Couples planning for a destination wedding often feel challenged by geography when planning for their event. Much of the added stress comes from accommodating guests, knowing how to extend an invitation and helping attendees with logistics. As with any special event, there is a right and wrong way to invite guests, and couples hosting a destination wedding should be sensitive to etiquette when planning for their nuptials. Attention to detail and proper planning will add a sense of calm to an otherwise potentially chaotic experience.

When planning a destination wedding, couples should look to get information to their invited guests as early as possible. Oftentimes, save the date cards, featuring rudimentary destination information will be sent to guests up to a year in advance. This allows potential attendees to plan for a travel budget, time off and any additional considerations. Formal announcements in the form of save the dates and invitations are critical when travel is involved. Once planned, wedding details should be thorough, detail oriented and provided to guests. As destination weddings often involve significant monetary investment for guests, the couple hosting the event should not be surprised by lower RSVPs than a locally held wedding.

As much as there is a correct and proper way to invite guests to a wedding, there are also some common mistakes unknowingly made by couples inviting friends and family to a destination event. Couples will need to strike a balance between discussing their upcoming wedding with friends they are unable to accommodate on the guest list. Discussing every minute detail with friends may lead people to believe they will be invited, when this is not the case. Also, while a destination wedding may be held on a smaller scale than a comparable local event, formal invitations should still be extended to guests. Failing to send formal invitations can result in confusion or potentially misheard specifics relative to the event.

Planning for a destination wedding should be a fun and enjoyable experience. Part of the preparation should include attention to wedding invitations and how guests will receive notification of the special day. While a destination wedding may take on a different feel than a locally hosted ceremony, certain items including the invitation process should remain constant.

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