Hi Bill
Thought I would drop you a line to let you know how happy we are with the photos and the really positive comments we have had from our family and friends. Am looking forward to getting the album sorted as the possibilities with it looked great.
Unfortunately other couples were not so happy with the hotel photographer, Dave and I talked to a couple who got married the day after us and they were so disappointed with there pictures,and had been told that they could not have there own photographer and would have to marry elsewhere if they wanted this and more negative comments on Trip Advisor about the same.
We are so pleased with the pictures and keep looking at them, I know we will treasure them for a long time, despite being hot and uncomfortable at the time am grateful for your persistence and encouragement.
Dave and I are preparing some comments for Trip Advisor and are happy to alert people of the poor photography service provided by the hotels. Happy to help in any way we can, so let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
Bye for now
Ruth Francom
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Friday, May 22, 2009
Perfect wedding and holiday
Reprinted from Trip Advisor
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147344-d589407-r29859935-Almond_Morgan_Bay_Beach_Resort-Gros_Islet_St_Lucia.html#REVIEWS
Almond Morgan Bay Resort
My husband and I travelled to St Lucia alone to get married and a fab 10 night stay at the resort.
On arrival we took the helicopter transfer which we booked a little nervously as I was worried about what would happen to our luggage, however St Lucia Helicopters were very professional and they take you luggage separately and we had no problem whatsoever - when you land at the heli pad they also provided a free taxi to the resort - certainly recommend it - especially if you’re getting married - pull out all the stops!
Joanne & Richard Collins
As we arrived into the resort about an hour before everyone else our room wasn't quite ready however we soon found that the pool bar was open and they had set up a TV in the sunset lounge (open air) with the football (soccer) on showing the Champions league games.
Our room was 743 which was on the 3rd floor and was right next to the pool. The room was beautiful, clean and spacious - it was really handy having British and US plugs - no need for an adapter and the voltage meant that my hair strengtheners worked ( I know the girls reading this will find this valuable info! Sorry boys!) The only tip I would say is take more coat hangers as these are few and far between!
Food wise we had no problem with choice, however the standard and service was hit and miss - however that said we never once had a problem with any of the waiters - all friendly and helpful.
Bar service was great and we can recommend the BBC cocktail (baileys, Banana and Coconut cream) and we would like to say thanks to Emmanuel - he was always happy and we find this adds to the enjoyment of any holiday. The nightlife is as expected - low key - but this is why we went to the Caribbean - to relax.
The beach is as the resort description small - but uncrowded (and we were there for part of the Easter Holidays) the water isn't crystal clear - but that's not to say it is dirty, it's just the sand!!! I think people the people that are complaining about the water quality have never seen the North sea?!
Trips - we joined the Joy's cruise from on the beach $80 (US) per person and loved it - thank you Joy for the surprise wedding cake that you prepared for us.
Wedding:
Just the two of us and I have to say the paperwork side of things was hassle free and just what it should be. Jessica the wedding coordinator arranged for the minister to come to the resort a couple of days before the wedding and basically that was it!
We decided to get married in the Gazebo - before we left we were determined to get married on the beach however the location is not what you want - people eat BBQ food around it every day and to us it just didn't feel quite special enough. We went for a walk to both locations when we arrived and once we set eyes on the views from the gazebo instantly we knew it was the place for the big day - Jessica was only too happy to switch the location for us.
I got the free manicure offered by Virgin - I have natural nails and let me say ladies - do them yourself and spend the hour with your fiancé instead! Not great - luckily it was free!
I had my hair done the morning of the wedding at the salon and was happy with the service. My fiancé was given a room free of charge for a few hours on the morning to get changed which was really good of them to arrange - speak to Jessica and she will point you in the right direction.
The day itself was PERFECT and fab. We used Bill Mortley wedding photographer as recommend by other brides - he was extremely professional and worked very hard to get every shot he could – he is full of excitement and vision. He persuaded us to get dressed again the day after our wedding and drove us, at no extra cost to the Pitons and the botanical gardens to take more photo's... he even introduced me to a US custom of "trashing the dress" - yes I went into the sea in my dress.......... x
Finally - thank you to Anthony the Virgin rep - we would have missed our flight home if it wasn't for your help,
love Mr and Mrs. Collins xx
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147344-d589407-r29859935-Almond_Morgan_Bay_Beach_Resort-Gros_Islet_St_Lucia.html#REVIEWS
Almond Morgan Bay Resort
My husband and I travelled to St Lucia alone to get married and a fab 10 night stay at the resort.
