Planning any kind of wedding can be stressful. Destination weddings are no exception. A destination wedding can be one of the most beautiful and memorable times of your life. Once you have settled on a location, there are some things you should be aware of, and questions that you should remember to ask.
Is there a wedding planner on location?
If you have chosen to get married at a resort, many have wedding planners on staff to supply all of your wedding needs. You should also be sure to try and get contact information for them if possible. Be sure to verify all the services they provide, and if there is additional fee for their services.
Which areas at your resort are available?
Get a list of available private areas for the ceremony and reception. If you choose to marry outdoors, ask about alternatives if weather is bad. If you'd rather marry indoors, check about air conditioning and other conditions of the room. If you can, get pictures and layouts of the areas available to you, as well as decorations and possible room layouts. Be sure to ask if there will be any other weddings on the same day/in the same place as yours.
What is the cost?
Some hotels include the cost of a destination wedding with the cost of your hotel package, and others have it as an extra fee. Be sure to determine hotel policy on this. Also, many destination hotel resorts may have a price list for all characteristics, and some may include everything in the wedding package. Get a cost list if possible. Also be sure to ask if guests attending the wedding will receive any discounts from their hotel packages.
What about the marriage license?
You will need to obtain a marriage license for the state/country in which you will be married. All states and countries have different laws for the requirements necessary to obtain a marriage license. Be sure to get all details, including if medical tests are necessary, witnesses must be available, the license must be obtained in person, waiting periods, etc.
Be sure to get as much information as you can when planning your destination wedding. The hotel management will not mind you asking them questions, and if they do then maybe you should look for another resort. Remember, it is your wedding and you should have as much information as you can so there are no surprises later!
You decided to add a gazebo canopy to your landscape, now you need to ask yourself some questions to make sure you end up with a gazebo that is just right for you. You want to look at what you will be using your gazebo for, what shape/style you want, what its function will be, and where it will be located.
What will your gazebo be used for?
How are you going to be using your Gazebo? Will it be a focal point or will it be an extension of your home? Will it be something you look at, or something you spend time every day in?
What Shape or Style is Right for You?
You also need to think about the shape, size and style of your gazebo. You want it to blend in with your current home style so it looks like it belongs. If you have a shaker style house and add a Victorian gazebo it will not look very good at all. You want it to match your houses style, so take that into consideration when you are choosing the shape and style of your gazebo.
How will you use your Gazebo?
This may seem the same as the first, but it's a little different. You want to think about how you will be using your gazebo. Will you be using it to sit quietly and watch birds or do you think you will be using it for meals, family gatherings, watching TV, a nice outdoor office? These decisions will help you decide basic elements like adding electricity or not, adding removable windows or using misquito netting. The more you plan to use your gazebo the more user friendly you want to make it.
Where will it be located from the house?
Where will your gazebo be located? Will it be off in the distance near a pond, or back in the garden as a focal point? Will it be right next to the house or even on an existing patio?
Answering this question should help you answer the question of size needed. If you are only using it as a focal point you may be better off getting a smaller gazebo that seats only one or two. If you are using your gazebo near the house you will likely find you are using it more than you ever expected and you will probably want to go with a larger model. You may originally size it just for a table and chairs, and then find out you want it expanded to hold a seating area as well since you are spending so much time out there.
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