Who doesn’t love a chance to get away, especially when it is for one of the best reasons of all; a wedding.  Here are our top 5 tips to help get your plans started:

1:  Research the local requirements for marriage licences and permits.  Every country has specific legal requirements based on residency, type of ceremony, and health regulations.  The UK, for example, requires at least one week of residency before any marriage licence is valid.

2:  Find a friend or acquaintance local to your destination who can guide you through customs, proximity of events, and provide insider information to you and your party.  Also, consider hiring a wedding planner that can professionally take you through all the steps at your destination.

3:  Bring a photographer with you.  Hiring a photographer at home can save you a lot of money and stress.  Since you’ll be able to use the same artist for engagement and bridal photos,  as well as working on your album after the wedding, this will be a big time saver, too.  Don’t forget, other local vendors might be worth bringing along as well.

4:  Tariffs.  Many countries will tax you on goods carried or shipped into the country.  Check with local departments of commerce and tourist sites to see what might be expected.  As another tip, carrying your gown on the plane with you often bypasses any tariff on the item.

5:  Prepare yourself and your party with travelers insurance.  With numerous guests joining you, it is inevitable that at least one of them will experience delays, cancelled flights, lost luggage, and other such inconveniences.  A one-time travelers policy will make this easier to handle and provide a wonderful service for your guests and yourself.

Happy travels!