On arrival we took the helicopter transfer which we booked a little nervously as I was worried about what would happen to our luggage, however St Lucia Helicopters were very professional and they take you luggage separately and we had no problem whatsoever - when you land at the heli pad they also provided a free taxi to the resort - certainly recommend it - especially if you’re getting married - pull out all the stops!
Joanne & Richard Collins
As we arrived into the resort about an hour before everyone else our room wasn't quite ready however we soon found that the pool bar was open and they had set up a TV in the sunset lounge (open air) with the football (soccer) on showing the Champions league games.
Our room was 743 which was on the 3rd floor and was right next to the pool. The room was beautiful, clean and spacious - it was really handy having British and US plugs - no need for an adapter and the voltage meant that my hair strengtheners worked ( I know the girls reading this will find this valuable info! Sorry boys!) The only tip I would say is take more coat hangers as these are few and far between!
Food wise we had no problem with choice, however the standard and service was hit and miss - however that said we never once had a problem with any of the waiters - all friendly and helpful.
Bar service was great and we can recommend the BBC cocktail (baileys, Banana and Coconut cream) and we would like to say thanks to Emmanuel - he was always happy and we find this adds to the enjoyment of any holiday. The nightlife is as expected - low key - but this is why we went to the Caribbean - to relax.
The beach is as the resort description small - but uncrowded (and we were there for part of the Easter Holidays) the water isn't crystal clear - but that's not to say it is dirty, it's just the sand!!! I think people the people that are complaining about the water quality have never seen the North sea?!
Trips - we joined the Joy's cruise from on the beach $80 (US) per person and loved it - thank you Joy for the surprise wedding cake that you prepared for us.
Wedding:
Just the two of us and I have to say the paperwork side of things was hassle free and just what it should be. Jessica the wedding coordinator arranged for the minister to come to the resort a couple of days before the wedding and basically that was it!
We decided to get married in the Gazebo - before we left we were determined to get married on the beach however the location is not what you want - people eat BBQ food around it every day and to us it just didn't feel quite special enough. We went for a walk to both locations when we arrived and once we set eyes on the views from the gazebo instantly we knew it was the place for the big day - Jessica was only too happy to switch the location for us.
I got the free manicure offered by Virgin - I have natural nails and let me say ladies - do them yourself and spend the hour with your fiancé instead! Not great - luckily it was free!
I had my hair done the morning of the wedding at the salon and was happy with the service. My fiancé was given a room free of charge for a few hours on the morning to get changed which was really good of them to arrange - speak to Jessica and she will point you in the right direction.
The day itself was PERFECT and fab. We used Bill Mortley wedding photographer as recommend by other brides - he was extremely professional and worked very hard to get every shot he could – he is full of excitement and vision. He persuaded us to get dressed again the day after our wedding and drove us, at no extra cost to the Pitons and the botanical gardens to take more photo's... he even introduced me to a US custom of "trashing the dress" - yes I went into the sea in my dress.......... x
Finally - thank you to Anthony the Virgin rep - we would have missed our flight home if it wasn't for your help,
love Mr and Mrs. Collins xx
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Our Fairytale Wedding
A fairytale wedding is hardly complete without the perfect photographer. One who not only goes by the books, capturing every precious moment of the occasion but who's enthusiasm to the job transcends though professionalism, creating a blissful atmosphere that is most of all, conducive to just about the best wedding memoirs one could wish for.
Bill Mortley is one of those photographers that set subjects at ease. John Walsh and Holly Walsh, who worked in the Corporate Asset Finance banker found that out when they set off to St Lucia for their tropical destination wedding.
John was a manager a CPA London and Holly worked in the Corporate Asset Finance banker division for Lloyds TSB, a Major Bank in the London. They'd met at a bar randomly through mutual friends. Conversations progressed rapidly from that initial meeting and one year later, they moved to London from their hometown Jersey, together.
"I chose to share my life with John because he is perfect in every way," said Holly.
"Holly "is an absolutely stunning, beautiful woman", John says.
Once they'd moved in together, the couple engaged within 10 weeks. They settled on a destination wedding, and later, on the lush isle of St Lucia.
"Our flight from London while fine, was a bit stressful. As soon as we arrived at the Resort we just chilled out and relaxed for the whole week before the wedding. We wanted the day to be really special and we brought along a wedding party of family and friends to ensure it would be."
