So you have this dream destination wedding pictured in your mind. Maybe its a place you’ve visited a hundred times while growing up. Or its a location you and your fiancé vacationed and fell in love with. Maybe its a place you’ve always wanted to visit and decided to have your special day there! Wherever the location may be, here are some tips and tricks to destination wedding planning from your favorite Sacramento wedding photographer.

Location Is Everything!

Destination wedding planning is so much fun because of the endless possibilities of where you could go! Once you know where you will want to get to know the local area. Find out what restaurants are the best, what activities are unique to the location, and what types of wedding options are available. If this is a spot you have never been to, be sure to research!

Wedding Vendors – Destination Wedding Planning

Once your location is picked out, you will want to begin searching for wedding vendors! Depending on what your vibe is, you may choose to have more or less vendors. However, these are my top five must-have wedding vendors for every wedding!

1. Venue. Always book your venue first! Wedding venues can book out years in advance. And if you will be travelling for your destination wedding, then you definitely want to make sure your venue is set in stone before booking any tickets or making detailed plans.
2. Destination Wedding Photographer. You are about to make some once-in-a-lifetime memories! You need to have a professional wedding photographer to document it all! From getting ready, to running off into the night, you deserve to have every moment documented!
3. Officiant. You can’t get married without someone there to do it! And if you are planning on eloping, then you will also want to consider who will be your witnesses. Your wedding officiant will be able to help you organize what is needed to make your wedding legit!
4. Wedding Dress. Every bride deserves a stunning dress! By going to a bridal boutique you will be able to enhance a magical experience. These wedding vendors are there to support and aid you in finding the wedding dress of your dreams!
5. Florist. Florals can be the difference between feeling like a girl in a pretty dress or feeling like a true bride! Find a florist that can put together a simple bouquet that will elevate your wedding day look and add a little extra magic to your destination wedding.

You deserve wedding photos that are adventurous and timeless no matter where you are in the world! Let’s connect and start destination wedding planning.