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If a couple has their heart set on having a
destination wedding, there are a few very important considerations that must be
worked through. In this article, we will discuss a few of them. Probably the
most obvious one is deciding exactly where a couple wants to get married. After
this is settled, they will need to determine the legal requirements of the
country. Some common ones include learning where a couple needs to go to secure
a marriage license, whether or not they will need a birth certificate, if any
specific health test are required, or if proof of divorce is required before
they are able to be married. To find out these answers they may need to check
with several entities. These will include a consulate, the Bureau of tourism
or the US Embassy in that particular country.Other key questions
- Will there be any requirements of residency
- What documentation will be required before a couple will be able to be
married?
- Will witnesses need to be in attendance?
- Are religious ceremonies allowed?
- What documents will be need to be notarized and/or translated?
- Can the
couple secure the necessary services locally?
- How long will the process will take?
Successful answering these questions will enable
the bride and groom to properly plan the wedding and to make sure that they have
plenty of time to make all arrangements and to meet all requirements.
Some other very important information the bride
and groom should gather includes determining when the best times to visit the
country are. A couple may want to avoid peak seasons, allowing them to save on
costs. This will also mean cheaper travel and stay for any guests. A couple will
also need to find out how to get access to certain services in regards to their
wedding. Unless they are planning flying in their team, they will need to know
how to contact and arrange for a photographer, a florist, a videographer, a
wedding planner and a caterer.
Carefully consideration will also need to be made regarding the weather
patterns of the country that the couple are planning to be wed in. If a country
has a history of hurricanes, monsoons, rain storms, etc., a couple will want
plan their wedding so that they avoid the bad weather. A couple may also
want to consider visiting the country they are planning on getting married in
prior to making a final decision. This will provide them with the opportunity to
check out the facilities beforehand. This will also help to avoid potential
heartache if the couple decides that they are not satisfied with the wedding
locale, facilities or even host country.
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