Holly and John agreed that the outstanding beauty of the island had drawn them in. They'd never been to St Lucia before but heard reviews that the island was "simply stunning."
"St Lucia is beautiful, we've been able to verify that for ourselves. We looked at so many venues and St Lucia is the one that really stuck out. We chose Almond Morgan Bay after seeing the photos of the property and reading reviews on Trip Advisor. We decided that was the ideal place for our "perfect day,"
The soon to be newlyweds tied the knot on May 9th at Almond Morgan Bay. John looked absolutely thrilled as he watched daughter Courtney Ember Walsh, 12-years-old and one of the bride's maids, walk down the aisle. After the wedding he said he'd been excited, as his daughter Courtney just loved the island.
Twenty-four family members and friends were present for the nuptials, including John's parents Margaret and John, Holly's brother Dean who represented her father who passed away recently, and also gave her away. Other attendees included Holly's cousin Lindsey, John's Mother Marian and her best friend Pauline, John's Best man Dean, and groomsman Ross and friends.
The facilities at Almond Morgan Bay far exceeded John and Holly's expectations. They particularly loved the location and view of the wedding gazebo where they were married, and were "absolutely delighted" with the cuisine at their dinner that evening.
Bill Mortley is one of those photographers that set subjects at ease. John Walsh and Holly Walsh, who worked in the Corporate Asset Finance banker found that out when they set off to St Lucia for their tropical destination wedding.
John was a manager a CPA London and Holly worked in the Corporate Asset Finance banker division for Lloyds TSB, a Major Bank in the London. They'd met at a bar randomly through mutual friends. Conversations progressed rapidly from that initial meeting and one year later, they moved to London from their hometown Jersey, together.
"I chose to share my life with John because he is perfect in every way," said Holly.
"Holly "is an absolutely stunning, beautiful woman", John says.
Once they'd moved in together, the couple engaged within 10 weeks. They settled on a destination wedding, and later, on the lush isle of St Lucia.
"Our flight from London while fine, was a bit stressful. As soon as we arrived at the Resort we just chilled out and relaxed for the whole week before the wedding. We wanted the day to be really special and we brought along a wedding party of family and friends to ensure it would be."
Holly and John agreed that the outstanding beauty of the island had drawn them in. They'd never been to St Lucia before but heard reviews that the island was "simply stunning."
"St Lucia is beautiful, we've been able to verify that for ourselves. We looked at so many venues and St Lucia is the one that really stuck out. We chose Almond Morgan Bay after seeing the photos of the property and reading reviews on Trip Advisor. We decided that was the ideal place for our "perfect day,"
The soon to be newlyweds tied the knot on May 9th at Almond Morgan Bay. John looked absolutely thrilled as he watched daughter Courtney Ember Walsh, 12-years-old and one of the bride's maids, walk down the aisle. After the wedding he said he'd been excited, as his daughter Courtney just loved the island.
Twenty-four family members and friends were present for the nuptials, including John's parents Margaret and John, Holly's brother Dean who represented her father who passed away recently, and also gave her away. Other attendees included Holly's cousin Lindsey, John's Mother Marian and her best friend Pauline, John's Best man Dean, and groomsman Ross and friends.
The facilities at Almond Morgan Bay far exceeded John and Holly's expectations. They particularly loved the location and view of the wedding gazebo where they were married, and were "absolutely delighted" with the cuisine at their dinner that evening.
Destination Weddings & Planning
So, you have decided to plan a destination wedding! Congratulations, you are making a choice to have a wedding that will be both an adventure and a unique experience. Most destination weddings are planned “from afar” which means that the couple will have a bit of organization and work to tackle long before they leave for their trip.
One thing that all professional wedding planners suggest to anyone hoping to have a destination wedding is to do a little comparison shopping before signing any contracts. Destination weddings are incredibly popular and they can range from very traditional, full-size events to incredibly small and intimate affairs. Regardless of size, however, they all require the same decisions, events and plans.
This means that there should be a realistic price range for most destination wedding venues, and if budget is a concern it would be best to inquire at a few resorts, hotels and locations before making a choice. Because the planning is going to be done from another location, it is best to work with a hotel like Almond Morgan Bay Resort, or facility that specializes in weddings or to hire a local wedding planner.
Consider the following: the couple planning a destination wedding is going to need to arrange for all of their “hometown” paperwork and documentation, find and book an official who can legally marry them at the destination, schedule the location for the ceremony, locate and reserve the reception hall, arrange for beverage and meal services, find entertainment or a DJ, schedule the photographer and make arrangements for their honeymoon. Now, that is standard business for any wedding, but the couple planning a destination wedding will need to do all of this via the phone, fax and email. Clearly they are going to need local support, and this is the reason that a local wedding coordinator or planner should be considered.
