Destination
Weddings
Some couples
decide to have their wedding performed while
on vacation. Examples include on a tropical beach, on a romantic
cruise ship, in a historical castle or even in the glitter of
Las Vegas. They usually take another couple or a few special people
in their lives with them as witnesses. After the wedding
the couple can stay for their honeymoon or go to another destination.
A great idea for vacation weddings is web casting. Web casting
your wedding allows people at home to watch your
wedding ceremony online. You may also be surprised
to know
that some photographers will travel with you to your destination
to film your wedding. Some vacation resorts specialize
in weddings. You may wish to use them for their
experience but bear in mind there will probably be a few weddings
going on at the same time as yours at this type of location.
Some couples decide to have a wedding
reception to celebrate their
marriage with all their family and friends when
they return from their destination wedding. If
you decide to do this, an idea is to decorate your wedding
reception in the theme of your destination wedding.
You can use seashells or other items known for that particular
destination. Again integrating all the aspects of the reception,
invitations, cake, decorations, flowers, and attire will only
add to the destination ambiance of your wedding
reception. Note if you do plan a wedding reception
after your return, you will probably spend the same amount, or
more on your wedding.
Wedding Web Cams
Thanks to technology people can enjoy your
wedding across the globe with computers. Web
cam weddings are becoming
more popular and will continue to be even more common in the years
to come. The web cam makes it possible for couples to share their
wedding day with friends and family around the
world over the internet, even if the wedding
is taking place in the most remote of places. This is a great
option if family or friends aren't able to travel to the wedding
due to a variety of reasons including illness. Web cams are also
being used to help brides and grooms plan their weddings.
Some bridal stores have web cam available so brides can get the
opinion of someone special about different wedding gowns they
try on live over the internet. There are many companies that offer
this service, but it's also becoming more readily available thanks
to modern technology. The best source for more information on
web cam weddings is of course, the internet,
or talk to someone that is highly skilled in computers.
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Packing
Checklist |
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Marriage Licence and all needed paperwork |
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Coat |
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Clothes including bathing suit, cover up, and night wear |
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All appropriate shoes needed |
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Sunglasses |
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Glasses and Contacts with solution |
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Make-up, deodorant and other personal care items |
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Shampoo, conditioner, styling products |
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Tooth brush and toothpaste |
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Razor and shaving cream |
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Hair brush, styling tools, hair dryer if not supplied
in hotel room (voltage adapter if needed) |
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Hat |
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Camera, memory card, video camera, extra battery, film,
charger |
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Credit cards, traveler's cheques, money |
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Driver's license and Passport - leave photocopy of both
at home in safe place. |
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Flight tickets, and all travel information including
maps |
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Reading material |
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Cell phone and charger |
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Snack for trip |
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Watch & jewelry |
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Sun screen / Insect repellent |
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Medications, Head ache medication, Indigestion Medication,
Gravol |
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Mini sewing kit |
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First Aid Items |
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Copy of prescriptions |
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List of important phone numbers and contact names |
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Keys |
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Insurance cards for medical and auto insurance |
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