{"id":8162,"date":"2019-01-02T17:45:44","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T22:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hitchedaway.com\/?p=8162"},"modified":"2024-02-13T16:47:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T21:47:26","slug":"choose-a-date-for-your-destination-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hitchedaway.com\/choose-a-date-for-your-destination-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Choose a Date for your Destination Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Choosing the right date for your destination wedding is important. The date affects how you approach the planning process, which in turn influences the vision you have for your wedding. The date also influences how much you pay for travel and which guests can attend.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>How Many Days?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A typical destination wedding lasts 3-4 days or over a weekend<\/li>\n<li>You may need to shorten or extend the number of days depending on travel\/distance.<\/li>\n<li>As the hosts, typically, the couple arrive at the destination before their guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Destination wedding planning time<\/h2>\n<p>You need time to plan your wedding!<\/p>\n<p>Be realistic! \u00a0A year is a good rule of thumb, but you can definitely plan your destination wedding in less time. \u00a0It depends on how flexible you\u2019re willing to be.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re hosting a wedding at an all-inclusive resort, your planning will be significantly easier since most of your wedding elements will be bundled into one wedding package.<\/p>\n<p>Working with a destination wedding specialist or at the very least a travel agent will also make things easier; this person will handle much of the legwork for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider your Wedding Guests<\/h2>\n<p>As you consider the ideal wedding date, remember that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guests need ample time to book flights, make room reservations, and request time off work.<\/li>\n<li>For people you consider essential at your destination wedding, avoid picking a date that conflicts with one of their milestone events &#8211; i.e. graduations, pregnancy, heavy workload, etc.<\/li>\n<li>List Element<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Your Destination Wedding Location<\/h2>\n<p>Is your preferred date available at the destination with enough space to accommodate your wedding guests?<\/p>\n<p>Seasonal rates impact costs for you and your wedding guests. \u00a0In the Caribbean, keep in mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High season: most popular with tourists; ideal weather; most crowded and the highest rates for travel and accommodation<\/li>\n<li>Low season: most affordable; hotel rooms easiest to get; special requests more easily met. But, in some areas, businesses are closed!<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder season: right in the middle of high and low season; everything&#8217;s open, the weather is still ideal, and prices are slightly lower than high season<\/li>\n<li>Hurricane season: In the Caribbean and Florida, from June 1 &#8211; November 30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Local festivals, conventions, and spring and winter breaks also have an impact on the rates and availability at your wedding destination.\u00a0 Know before you book anything!<\/p>\n<h2>Keep in mind&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>Save-the-dates are a must for a destination wedding. If possible, send them out around six (6) months before the wedding day.<\/p>\n<p>In the Caribbean, a mid-week wedding is doable. \u00a0Saturday evening is NOT your only option. \u00a0By the way, if you&#8217;re on a budget, a wedding during the week is likely to save you some money.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to a professional who is familiar with the destination you have in mind for your wedding so that you won&#8217;t be blindsided when you finally choose the date you want.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not sure if you&#8217;re picking the right date for your destination wedding? 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Date affects the way you approach the planning process which in turn influences the vision that you have for your wedding. Date influences how much you pay for travel and affects which guests can attend.<br><\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb593\" data-ct-name=\"Modern 2\" data-ct=\"stylebox-8922\">\n<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb595\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-cb tve_empty_dropzone\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb590\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16972ed3370\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" data-id=\"icon-headphones-light\" data-name=\"\">\n            <path d=\"M256 32C114.517 32 0 146.497 0 288v51.429a16.003 16.003 0 0 0 8.213 13.978l23.804 13.262c-.005.443-.017.886-.017 1.331 0 61.856 50.144 112 112 112h24c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24h-24c-49.675 0-91.79 32.343-106.453 77.118L32 330.027V288C32 164.205 132.184 64 256 64c123.796 0 224 100.184 224 224v42.027l-5.547 3.09C459.79 288.343 417.676 256 368 256h-24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v176c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h24c61.856 0 112-50.144 112-112 0-.445-.012-.888-.017-1.332l23.804-13.262A16.002 16.002 0 0 0 512 339.428V288c0-141.482-114.497-256-256-256zM144 288h16v160h-16c-44.112 0-80-35.888-80-80s35.888-80 80-80zm224 160h-16V288h16c44.112 0 80 35.888 80 80s-35.888 80-80 80z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb594\" data-tag=\"h3\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb591\" style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\">Listen: Choose a date for your destination wedding<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16973215cd8\">\n\t<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-css=\"tve-u-1697320c61c\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-1697323b10f\">[powerpress]<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb588\" class=\"\">How Many Days?