One thing that all professional wedding planners suggest to anyone hoping to have a destination wedding is to do a little comparison shopping before signing any contracts. Destination weddings are incredibly popular and they can range from very traditional, full-size events to incredibly small and intimate affairs. Regardless of size, however, they all require the same decisions, events and plans.
This means that there should be a realistic price range for most destination wedding venues, and if budget is a concern it would be best to inquire at a few resorts, hotels and locations before making a choice. Because the planning is going to be done from another location, it is best to work with a hotel like Almond Morgan Bay Resort, or facility that specializes in weddings or to hire a local wedding planner.
Consider the following: the couple planning a destination wedding is going to need to arrange for all of their “hometown” paperwork and documentation, find and book an official who can legally marry them at the destination, schedule the location for the ceremony, locate and reserve the reception hall, arrange for beverage and meal services, find entertainment or a DJ, schedule the photographer and make arrangements for their honeymoon. Now, that is standard business for any wedding, but the couple planning a destination wedding will need to do all of this via the phone, fax and email. Clearly they are going to need local support, and this is the reason that a local wedding coordinator or planner should be considered.
“The perfect wedding!”
Reprinted from Tripadvisor.com
Almond Morgan Bay Beach Resort: The perfect wedding!
A party of eight of us ranging in age from 6 to 66 went out to St Lucia for our wedding. The hotel really had something for everyone- quiet adults only pools, a kids pool with slides, pool table , table tennis and kids club, and great entertainment in the evening, that impressed us all by its high quality. Not to mention a good range of watersports that are part of the package.
In our second week we got married. The day was really relaxed and everything ran smoothy. We should mention our fantastic photographer Bill Mortley who is a resident of the island- he took so much time and care to capture every moment of our day. He is both a perfectionist and real professional- we are absolutely delighted with our photos. Anyone considering a wedding in St Lucia should visit his website. He was substantially cheaper than the hotel photographer, and having met a disappointed bride who had taken up the hotel photographer, we were so pleased that someone had recommended him to us before we went.
All in all our two weeks were pretty much perfect- just a bit more rain than we had expected. Our top tips for getting married at this hotel would be 1. The gazebo is a much more private location to get hitched than the beach- its quite public. 2. Pay the extra to have a steel band play - it was well worth it for the great ambience it created. 3. Check out the photographer we recommended above, rather than just going with the hotel one.
Almond Morgan Bay Beach Resort: The perfect wedding!
A party of eight of us ranging in age from 6 to 66 went out to St Lucia for our wedding. The hotel really had something for everyone- quiet adults only pools, a kids pool with slides, pool table , table tennis and kids club, and great entertainment in the evening, that impressed us all by its high quality. Not to mention a good range of watersports that are part of the package.
In our second week we got married. The day was really relaxed and everything ran smoothy. We should mention our fantastic photographer Bill Mortley who is a resident of the island- he took so much time and care to capture every moment of our day. He is both a perfectionist and real professional- we are absolutely delighted with our photos. Anyone considering a wedding in St Lucia should visit his website. He was substantially cheaper than the hotel photographer, and having met a disappointed bride who had taken up the hotel photographer, we were so pleased that someone had recommended him to us before we went.
All in all our two weeks were pretty much perfect- just a bit more rain than we had expected. Our top tips for getting married at this hotel would be 1. The gazebo is a much more private location to get hitched than the beach- its quite public. 2. Pay the extra to have a steel band play - it was well worth it for the great ambience it created. 3. Check out the photographer we recommended above, rather than just going with the hotel one.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Sara & Greg Musson exchange vows at Coconut Bay
From every indication, April 8th, 2009 was going to be a delighful day. Sara and Greg Musson, along with her Mom Rae, best friend and Bestman Kat, Don and Patricia - Greg's Mom and Dad, bridesmaid Becky and several other family members traveled from Canada to witness and celebrate Sara & Greg's special day. The showers started about 3:00pm while everyone was getting dressed and continued through the ceremony and reception.
The following day the couple got dressed again and traveled to the botanical gardens in Soufriere to shoot the formal photos. The following photos will gave you an idea how that went.
