Caribbean Island DestinationWedding
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Caribbean Island DestinationWedding
for information, contact: weddings@grenadines.netYOUR WEDDING We can help you plan your Ultimate Caribbean Destination Wedding! Our wedding packages and custom designs span from modest to extravagant, from relaxed and informal to elegant and sophisticated. What's your style? A formal wedding in a island church, casual beachside, or an exotic ceremony at a tropical island hotel? Or a wedding at sea on a luxury yacht?
Contact our Wedding Coordinator with your wedding fantasy, and let
us make it a reality.
We will assist and guide you in every detail of planning your dream
celebration!
sets your heart racing, we have three words for you:
Go for it...
Although planning a Caribbean island destination wedding can indeed be complicated, it's a once-in-a-lifetime experience to which hundreds of couples say "I do" every year. With guests and vendors to coordinate, laws and regulations to abide by, and details to decide -- your Caribbean island destination wedding will require lots of planning. So let's now check out our planning points and get you started creating the Caribbean island destination wedding of your dreams.
Location, location, location
First things first, choose the location for your destination wedding.
Factors to consider include the expense of the location, the level of prowess needed to navigate local laws and requirements, available activities and amenities for you and your guests (sports and recreation, services, outdoor activities, shopping),
restaurant and accommodation options, and ease of travel to and from your locale.A good place to get answers to these questions
is with our experienced team here at
The Anchorage Yacht Club Hotel
1) choose a date for your fete.
Our weather here is year-round beautiful so whether it's June or November you can look forward to our PERFECT climate being a highpoint for your wedding.
2) check availability
Before you plunk down any deposits, check dates first with us and then with close friends and family members. Remember, when you choose a Caribbean island destination, don't expect all -- or even most -- of your guests to attend.
Between time off for work and school and airline tickets and accommodations, attending your nuptials may be a lot to expect from even the dearest of friends.
On the other hand, if you choose a particularly fabulous destination like here in the southern Caribbean, you may be surprised at how many well-wishers will be eager to join you on your big day.
3) legal requirements
Most marriage bureaus require a few basic documents in order to grant a marriage license. If your destination wedding is in the United States, you check with local authorities to find out what specific documents are required.
If you wed abroad, however, sometimes a bit more than a birth certificate, marriage license application and other documents are needed to make your marriage legal. In Greece, for example, national law prohibits certain interfaith marriages from taking place; brides and grooms may have to demonstrate proof of religious affiliation in order to legally wed. In Mexico, laws governing marriage vary from place to place, so it's virtually impossible to know what's required until you apply for a license - in person. In Italy, paperwork originating from the United States must be translated into Italian and decreed official by your Secretary of State.
Here In The Grenadine Islands,
after you have been in the country for 72-hours, you can then request a marriage license that allows you to marry when, where and how you may choose.
Simple, yes, especially so if you have also never before been married or divorced.
4) travel requirements
Only a valid passport is needed to safely and legally travel to and from your Caribbean wedding destination here in The Grenadine Islands. Visitors from the USA, Canada have it easier yet where a driver's license and a copy of your birth certificate will suffice.
5) add it up
Let us arrange your airfare along with your lodging and the rest of the details as a package. We will give you estimated costs so that you can provide this information to friends and family. After all, before asking your attendants if they can participate in your Caribbean island destination wedding, you'll want to be up front about what your wedding will cost them. We want you to be absolutely clear about what costs you can -- and cannot -- cover, whether that be airfare, lodging, meals, or wedding day clothes.
6) package deals
We offer Caribbean island destination wedding "packages," where some or all wedding details are coordinated by our on-site team of professionals. A simple package may include a bride's bouquet and officiant. An elaborate package may include food, flowers, photography, champagne, cake, a beach wedding service, and a string quartet. These services ~ and more ~ are available to you and you will be glad that you took advantage of them.
Having our experts coordinate the details of your Caribbean island destination wedding can be the nicest wedding gift you ever receive.
7) professional help
By planning your destination wedding as a package, you will not need to hire a wedding coordinator on your own. Our professional wedding planning assistance handles all those maddening details, like reliable vendors and venues, and at lower prices and better values.
After all, we specialize in weddings here in your dream destination
THE GRENADINE ISLANDS.
