Planning a destination wedding is tricky. Finding the perfect wedding venue, coordinating with the local vendors and decorators, figuring out the guest list, booking hotel rooms, planning pickup and drops for guests, and navigating through all the complexities demands a lot of effort.
If you are planning a destination wedding, we highly recommend hiring professionals to help you.
However, Destination Weddings require a bit more hard work because apart from planning the ceremony, you also have to make sure your guests have a great time during the trip. We have some great ideas to help you host a magical destination wedding for your guests.
Throw A Welcome Party
Travel is exhausting and stressful. Hence, your guests deserve a welcome party. When they arrive at the venue, offer them a refreshing drink, perhaps something local. Also, arrange some welcome packets, including some necessities for the guests, like local treats, toiletries, lip balm, sunscreen, mints, etc.
You don’t need to spend a lot on the welcome party. It could be a small party alongside a pool (if your venue has one), small bites, and some cocktails. Fuel up your guests for the wedding bash!
Discover The Local Art
Theme your wedding around the local art of the place. Set up an area for exhibiting the local art forms. Wedding ceremonies are long and tedious. Your guests need activities to lighten the stress.
You can arrange group activities where you and your guests can cook the local cuisine or paint something. There’s a reason why you chose the place for your destination wedding. Make your guests love your destination’s local food, art, and culture.
Go On A Group Expedition
Create a travel itinerary for your guests. List out all the famous places to visit. You can also plan adventurous activities like hot air balloon rides, hiking, caving, boat rides, and bungee jumping. Well, the options are endless.
Give your guests an experience that they will never forget. Research all the places before planning the itinerary, and list all the possible options that you can explore. Consider hiring a tour guide to help you while ensuring the safety of your guests.
Celebrate A Cultural Night
A cultural entertainment night is just the thing your guests need to have a relaxing time amidst tiring wedding events. Who does like a break, right? Spend a fun evening with your friends and family immersed in the local music. Sway along the beats of the local dance. Arrange a dinner buffet with the local food and drinks.
Get Rid of all Worries While Enjoying A Spa Day
Weddings can be stressful. A spa session is an excellent option to calm your nerves. Arrange a pampering spa session for your guests. All you need is a dimly lit room, soothing music, a relaxing massage, and a glass of wine—a perfect way to release all the stress.
Dear would-be-bride, always remember to pamper yourself because a relaxed bride means a fun wedding day. The same message goes to the would-be groom, too.
Conclusion
So, are you still worried about entertaining your guests? Don’t worry. There are endless options. You can organize brunches, scavenger hunts, game nights, pool parties, and more. We hope these destination wedding ideas were helpful. Now it’s time to plan!