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list\" data-icon-code=\"icon-check\" data-css=\"tve-u-16972edf566\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fed6dde\">A typical destination wedding lasts 3-4 days; or over a weekend<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fed6dde\">You may need to shorten or extend the number of days depending on travel\/distance.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fed6dde\">As the hosts, typically, the couple arrive at the destination prior to their guests.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1695ad9d5e5\" class=\"\">Destination wedding planning time<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p>You need time to plan your wedding! &nbsp;Be realistic! &nbsp;A year is a good rule of thumb but you can definitely plan your destination wedding in less time. &nbsp;It depends on how flexible you\u2019re willing to be.<\/p><p>If you're hosting a wedding at an all-inclusive resort, your planning will be significantly easier since most of your wedding elements will be bundled into one wedding package. &nbsp;<\/p><p data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb586\">Working with a destination wedding specialist or at the very least a travel agent will also make things easier; this person will handle a lot of the legwork for you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb589\" class=\"\">Consider your Wedding Guests<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p>As you consider the ideal wedding date, remember that:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list\" data-icon-code=\"icon-check\" data-css=\"tve-u-16972ee28d3\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694ffb29ce\">Guests need ample time to book flights, make room reservations and request time off work.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694ffb29ce\">For people whom you consider essential at your destination wedding, avoid picking a date that conflicts with one of their milestone events - i.e. graduations, pregnancy, heavy workload, etc.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694ffb29ce\">List Element<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58a\" class=\"\">Your Destination Wedding Location<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb584\">Is your preferred date available at the destination with enough space to accommodate your wedding guests?<\/p><p data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb584\">Seasonal rates impact costs for you and your wedding guests. &nbsp;In the Caribbean, keep in mind:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list\" data-icon-code=\"icon-check\" data-css=\"tve-u-16972ee4e85\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fff1b0c\">High season: most popular with tourists; ideal weather; most crowded and the highest rates for travel and accommodation<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fff1b0c\">Low season: most affordable; hotel rooms easiest to get; special requests more easily met. But, in some areas, businesses are closed!<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fff1b0c\">Shoulder season: right in the middle of high and low season; everything's open, weather is still ideal and prices are slightly lower than high season<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\" data-css=\"tve-u-169500213b0\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fff1b0c\">Hurricane season: In the Caribbean and Florida, from June 1 - November 30<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p>Local festivals; conventions and Spring and Winter break also have an impact on the rates and availability at your wedding destination. &nbsp;Know before you book anything!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58c\" class=\"\">Keep in mind...<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p>Save-the-dates are a must for a destination wedding. If you can, send them out around six (6) months prior to your wedding day.<\/p><p>In the Caribbean, a mid-week wedding is doable. &nbsp;Saturday evening is NOT your only option. &nbsp;By the way, if you're on a budget a wedding during the week is likely to save you some money.<\/p><p>Talk to a professional who is familiar with the destination that you have in mind for your wedding so that you're not blindsided when you finally choose the wedding date you want.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>"],"tve_content_more_found":[""],"tve_custom_css":["@import url(\"\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Montserrat:200,500,400&subset=latin\");@media (min-width: 300px){[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb584\"] { line-height: 1.5em !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb586\"] { line-height: 1.5em !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb588\"] { text-transform: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb589\"] { text-transform: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58a\"] { text-transform: none !