WELCOMING Your Guests
In the not-so-distant past, it was normal -- even expected -- for a person to grow up within a few blocks of grandparents, aunts, uncles and assorted cousins. He or she could attend local schools, seek work in the area, and perhaps settle down with a hometown sweetheart. Weddings could take place nearby and the reception might be held at a favorite family restaurant within a short commute of friends and family alike. While this kind of idyllic (or not-so-idyllic) situation certainly still exists today, it's much more likely that your friends and family will be somewhat more far-flung. So while you plan each aspect of your wedding experience, take a moment to recognize the special effort made by those guests who will be arriving preceding the main event. And what better way to say thank you to a travel-weary guest then to have a special welcome gift awaiting him or her on arrival. With that in mind, here are some ideas to help you plan the perfect 'thank-you,' without breaking your budget.Nothing hits the spot more after a day of airline food than an assortment of yummy treats waiting on the hotel dresser -- especially ones your guest won't be billed for by the item. But before you pick up the phone to order the standard fruit basket, think for a moment about the message you want to send. A gift tailored to your friend or family member's individual tastes will often speak louder than a generic snack pack -- no matter how extravagant. If you know that your guest likes to unwind at the end of a long day with a glass of white wine, why not have a bottle of his or her favorite label chilled and waiting in the room? A chocoholic might be thrilled to find a plate full of chocolate croissants waiting upon arrival. Consider also a gift basket stocked with local goodies to give your guests a taste of the area.
A day spent in cramped seats with little legroom is enough to make anyone cranky. Think about greeting your guests with an assortment of spa products geared towards soothing their aching bodies. With the rise in popularity of aromatherapy, many companies offer collections of scented products formulated for specific results -- such as stress relief or extra energy. There are even a few geared specifically towards travelers, with formulas touted to promote restful sleep and reduce the effects of jetlag. Add colorful bath salts, a mud mask for the face, and perhaps a gift of a mini-massage. Your guests will probably be pleased to know that you recognize how little fun traveling days can be, and how much you appreciate their efforts.
The Best Medicine.... A friend recently attended a wedding and received a basket of goodies containing, among other things, the bride and groom's favorite hangover remedy. You don't expect your wedding to be a solemn affair, so why not start the merriment early by greeting your arriving guests with a gift of the giggles. Put together a welcome basket that will prepare your loved ones to dance the night away at your reception. Stock your goodie box with vitamins, herbal energy boosters and nutrition drinks to fortify your guests for the party to come. Add an eye mask, aspirin, and some recommended steps for post-party recovery to send the message that your wedding will be as much about fun as formality.
Mother's Helper... If your guests will be arriving with small children in tow, why not greet their parents with a little post-travel relief? Prepare a kid's activity pack with age-specific games and activities to keep the little ones busy while their parents take a well-earned rest. If you haven't the foggiest idea about your five-year-old niece's idea of fun, supervised time spent on our white sandy beaches and splashing around in the clear, warm water will suffice. We will point you in the right direction.
Traveler's Survival Kit... What's that you say? After the catering, the dress, and those cute little monogrammed cocktail napkins, you don't have a nickel left over for welcome gifts. Fear not. You can still let your friends and family know how much you appreciate their presence. Put together a local survival kit, containing all of the information your guests might need for their short stay. Some items to include:
~ Directions to the nearest sundries shop
~ Menus from local restaurants
~ A list of taxi and car services, including phone numbers
~ Brochures for local amusements
~ Maps and guides for local public transportation -- including directions to the closest pickup points
~ Directions for same-day cleaners (accidents happen)
~ Local sources for fax, email, and FedEx (work doesn't always stop because you get married)
Much of this information will be readily available at the hotel front desk, and the rest can be gathered with a minimum of legwork. And if you've ever arrived in a strange place, tired and hungry, you'll know how pleasant it will be for your guests to find that you have already handled many of these pesky details.Welcome gifts are a wonderful way to extend a special thank-you to those guests who have traveled long distances to join you on your big day, and there are lots of options to choose from beyond the standard fruit basket. With a little extra time and energy, you'll be able to pull together a present that brings a smile to your travelers' faces without placing a sizable dent in your wallet. Whether you opt for humorous, helpful, or just plain delicious, you will ensure that your friends and family remember the wonderful time they had at your wedding, not the stress and aggravation of the preceding journey.
Etiquette Question
Q I am a mother-of-the-bride and we will have a lot of out-of-town guests at our daughter's wedding. Are we responsible for paying the hotel accommodations for these guests? Also, my daughter says the groom's parents are supposed to invite and pay for all out-of-town guests at the rehearsal dinner. Is this true?
A The tradition has been that out-of-town wedding guests are responsible for paying for their accommodations and transportation themselves. Perhaps you're thinking of the long-standing guideline that the bride and groom (or their families) pay for any lodging expenses their attendants incur.YOUR WEDDING
We can help you plan your Ultimate Caribbean Destination Wedding!
Our wedding packages and custom designs span from modest to extravagant, from relaxed and informal to elegant and sophisticated. What's your style? A formal wedding in a island church, casual beachside, or an exotic ceremony at a tropical island hotel? Or a wedding at sea on a luxury yacht?Whatever your dream, we make a complicated process, simple and worry-free.
We will be happy to create a unique wedding package especially for you! Contact our Wedding Coordinator with your wedding fantasy, and let us make it a reality. We will assist and guide you in every detail of planning your dream celebration!
for information, contact: weddings@grenadines.net
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