993a3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2993a3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It&#8217;s time to send out invitations!<\/p><p>Make sure to give guests <strong>plenty of notice<\/strong>, so they can book their airfare &amp; hotel accommodations.<\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10608\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3-invitations-e1644005014868.jpeg\" alt=\"wedding invitations trends\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p><p>Be sure to include the<strong> following info<\/strong> in your invitations:<\/p><ul><li>Location<\/li><li>Date<\/li><li>Time<\/li><li>Dress code\u00a0<\/li><li>RSVP deadline<\/li><li>Any special instructions (i.e. passport or visa requirements)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36b7597 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"36b7597\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat Should I Pack For My Destination Wedding?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a5f497 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a5f497\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are a<strong> few general things<\/strong> you will likely need no matter where you go:<\/p><ul><li>Passport &amp; Visa (if required)<\/li><li>Legalized marriage certificate (if required)<\/li><li>Proof of return flight &amp; accommodation<\/li><li>Cash or credit cards<\/li><li>Sunscreen &amp; insect repellent<\/li><li>Appropriate clothing for the climate<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13183\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-14-1.jpg\" alt=\"packing suitcase\" width=\"800\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-14-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-14-1-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-14-1-768x636.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>The longer you stay, the <strong>more expensive<\/strong> your destination wedding will be.<\/p><p>When it comes to<strong> destination weddings<\/strong>, the old saying &#8220;you get what you pay for&#8221; definitely holds true.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re looking to have a<strong> luxurious, <\/strong>all-inclusive wedding, be prepared to spend big bucks.<\/p><p>However, if you&#8217;re willing to <strong>compromise<\/strong> on some of the finer details, you can have a beautiful destination wedding <strong>without<\/strong> breaking the bank.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-872dfa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"872dfa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tYour Destination Wedding Planning Timeline\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4917bb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4917bb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Now that you have a <strong>general idea<\/strong> of what needs to be done, let&#8217;s take a look at a wedding planning timeline:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1d1c9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"f1d1c9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"12\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-633b2a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"633b2a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t12-18 Months Before the Wedding\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75256b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75256b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Determine your budget &amp; set realistic goals for what you can afford<\/li><li>Start researching locations &amp; decide on a destination<\/li><li>Determine how many guests will be attending<\/li><li>Book transportation &amp; accommodations\u00a0<\/li><li>Reserve venues for the ceremony &amp; reception<\/li><li>Hire a wedding planner if you don&#8217;t want to do everything yourself<\/li><li>Start planning out the details of your wedding, such as the theme, colors, etc.<\/li><li>Order invitations &amp; begin mailing them out<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13184\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-15-1.jpg\" alt=\"wedding invitations\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-15-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-15-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-15-1-768x472.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6892d21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"6892d21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"11\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f1b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"29f1b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t11-12 Months Before the Wedding\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0afbf09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0afbf09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Finalize the details &amp; make sure everything is planned to perfection<\/li><li>Purchase wedding attire, accessories &amp; gifts for your bridal party<\/li><li>Book hair &amp; makeup appointments and send out final payments\/deposits<\/li><li>Arrange for transportation to\/from the airport &amp; during the wedding weekend<\/li><li>Prepare a welcome bag for your guests with info about the area, local restaurants, etc.<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13185\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-16-1.jpg\" alt=\"bridesmaids wedding attire\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-16-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-16-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-16-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7018f3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"7018f3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"6\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e7cc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"48e7cc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t6 Months Before the Wedding\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77161f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77161f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Send out RSVPs &amp; collect final numbers from guests<\/li><li>Purchase flowers &amp; d\u00e9cor for the ceremony &amp; reception venues<\/li><li>Order cake or catering service if necessary &amp; send out final payments<\/li><li>Finalize details with your wedding planner<\/li><li>Begin packing for your honeymoon!<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13186\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-17-1.jpg\" alt=\"wedding cake\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-17-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-17-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-17-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61a93ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"61a93ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"1\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7247e1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"7247e1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t1 Month Before the Wedding\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddafc49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ddafc49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Make a list of what you need to do in the days leading up to the wedding<\/li><li>Pack for your trip &amp; make sure you have everything you need<\/li><li>Get manicures, pedicures, &amp; hair appointments booked<\/li><li>Meet with vendors (or get your planner to) 1 last time to go over all the details<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13187\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-18.jpg\" alt=\"salon\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-18-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72e0d0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"72e0d0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"day\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c57aa40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"c57aa40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t1 Day Before the Wedding\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ef5fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25ef5fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Double-check that you have packed everything you need for your trip<\/li><li>Make a list of items to pack in your &#8220;emergency kit&#8221;\u00a0<\/li><li>Relax &amp; enjoy your last day as a single person!<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13188\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-19-1.jpg\" alt=\"woman laying on sofa\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-19-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-19-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-19-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a602a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0a602a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"wedding\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19a85b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"19a85b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tYour Wedding Day \t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e161dd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e161dd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Have fun &amp; enjoy your big day!<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13097\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asdrubal-luna-gcjla12mb-c-unsp.jpg\" alt=\"beach wedding\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asdrubal-luna-gcjla12mb-c-unsp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asdrubal-luna-gcjla12mb-c-unsp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/asdrubal-luna-gcjla12mb-c-unsp-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-917d147 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"917d147\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"after\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a0fe84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"6a0fe84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tAfter the Wedding\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1fa85f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1fa85f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Be sure to send thank you cards to everyone who attended or helped\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13189\" src=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-20-1.jpg\" alt=\"thank you cards\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-20-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-20-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Webp.net-resizeimage-20-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p><p>Now it&#8217;s planning your 1-year anniversary trip! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ddd5c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"6ddd5c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tUseful Resources\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-400429d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"400429d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are more articles you&#8217;ll love:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/top-all-inclusive-wedding-resorts-mexico\/\">TOP 10 Wedding Resorts in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/affordable-wedding-packages-mexico\/\">10 Affordable Wedding Packages in Mexico<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/paradiseweddings.com\/blog\/how-to-plan-a-wedding-in-mexico\/\">How to Plan Your Wedding in Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e77a6a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elipsa_core_section_title\" data-id=\"e77a6a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elipsa_core_section_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m  qodef-section-title qodef-alignment--left \">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\" 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