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58c\"] { text-transform: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58e\"] { max-width: 800px; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58f\"] { font-size: 22px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58f\"] { line-height: 1.3em !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb590\"] h3 { margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb590\"] p { margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb591\"] { letter-spacing: 0px; font-family: Montserrat !important; font-weight: 400 !important; color: rgb(121, 121, 121) !important; font-size: 19px !important; text-transform: uppercase !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb593\"] { padding: 0px 20px 20px !important; margin-top: 40px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb594\"] { background-image: none !important; padding: 0px !important; margin-top: 10px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb595\"] { border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; background-image: none !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255) !important; border: 2px solid var(--tcb-color-0) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1695ad9d5e5\"] { text-transform: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb591\"] strong { font-weight: 500 !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-16972ed3370\"] { border: 3px solid var(--tcb-color-1); border-radius: 70px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 57px !important; width: 57px !important; height: 57px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: -45px !important; padding: 15px !important; background-image: linear-gradient(rgb(255, 255, 255), rgb(255, 255, 255)) !important; background-size: auto !important; background-position: 50% 50% !important; background-attachment: scroll !important; background-repeat: no-repeat !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-16972ed3370\"] > :first-child { color: var(--tcb-color-0); }[data-css=\"tve-u-16972edf566\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-16972ee28d3\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-16972ee4e85\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-1697320c61c\"] { float: none; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-16973215cd8\"] { float: none; max-width: 453px; margin-left: auto !important; margin-right: auto !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-16973215cd8\"] > .tve-cb { justify-content: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-1697323b10f\"] { text-transform: uppercase !important; font-size: 16px !important; }}"],"tve_user_custom_css":[""],"tve_page_events":["a:0:{}"],"tve_updated_post":["<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-page-section\">\n<div class=\"tve-page-section-out\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-page-section-in tve_empty_dropzone\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58e\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58f\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Choosing the right date for your destination wedding is important. Date affects the way you approach the planning process which in turn influences the vision that you have for your wedding. Date influences how much you pay for travel and affects which guests can attend.<br><\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb593\" data-ct-name=\"Modern 2\" data-ct=\"stylebox-8922\">\n<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb595\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tve-cb tve_empty_dropzone\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb590\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tcb-icon-display\" data-css=\"tve-u-16972ed3370\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" data-id=\"icon-headphones-light\" data-name=\"\">\n            <path d=\"M256 32C114.517 32 0 146.497 0 288v51.429a16.003 16.003 0 0 0 8.213 13.978l23.804 13.262c-.005.443-.017.886-.017 1.331 0 61.856 50.144 112 112 112h24c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24h-24c-49.675 0-91.79 32.343-106.453 77.118L32 330.027V288C32 164.205 132.184 64 256 64c123.796 0 224 100.184 224 224v42.027l-5.547 3.09C459.79 288.343 417.676 256 368 256h-24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v176c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h24c61.856 0 112-50.144 112-112 0-.445-.012-.888-.017-1.332l23.804-13.262A16.002 16.002 0 0 0 512 339.428V288c0-141.482-114.497-256-256-256zM144 288h16v160h-16c-44.112 0-80-35.888-80-80s35.888-80 80-80zm224 160h-16V288h16c44.112 0 80 35.888 80 80s-35.888 80-80 80z\"><\/path>\n        <\/svg><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb594\" data-tag=\"h3\"><h3 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb591\" style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"\">Listen: Choose a date for your destination wedding<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_contentbox_shortcode thrv-content-box\" data-css=\"tve-u-16973215cd8\">\n\t<div class=\"tve-content-box-background\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"tve-cb\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-css=\"tve-u-1697320c61c\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-css=\"tve-u-1697323b10f\">[powerpress]<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb588\" class=\"\">How Many Days?