Happy Coconut Bay Bride
Reprinted from www.tripadvisor.com
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g652398-d534892-r28952525-Coconut_Bay_Resort_Spa-Vieux_Fort_St_Lucia.html
18 of us traveled to Coconut Bay for our wedding this month.
I read lots and lots of reviews (negative and positive) for all aspects of the trip. From the resort itself to tour companies to wedding venues/photographers.
Our rooms were on the harmony side and I pretty much stayed to that side of the resort. We found it to be very quiet even though the resort was full. The harmony side beach/pool area was nice and relaxing not having any kids running around.
Yes, the beach does have seaweed, so what! Just walk 10minutes down the beach and it was absolutely gorgeous with no seaweed. We frequently swam in the ocean and didn't find it to be too rough. We just wished Coconut Bay offered water sports. That would be one reason why we would look into staying at another resort.
The food was OK and this is coming from an extremely picky eater. I never went hungry! I loved Bellagios, but wasn't big on Silks. We often ate at the grill since it offered quite a bit of food that we all liked. The bar service in the main lobby was painfully slow but quick at all the other bars. The girls loved "H" and Junius.
We opted to tour with serenity tours instead of the tour desk at coconut bay. I liked that they personalized the tours and you could do it with just your group, not a bunch of strangers. AND it was CHEAPER than the hotel! John was fast in returning messages and we loved Sherma's energetic personality.
And now the reason we went there for...The Wedding!
Greg lost his footing while posing for the camera at the beach in Laborie
While ideally I would've liked to of gone of property for the wedding I took the easy way out and stayed at Coconut Bay. Jeanelle worked very hard to make sure everything was gorgeous and perfect. I just wanted something simple, quick and laid back. I picked the colours and then left everything else to her!
However when it came to the pictures I wasn't the easy to deal with! After talking to other brides on here and hearing about their experiences I decided I did not want to use Coconut Bay's photographers. Don't be fooled into paying them the $US500 they want for you to bring another photographer on property! Its a gimmick to force you to use theirs!
I was hunted down and quizzed about why I wasn't using them. All that did was make me glad to have not picked them and annoyed they wasted an hour of my time.
After careful consideration we narrowed it down to two photographers, then decided to go with Bill Mortley. When it came down to the final 2 the deal maker was that Bill was willing to take us off property at no additional charge! He said he would take pictures till we quit and he was good to his word. Being beautiful is exhausting work! lol
Not thinking about the sun setting so early I picked a 4:00 wedding time so that didn't leave time to leave the resort that day. Bill spent the afternoon with us and then came back the next morning to take us to multiple locations. And we made him work! Probably drove him nuts as well. But he never lost patience with any of us and we kept him laughing! Unlike what I read about some other photographers, Bill listened to our suggestions even when I wanted to start 4 hours earlier than he did! I think he was more panicked about my dress than I was after I feel into the ocean.
Bill went above and beyond to ensure we have gorgeous pictures and hundreds of them to choice from.
We love our pictures and enjoyed our time with Bill.
Hopefully we will be using him again for another wedding....he just has to find a man for my bridesmaid!
Feel free to PM me with any questions.
Brides or anyone wanting to get some great pics: www.billmortleyphotography.com
The following day the couple got dressed again and traveled to the botanical gardens in Soufriere to shoot the formal photos. The following photos will gave you an idea how that went.
Happy Coconut Bay Bride
Reprinted from www.tripadvisor.com
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g652398-d534892-r28952525-Coconut_Bay_Resort_Spa-Vieux_Fort_St_Lucia.html
18 of us traveled to Coconut Bay for our wedding this month.
I read lots and lots of reviews (negative and positive) for all aspects of the trip. From the resort itself to tour companies to wedding venues/photographers.
Our rooms were on the harmony side and I pretty much stayed to that side of the resort. We found it to be very quiet even though the resort was full. The harmony side beach/pool area was nice and relaxing not having any kids running around.
Yes, the beach does have seaweed, so what! Just walk 10minutes down the beach and it was absolutely gorgeous with no seaweed. We frequently swam in the ocean and didn't find it to be too rough. We just wished Coconut Bay offered water sports. That would be one reason why we would look into staying at another resort.
The food was OK and this is coming from an extremely picky eater. I never went hungry! I loved Bellagios, but wasn't big on Silks. We often ate at the grill since it offered quite a bit of food that we all liked. The bar service in the main lobby was painfully slow but quick at all the other bars. The girls loved "H" and Junius.
