5/19/12

Make Your Special Day A Success With These 5 Steps To Planning A Destination Wedding In Key West Florida

By Peter Estenoz


The enchanting and scenic island of Key West, Florida is a popular spot for tourism and destination weddings. With its sandy beaches, water sports, dining and nightlife this location offers a terrific blend of both relaxation and excitement. For those who are looking for a romantic backdrop for their wedding, it makes a great choice. These 5 steps to planning a destination wedding in Key West Florida will help ensure that important details are prioritized and not overlooked in order that one's wedding will come off without a hitch.

To start with, the bride and groom must determine what kind of wedding they have in mind, as in the style and the locale. There are many possibilities here, it all depends on the budget of the couple getting married and what particular style best suits their personalities. The size of the group expected to attend the event is another point to consider, as some venues are better suited for larger groups than others are.

After the location has been chosen by the couple getting married, they will need to contact the venue and inquire about its availability on the date they have selected. If possible it is good if people allow a day or two before and after their date, just in case that day is not available so they are not out of luck. This way they stand a better chance of booking. The date will need to be verified with the location staff once it is firm.

Once the place and date are set, the next step is to notify guests by sending out "save the date" cards. These are not official wedding invitations, but merely give family and friends a heads-up so they can tentatively set aside that day on their schedules. People wish to elope, will not need to do this step.

Depending on what is included in the particular wedding package purchased, there will still be some details that still need to be arranged. Whatever features the couple wishes to have in their wedding that aren't already taken care of will need to be booked with a professional company that can provide such services. Therefore doing some searching online and making some calls will be necessary to make reservations.

Once all is said and done, it is very advisable to get everything in writing. This is the best way to avoid any potential problems by clearly stating what has been paid for and agreed upon, and on what date it is to be delivered. Having the appropriate companies forward such an agreement to the customers is the best way of ensuring both parties are on the same page and acts as proof if there is a discrepancy at any time.

Any wedding can turn out perfectly if these 5 steps to planning a destination wedding in Key West Florida are followed. Making sure every detail is in place for the wedding itself first, will allow for sufficient time to be put into other details closer to home. If organized well, this blessed event will be a delightful day to remember.




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