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list\" data-icon-code=\"icon-check\" data-css=\"tve-u-16972edf566\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fed6dde\">A typical destination wedding lasts 3-4 days; or over a weekend<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fed6dde\">You may need to shorten or extend the number of days depending on travel\/distance.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fed6dde\">As the hosts, typically, the couple arrive at the destination prior to their guests.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1695ad9d5e5\" class=\"\">Destination wedding planning time<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p>You need time to plan your wedding! &nbsp;Be realistic! &nbsp;A year is a good rule of thumb but you can definitely plan your destination wedding in less time. &nbsp;It depends on how flexible you\u2019re willing to be.<\/p><p>If you're hosting a wedding at an all-inclusive resort, your planning will be significantly easier since most of your wedding elements will be bundled into one wedding package. &nbsp;<\/p><p data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb586\">Working with a destination wedding specialist or at the very least a travel agent will also make things easier; this person will handle a lot of the legwork for you.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb589\" class=\"\">Consider your Wedding Guests<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p>As you consider the ideal wedding date, remember that:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list\" data-icon-code=\"icon-check\" data-css=\"tve-u-16972ee28d3\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694ffb29ce\">Guests need ample time to book flights, make room reservations and request time off work.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694ffb29ce\">For people whom you consider essential at your destination wedding, avoid picking a date that conflicts with one of their milestone events - i.e. graduations, pregnancy, heavy workload, etc.<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694ffb29ce\">List Element<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58a\" class=\"\">Your Destination Wedding Location<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb584\">Is your preferred date available at the destination with enough space to accommodate your wedding guests?<\/p><p data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb584\">Seasonal rates impact costs for you and your wedding guests. &nbsp;In the Caribbean, keep in mind:<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-styled_list\" data-icon-code=\"icon-check\" data-css=\"tve-u-16972ee4e85\"><ul class=\"tcb-styled-list\"><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fff1b0c\">High season: most popular with tourists; ideal weather; most crowded and the highest rates for travel and accommodation<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fff1b0c\">Low season: most affordable; hotel rooms easiest to get; special requests more easily met. But, in some areas, businesses are closed!<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fff1b0c\">Shoulder season: right in the middle of high and low season; everything's open, weather is still ideal and prices are slightly lower than high season<\/span><\/li><li class=\"thrv-styled-list-item\"><div class=\"tcb-styled-list-icon\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_icon tve_no_drag tcb-no-delete tcb-no-clone tcb-no-save tcb-icon-inherit-style\" data-css=\"tve-u-169500213b0\"><svg class=\"tcb-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" data-id=\"icon-check\" data-name=\"\"><path d=\"M29.333 10.267c0 0.4-0.133 0.8-0.533 1.2l-14.8 14.8c-0.267 0.267-0.667 0.4-1.067 0.4s-0.933-0.133-1.2-0.533l-2.4-2.267-6.267-6.267c-0.267-0.267-0.4-0.667-0.4-1.2s0.133-0.8 0.533-1.2l2.4-2.4c0.267-0.133 0.667-0.4 1.067-0.4s0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l5.067 5.067 11.2-11.333c0.267-0.267 0.667-0.533 1.2-0.533 0.4 0 0.8 0.133 1.2 0.533l2.4 2.4c0.267 0.267 0.4 0.667 0.4 1.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><span class=\"thrv-advanced-inline-text tve_editable tcb-styled-list-icon-text tcb-no-delete tcb-no-save\" data-css=\"tve-u-1694fff1b0c\">Hurricane season: In the Caribbean and Florida, from June 1 - November 30<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p>Local festivals; conventions and Spring and Winter break also have an impact on the rates and availability at your wedding destination. &nbsp;Know before you book anything!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-tag=\"h2\"><h2 data-css=\"tve-u-1694febb58c\" class=\"\">Keep in mind...<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p>Save-the-dates are a must for a destination wedding. If you can, send them out around six (6) months prior to your wedding day.<\/p><p>In the Caribbean, a mid-week wedding is doable. &nbsp;Saturday evening is NOT your only option. &nbsp;By the way, if you're on a budget a wedding during the week is likely to save you some money.<\/p><p>Talk to a professional who is familiar with the destination that you have in mind for your wedding so that you're not blindsided when you finally choose the wedding date you want.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>"],"tve_globals":["a:2:{s:1:\"e\";s:1:\"1\";s:8:\"font_cls\";a:0:{}}"],"thrive_tcb_post_fonts":["a:0:{}"],"thrive_icon_pack":["0"],"tve_has_masonry":["0"],"tve_has_typefocus":["0"],"tve_has_wistia_popover":["0"],"_yoast_wpseo_title":["LISTEN: %%title%% %%page%% by %%sitename%%"],"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":["Choose the perfect date for your destination wedding and make the planning process easier. 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