Knot Guide to Destination Weddings

The biggest trend to hit weddings in the past decade is the destination wedding. Whether on a Caribbean beach or in the Italian countryside, more and more couples throw their weddings far from home. The idea is an exciting one, but planning long distance can be complicated . . . . In "The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings," Carley Roney and JoAnn Gregoli break down the unique process of planning from afar-- from deciding on your destination to whether or not you should fly in your officiant-- and all the legal and practical considerations in between. Armed with a variety of experts on the subject, tips, and lessons from couples who have been through the experience, this book is jam-packed with checklists and practical, insightful advice from wedding people in-the-know. With so many intricacies to take care of, couples " wedding away" need a clear game plan. The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings ensures no detail, big or small, will fall through the cracks. The authors tackle: - picking out and booking the perfect location - listings of the top wedding spots worldwide - establishing the wedding budgets - hiring planners and/or vendors from a distance - the etiquette of destination weddings - countless ways to make your wedding unique - legal marriage requirements for foreign locales - planning a full weekend of events, including the reception, rehearsal dinner, and guest activities - using the Internet to coordinate the eventRoney, Carley is the author of 'Knot Guide to Destination Weddings ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780307341921 and ISBN 0307341925.