Wedding Invitations

Thinking back about ten years or so, and if you wanted a destination wedding then, what would peoples’ reactions have been?  We suspect it would’ve been “what’s a destination wedding?”  Nowadays, however, a destination wedding is more of a common concept and countless island resorts and cruise lines are definitely making it easier for the couple wanting a destination wedding – many such places even have an in-house wedding coordinator to make everything all that much easier on the bride and groom.

Many engaged couples today are opting for a simple getaway, or destination, wedding.   Some folks look at it as a way to combine wedding ceremony and honeymoon into one, while others feel that the intimate and relaxing atmosphere of a destination wedding is the ideal part. It’s not all simple, though.  A part of destination wedding planning that isn’t necessarily easier for the bride and groom is putting together the guest list.  Space for guests is typically very limited but at the same time, it’s all too easy to run the risk of offending friends or family by not sending them an invitation, even if they weren’t going to be able to attend.  Although destination wedding etiquette is a fairly new concept, your guests will surely appreciate any efforts, large or small, that you might make towards their comfort and enjoyment.

One important thing to remember when planning a very small wedding (barely any guests at all, even close family) is what a delicate etiquette dance to explain to friends and family who expect to be able to attend.  If you think some folks would be tremendously upset to learn they weren’t invited — even if no one was invited at all — then consider whether those hurt feelings are outweighed by your plans for an intimate wedding with just the bride and groom.