Do You Need a Wedding Planner for a Destination Wedding?
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Do you need a wedding planner for a destination wedding?
In our view, yes: for a destination wedding, hiring a local wedding planner is an absolute must. A planner with local knowledge already works with many of the suppliers you'll need, so they become your central contact for everything. As the day gets closer and plans change, they pass those changes on to every supplier, so you're not chasing each one from another country. Carrying too much of it yourself in an unfamiliar place can take the fun out of the whole celebration, and the day is over far too soon. Hand over as much of the stress as you can, and keep your energy for enjoying every moment.
Planning a destination wedding can be quite a daunting task when you’re literally 100’s of miles away.
If you’re planning on having a destination wedding, then hiring a local wedding planner is an absolute must. Having someone in your corner with local knowledge can be paramount to the success of your wedding. Your wedding planner will have a working relationship with many of the vendors supplying their expertise and services. A central database if you will, with access to all you require.
As your wedding day approaches and plans evolve, there will be changes that need to be made. Getting these changes across to all required parties is best done by somebody who has the experience in dealing with such matters. It’s not only the plans leading up to your wedding that
Having too much responsibility in unfamiliar territory can suck the fun out of any celebration. Before you know it your wedding day is over all too soon. Make sure you savour every moment by eliminating as much of the stress inducing factors as possible.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a local wedding planner do for a destination wedding?
They bring local knowledge and working relationships with suppliers, act as one central contact, and handle the changes that come up as the day approaches, so you don't have to manage them from far away.
How far ahead should we start planning a destination wedding?
There's no single answer. Fred and Charmaine planned their Jeffreys Bay beach wedding from Holland almost a year in advance, which gave them time to line up local suppliers.
Do you photograph destination weddings?
Yes. We're destination wedding photographers based in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, and we've photographed weddings in the UK and overseas since 2008.
