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So you've finally decided to plan your destination wedding, so what now?

Having planned weddings from all over the world since 1997, I am pleased to provide you with a few tips:

1) If you hire a photographer that is not from the location where you are having your wedding be sure to have them do a walk through of the grounds to ensure they are familiar with all of the picture opportunities available.

2) Don't worry about having to plan your wedding via e-mail, voicemail and/or fax. Even with local weddings, 90% of the planning process is done via technology due to time limitations, ease of use and the fact that everything is in writing so you have everything documented.

3) Always request at least two proposals on items which are more personal (ie: flowers, pictures, videography, etc.) as these items in particular represent the style that you are looking for.

4) Ensure that you arrive at your destination in time to secure your wedding license (in Hawaii you can obtain your license up to 30 days prior to the wedding) and to give yourself some time to get acclimated to both the time zone and climate of your destination.

5) Schedule an appointment with your wedding planner for one "final review" of all details upon arrival at your destination. Everything will be set at this point in time, but it will do your heart good to walk through it again and put your mind at ease, and for some, it allows you to meet your coordinator "face to face" for the first time.

6) Enjoy this special time, it should be a fun and exciting time in your life, not a stressful one!

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