In the last decades, destination weddings have become a great referral to those wishing to wed in idyllic destination out of their hometowns and even countries. It’s not for anything that becoming a newly wed in foreing lands has an attractive of its own. You get to have a wedding/short vacation/honeymoon/family and friend meeting, all in one.Taking a look at the small details, we’ve brought you 12 ggod things to include in your destination wedding, small but details that cannot be left out by any mean.
Guest Directory
Ask hotel staffers to have your guests add their room numbers to our downloadable «Looking for Someone» phone list at check-in. The directory will be kept at the front desk throughout the weekend, and your guests will be able to access it when they need to track someone down.
Floral Fixation
These details go the distance (everything is easy to pack or ship) so your wedding will be far and away the one you always wanted.
Not only do hibiscus trees look gorgeous, they’re available at nurseries all over the world. For a stunning ceremony marker, set two like-size topiaries in simple pots and stand in front of them as you say «I do.» Afterward, consider planting them nearby.
Smart Stationery
Once you’ve set a date and chosen a location, it’s time to let friends and family in on your plans. One ingenious way? A telegram-style invitation suite, which looks remarkably like the real thing.
Isle Style
Nod to tropical traditions by swapping the usual clutch of flowers for a lei-style necklace. Just string bright gladiolus blossoms onto fishing line and add a colorful ribbon closure.
Heirloom Hankies
Let your maids keep their ladylike composure — even in the heat — with cotton handkerchiefs bearing their names.
Keep Them Cool
The hostess with the mostest (that’s you) always has her guests’ comfort in mind. Help loved ones beat the heat before a sun-drenched ceremony. Set up a self-serve station in the shade, and stock it with refreshing amenities. Dip towels in ice water, wring them out, and roll them up. For extra credit, scent them with a spritz of Lothantique Linen Water in lavender or grapefruit. Hydrate guests with water flavored with lemon, cucumber, or fruit slices. And so no one gets burned, set out paper parasols and sunscreen wipes like these shown, from La Fresh.
Warm Them Up
If the forecast is frosty, offer these cozy extras instead. Place a stack of shawls at the entrance to your ceremony, or drape one over every other chair at your reception.
Tea For Me!
Dress up herbal tea bags with our «Enjoy!» tag, and serve them before or after your vows.
Fabric Runners
Behold, a trio of uses for this narrow cloth from Grayline Linen. It’s inexpensive and comes in a rainbow of pretty colors.
Making this no-sew decoration is as easy as basic math thanks to the fabric’s long, skinny shape and finished edges. Add the table length to the overhang amount for each end, then cut to size.
Fabric Welcome Bags
Stock this durable, beach-bound tote with goodies for your weary travelers — but first, ask your bridesmaids to help you make them. Cut 3 feet of fabric, sew a 1/2-inch hem on each end, and stitch on jute braided trim to create handles. Finish by sewing edges together, right sides facing in, then turn right side out.
Fabric Slipcovers
Turn the tote at left (sans strap) upside down for instant chair decor. Choose this pink-and-yellow scheme for a tropical or desert locale, or opt for Grayline’s crisp blue-and-white stripes at the beach.
Escort Libations
The first sign of a great party? Drinks — even better if they guide merrymakers to their tables, too. Sail smoothly from ceremony to reception by offering beverages that indicate guests’ table assignments. Set out glasses alphabetically (or send servers around with trays).
Everything here can be made in advance; print table numbers and name bands from our website, and cut them out before you go. On location, affix the name bands to rental glasses (snipping to fit), and slip numbers onto Aardvark 10 1/2-inch jumbo straws.
Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.
A collection of textile samples lay spread out on the table – Samsa was a travelling salesman – and above it there hung a picture that he had recently cut out of an illustrated magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame. It showed a lady fitted out with a fur hat and fur boa who sat upright, raising a heavy fur muff that covered the whole of her lower arm towards the viewer.
