Category: Destination Weddings

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Hire a Food Truck to Cater Your Wedding

If you are looking for a unique way to cater a wedding whether it’s big or small, consider local food trucks. Now you might be thinking why on Earth would someone want to have a food truck cater a wedding, but truth be told, there are all kinds of options when it comes to what selections you can have for both dinner and dessert.

The best thing about food trucks is that they can show up anywhere and begin their usual routine; if you are going for something really unique for your wedding, especially if it is outdoors in the summer, this might be an option for you. It’s not only a way to provide something different for your guests that usually expect either a buffet or plated dinner, but is a great way to support a local company from the town you have grown up in, or one that you are visiting.

A food truck can be considered for any part of the meal, including small appetizers to go with pre-dinner drinks, desserts to compliment the cake cutting or even a midnight snack after everyone has burned off dinner while dancing up a storm. Since food trucks usually focus on only one or a few menu items, it’s generally pretty easy to figure out what kind of company you’ll be looking for.

Due to their very mobile nature, its easy to research and read reviews on your cities favorite food trucks. These are also a fantastic idea for destination weddings because even though the city may not be familiar to you, social media sites will help you easily track down some information on the food truck and what they have to offer. Some food trucks have a wealth of staff that will cater to you and create unique spreads of food; others are run by just one or two people and your guests will have to line up to choose what they want. But who would complain when they can have a unique dining experience offered by someone with a passion for food?

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3 Amazing Places for Your Destination Wedding

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There are a lot of things you have to do before you are fully ready for your wedding. The dress, the wedding party, the music, the cake, but the thing you need to know first is the location. Often times, these places need to be booked so far in advance that the engagement ring is barely settled on your finger before you’re making that call. Some people prefer a more traditional venue, or a local place such as a courthouse or courtyard nearby. If you’re like me, though, you don’t want to get married in the same places you see every day on your way to work. You want your wedding to be special, memorable, and perfect. Let us help you out by showing you three of the most amazing and beautiful (not to mention exotic) places for your destination wedding.

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1. Kauai

If you’re looking for the perfect destination that is still in the States, Hawaii is the best place to go. It’s secluded, beautiful, and Kauai is less populated than the other islands, so you’re more likely to have a fun, intimate experience. Also, the resorts there are fantastic and have some incredible bundles for weddings.

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2. Italy

Nothing says ‘romance’ in quite the same way Italy does. From old, stone streets to beautiful vineyards, you are bound to find exactly the sort of location you want for your wedding. It has the old world charm. It has countless activities and other places to visit. It can even double as your honeymoon location.

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3. Bermuda

A lot of places have beaches. A lot of places have incredible venues. But not every place has beaches as beautiful nor venues as flawless as Bermuda. The resorts alone are reason for going, and you can easily find quaint little pubs in the small towns there that have delicious food and amazing company. Want to make your wedding even more romantic? Visit the pink-sand beaches. They are absolutely breath-taking.

There are so many places in the world that need to be visited, and so many of them are absolutely perfect for a wedding. Finding the perfect match for your needs won’t be too hard at all, and in no time, you’ll be on that plane heading for your destination wedding!

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Finding The Right Destination Wedding Photographer

If you’re in the midst of planning a destination wedding you probably have already figured out that finding the right photographer can be a pain in the butt. It is always hard to book vendors in a location where you don’t actually live, as most want to meet face- to -face with you before your wedding day. The first step in tackling this necessary chore is to determine whether you are more interested in hiring an independent photographer or a photography studio.

An independent wedding videographer will likely have more freedom to meet your needs than one who has to answer to someone else. They usually work closely with their colleagues and can often give you more personalized services than you would get from a large photography studio. You will also generally be able to work out an agreement with an independent photographer that you may not be able to get otherwise, especially when it comes to shots and poses that are not standard in wedding photography.

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In any case an independent photographer will likely ask you to pay their travel expenses in order to get to and from your wedding destination. If you really want to make sure you click with the photographer you are hiring (and this is always important) it may be worth it for you to travel to them or them to travel to you for a face-to-face meeting. Just be aware of the fact that independent photographers often charge a higher rate for their services than a large photography studio would. This is because they can set their own rate and that usually means they are in demand so you might have no luck negotiating for the lowest deal possible.

We all know that a destination wedding is expensive, so if you are trying to cut costs in other aspects of your planning you will likely be better off hiring a photography studio. Most offer a few choices of basic photography packages but do allow you to come up with a customized package that meets both your needs and your budget. However, most photography studios have a list of the poses they will photograph and you may be forced to stick with that list.

The larger the studio you work with is the less likely you will get any real one on one time with your photographer before your wedding day. This can cause problems if you end up with a photographer that makes you uncomfortable, produces poor results or annoys your guests.

If you have no choice but to hire a photography studio it is important to see examples of their work from each photographer on staff if possible. The last thing you want to do is end up with wedding pictures that don’t properly capture the beauty of your big day.

For more tips on finding the right photographer for a destination wedding or any other type of wedding check out BestforBride.com. The smartest brides believe in Best for Bride.

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Pros and Cons of a Destination Wedding

More and more couples today are looking at destination weddings for their special day.  At first glance they seem like the perfect choice because you get to enjoy your wedding in the location of your dreams.  There are some negatives to consider though.

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  • Some people won’t be able to afford to make the trip so your wedding may be smaller than you would like.
  • If your destination wedding is in the same place as your honeymoon you will have all your friends and family with you on this important experience.
  • Planning can be difficult since you are so far away from the wedding location.

If you have the time and money to do it right, there are few things more exciting than a destination wedding, but you really have to make sure you plan out every detail ahead of time because you won’t be able to make changes at the last minute.