We opted to tour with serenity tours instead of the tour desk at coconut bay. I liked that they personalized the tours and you could do it with just your group, not a bunch of strangers. AND it was CHEAPER than the hotel! John was fast in returning messages and we loved Sherma's energetic personality.
And now the reason we went there for...The Wedding!
Greg lost his footing while posing for the camera at the beach in Laborie
While ideally I would've liked to of gone of property for the wedding I took the easy way out and stayed at Coconut Bay. Jeanelle worked very hard to make sure everything was gorgeous and perfect. I just wanted something simple, quick and laid back. I picked the colours and then left everything else to her!
However when it came to the pictures I wasn't the easy to deal with! After talking to other brides on here and hearing about their experiences I decided I did not want to use Coconut Bay's photographers. Don't be fooled into paying them the $US500 they want for you to bring another photographer on property! Its a gimmick to force you to use theirs!
I was hunted down and quizzed about why I wasn't using them. All that did was make me glad to have not picked them and annoyed they wasted an hour of my time.
After careful consideration we narrowed it down to two photographers, then decided to go with Bill Mortley. When it came down to the final 2 the deal maker was that Bill was willing to take us off property at no additional charge! He said he would take pictures till we quit and he was good to his word. Being beautiful is exhausting work! lol
Not thinking about the sun setting so early I picked a 4:00 wedding time so that didn't leave time to leave the resort that day. Bill spent the afternoon with us and then came back the next morning to take us to multiple locations. And we made him work! Probably drove him nuts as well. But he never lost patience with any of us and we kept him laughing! Unlike what I read about some other photographers, Bill listened to our suggestions even when I wanted to start 4 hours earlier than he did! I think he was more panicked about my dress than I was after I feel into the ocean.
Bill went above and beyond to ensure we have gorgeous pictures and hundreds of them to choice from.
We love our pictures and enjoyed our time with Bill.
Hopefully we will be using him again for another wedding....he just has to find a man for my bridesmaid!
Feel free to PM me with any questions.
Brides or anyone wanting to get some great pics: www.billmortleyphotography.com
Weddings Far From Home
Many weddings take place in either the bride or groom’s home town. This is very traditional and can make for a wedding that is full of family fun. There are also weddings that take place far from the hometowns of the bride and groom, and these are usually destination weddings.
Some couples return to a meaningful place, such as the resort where they met or the scene of their first kiss to exchange vows and officially get married, and quite often this is a location that is neither “local” or nearby.
Some people worry that such a wedding may not be valid, but the fact of the matter is that a wedding is validated only by the documentation required back at home. This means that if a couple takes care of all the paperwork in their hometown, they are actually officially married already, but they can still plan their formal ceremony and celebration anywhere they’d like. This is the reason that destination weddings are possible and so incredibly popular.
Weddings far from home can be as grand and formal or as small and simple as the bride and groom would like, but it does really help matters to have support from a local wedding authority. Usually many hotels and resorts offer the services of a wedding coordinator who is more than happy to help plan and arrange a wedding of almost any size.
The wedding coordinator can schedule everything from the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner to the food, flowers, and official who performs the actual ceremony. Imagine how beneficial that can be for the couple planning a wedding in a far off location where they may not even speak the language!
Planning a destination wedding must also take into account the needs of the guests who are going to have to travel in order to attend. It is best to ensure that affordably priced accommodations and plenty of travel support will be available for them upon arrival in the location where the wedding will take place.
Some couples return to a meaningful place, such as the resort where they met or the scene of their first kiss to exchange vows and officially get married, and quite often this is a location that is neither “local” or nearby.
Some people worry that such a wedding may not be valid, but the fact of the matter is that a wedding is validated only by the documentation required back at home. This means that if a couple takes care of all the paperwork in their hometown, they are actually officially married already, but they can still plan their formal ceremony and celebration anywhere they’d like. This is the reason that destination weddings are possible and so incredibly popular.
Weddings far from home can be as grand and formal or as small and simple as the bride and groom would like, but it does really help matters to have support from a local wedding authority. Usually many hotels and resorts offer the services of a wedding coordinator who is more than happy to help plan and arrange a wedding of almost any size.
The wedding coordinator can schedule everything from the rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner to the food, flowers, and official who performs the actual ceremony. Imagine how beneficial that can be for the couple planning a wedding in a far off location where they may not even speak the language!
Planning a destination wedding must also take into account the needs of the guests who are going to have to travel in order to attend. It is best to ensure that affordably priced accommodations and plenty of travel support will be available for them upon arrival in the location where the wedding will take place.
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