Destination weddings have been en vogue for decades, but nowadays – with couples having to postpone or minimize their events – there has been a rise of small, intimate events. If you are wanting to blend a location-based big day with tiny nuptials, there are many things to consider. Knowing how to plan a micro wedding from a distance can seem difficult, so here are several things to consider.
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Being married is great! But just because you’ve said “I do” doesn’t mean you have to stop dating. It’s important to enjoy weekly date nights. If your schedule doesn’t allow weekly, then just try to fit it in when you can. And it doesn’t have to cost a lot! Take a look at four inexpensive date ideas for couples that won’t break the bank.
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Desperate times call for desperate – but ultra-meaningful – measures. This couple didn’t let a pandemic keep them from celebrating during an intimate event with friends and family. Plus, it’s filled with small backyard wedding ceremony ideas for your own micro-event. Such a lovely day!
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After your wedding is over, you’ll have your memories and your photos (and video if you so choose). So, getting your wedding day timeline right is really important. The time of day is crucial for making the best of your wedding photos list. Hear from a photographer on how to use your wedding photography timeline for the pictures that matter most.
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Sometimes things are out of our control. You can’t predict the weather or even the actions of your guests on your big day, but kudos to whoever could have predicted what this year would be like with Coronavirus. The current situation has caused many couples to have to change their plans. For this couple, their lake wedding was traded for the loveliest of garden wedding venues – a greenhouse for their purple wedding. Gorgeous!
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Money. Budgeting. Finances. Honestly, unless you are rolling in the dough, those words tend to be conversation stoppers. No one likes to talk about them, but if you want to avoid a money imbalance in relationships, it’s a chat that needs to take place. So, buckle in and get ready for some money and marriage tips on how to tackle finances after marriage.
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Macrame has been around for a while. Most of us associate it with the 1970s, but that was the rebirth of the craft. Surprisingly, it was truly popular in Victorian England. Who knew? No matter what the beginnings are of the craft, it’s safe to say that it’s here to stay and macrame DIY kits are available, so let’s get crafting!
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Let’s talk choosing wedding colors! It’s definitely safe to say that whether we realize it or not, color has a big role in our lives. I’m glad! After all, playing with hues is fun – especially when you are wedding planning, and this is a time when you can definitely use some wedding color advice.
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As a couple, finding fair trade products for wedding gifts is difficult, yet some companies specialize in ethical gifting. I scoured the web to find 15, fabulous – and useful – things that are perfect to give the newlyweds. From the kitchen to the living room, take a peek at these imported gifts that give back.
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On the wedding day, you experience emotion and make memories, both of which need to be preserved. Capturing a tear as it rolls down your mother’s cheek, really seeing how long that first kiss was, or being able to laugh at Uncle Bob’s crazy dance moves is something wedding videography can document for you.
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Tara FullerLooking back we always say we would have done a small destination wedding versus the behemoth we had. The intimacy of a group of curated guests is so special (and less stressful!).
StephanieSometimes I wish I had done something like this for my wedding. It would’ve been nice to have a smaller guest list, and the honeymoon in the same place as the ceremony! Plus, a new and beautiful location somewhere magical? Yes please! Great tips here!
Lyanna SoriaI’ve heard of destination/micro wedding before but never knew much about it. These are some wonderful tips to keep in mind and helpful especially to those who are planning to have a wedding like this.
JessThis is SO helpful! I’ve wondered about a small destination wedding in the past. The legality aspect is a good point!
kileeni’ve done a couple destination weddings and they’re so much fun. love the live stream tip!
DeborahGreat tips! I’m doing a sort of destination wedding – it’s in CA while we live in DC but my fiance’s whole family lives where we’re getting married so the guest list won’t be small haha.
IféoluwaThese are are all great suggestions! I love destination weddings.
LilyThese are some great tips! Although we have a long way to go, we hope to have a destination vow renewal for our 20 years.
Linda (LD Holland)I can’t imagine trying to plan a wedding with all the restrictions in place today. Trying to find a destination spot for a small wedding adds another challenge. What a great tip to visit the destination in advance as photography can be quite deceiving. Visiting when a wedding is happening lets you imagine how your special day may be. In this day and age, I guess that live streaming is more common and lets more people enjoy your day.
Jay ArtaleI had a destination wedding nearly 20 years ago in Hawaii. We went there a week before our wedding date and I arranged it all within a week. Flowers, cake, reception, ceremony, pastor, license etc. I found a fab wedding planner online, and we met on arrival and got it all sorted in next to no time. And it was perfect.
MelissaGreat tips! I would imagine that planning a destination would require a lot of work and planning. I love the idea of leaving a welcome bag in the guest rooms. It takes a bit more effort on their part to attend a destination wedding (although I’m sure they don’t mind-I wouldn’t!) and rewarding them with something special would be a much welcomed way to begin the trip. A destination wedding sounds like so much fun!
Ami BhatWeddings itself are a huge process and with a destination wedding, the planning requirements seem to double. Some of your tips made me realize how difficult it actually is if you do not hire a planner. Tons of things can go wrong! You gave me good insight into the whole event.
Adele GeeI know 2 friends who managed their wedding abroad. From an outsider point of view, it seems like a dream wedding. As you mentioned, it is a tonful of planning and some details are super complicated to handle. That’s why I like the idea of live streaming!
Monica SuriThis is a wonderful guide to arrange a dream wedding. It may seem all simple but missing in any step can dampen the celebrations. These tips will come handy to all those who are planning their big day
Manjulika PramodThe times are such that it felt so good to read about a full-blown, heavy-duty, fairy-tale destination wedding but with all the social distancing things in place, I think it would be best to keep it an intimate affair and live stream it for friends and family all around. But yes, a destination wedding would be a great idea for sure, only with the closed ones.
Medha VermaAlthough I feel a little sad that weddings cannot be as easy an affair as they used to be with the restrictions these days, intimate gatherings are not the worst in my opinion! In fact, if I could have my way, I would prefer an intimate gathering of just my close family members and friends rather than have 400 people at my wedding. I agree, one must choose their destination wisely, not only in terms of the landscape and backdrop but also the laws and requirements in that particular country/city.