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Top 7 Tips for Destination Weddings

palm tree 7. Choose a destination based on three things: 1) time of year - remember it rains and gets really hot in other parts of the world at different times, 2) accessibility for you and your guests - you don’t want a two-day flight on either end of your wedding experience, 3) somewhere that has some relevance to you as a couple – which will make it personal and memorable.

6. Use a wedding website as a one-stop information center for your guests where they can access all of your relevant information as well as details to make their vacation more enjoyable.

5. It’s a destination event, and by being so, is meant to be a vacation for you as well. Being in a different location means some unexpected surprises and some non-traditional procedures. You have to remember to remain open and flexible so that you can enjoy yourself and your time before and after your wedding day.

4. Understand that by choosing a destination event, you will have guests who are unable to attend. Make certain you make planning choices to include these special guests, such as professional videography, photography and possibly even streaming your ceremony.

3. Use a travel agent for all your bookings – that way when something goes wrong, you have someone to correct it for you and get you there or back home quickly and safely.

2. Work with a planner who knows the area or at least has contacts in the area. Remember that many countries do not work off of traditional contracts and agreements, and trying to do it all yourself just means you’ll have to fill in the gaps and see to everyone else’s needs once you get there and are on vacation, which you do not want to have to do!

1. Know the laws of the country you are getting married in and what it means to your status as a married couple in the United States.

-Christina, Muse

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Jan

How Do You Know What To Get Your Fiance as a Wedding Day Gift?

What do you get him for Christmas? What do you get her for her birthday? For valentines day? Be yourself. Of course you want it to be lasting, but sometimes what they need on that day is just a small reminder that you know them better than anyone else in the world. An assurance that even though you are not there by their side through all the craziness of the day (that is until that first look or walk down the aisle), that you are thinking of them and love them.

In light of that, stop and think of them. What is something that would say to them “I know you” or “I really do love you more than anything else” or… maybe you can think of that one thing they kept saying during the whole planning process (joking or not) that they wanted on their wedding day. Give them that. Even if it just makes them laugh, it will be the ultimate gift because you listened.

-Christina, Muse

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Jan

Step-by-Step Solution to Finding the Right Caterer

We all remember the food from the events we’ve attended – that and the entertainment! It’s a known fact that food is something that creates our memories of significant times in our lives. When you stop and think back to your childhood, you’ll find that food makes its way into many of your memories even if it wasn’t a show stopper. What we know as well, is that if the food was exceptional, our memory turns positive. On the flip side of that, if the food was horrible or made us somehow uncomfortable, our memories are tainted.
So…. how do you end up with an event that inspires great memories? Go all out with your food! That doesn’t necessarily mean going into debt over it, but fall in love with a great caterer and let them be the expert. Here’s a few steps that will help you in finding the perfect caterer for your event:

1) Be reasonable with your budget. Remember that food is just a portion of the cost when it comes to catering – there are rentals, and service, as well as service items and of course, the bar!
2) Understand your guests needs and make sure your caterer does too. 50% of the time that food goes wrong is due to poor planning. Think about the time of day you’ll be serving, special needs of your guests, and what they are expecting based on your invitation, and how exotic you can get.
3) Don’t be afraid of the unique. Everyone has had chicken. What else can they offer? Does the caterer bring some ideas that get you excited about your event?
4) Know what style of service you think you might want – that might change, but going with someone who is an expert at the style of service ensures great timing, hot food, and excellent presentation!
5) Let them inspire you. You might come in with a set idea of what you think you want. Don’t worry about it if it changes. You don’t have to go with their pre-set menus, or what was served at the last event you attended (even if it was fabulous). Caterers love to create – let them create you a one-of-a-kind experience for your guests.
6) Fall in love with your caterer – They should understand your vision and you should feel 100% comfortable with your meal in their hands, from menu to service to all the details.
7) Then, sit back and let them do their job. Make sure you communicate your timeline and any changes that occur, as well as your final guest count, but after that, let them be the ones in charge. You’ve chosen someone you feel you can trust, now you do exactly that.

-Christina, Muse

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Jan

Top 5 Reasons to Have A Clear Vision for Your Event

5. It will help you choose your vendors (those who will help you pull your vision together) because you know what you are looking for.

4. You can create a vision board or inspiration board that will allow you to create a visual overview to give to everyone involved so there are no questions about what you want for the event, from color, to textures, to style of formality, to ambiance.

3. Searching for items becomes 50x easier.

2. It’s more fun!

1. You get to put a bit of yourself or your company into the process instead of just being pulled along for the ride as decisions take place around you.

-Christina, Muse Events

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