{"id":18820,"date":"2016-09-15T14:59:55","date_gmt":"2016-09-15T18:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?page_id=18820"},"modified":"2016-09-29T09:10:03","modified_gmt":"2016-09-29T13:10:03","slug":"destination-weddings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination Weddings: Your Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18995\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Banner.png\" alt=\"Destination Wedding\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Banner.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Banner-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Banner-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/h1>\n<h3><strong>5 Steps to Planning Your Perfect Destination Wedding<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Destination weddings are a popular way to tie the knot and there&#8217;s no question why. Imagine exchanging vows in the most dreamlike setting with close friends and family by your side. While traditional wedding planning can be overwhelming and expensive, destination wedding planning shouldn\u2019t be. At tripcentral.ca, we\u2019re here as your guide so you can say \u201cI do\u201d in paradise, hassle-free. Speak with a tripcentral.ca destination wedding specialist\u00a0and read through our frequently asked questions to get all your questions answered about making your destination wedding what you have always dreamed of.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tripc.ca\/2drca5k\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18870 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Button.png\" alt=\"Destination Wedding Button\" width=\"400\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Button.png 400w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Button-300x45.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>What stage\u00a0in the planning process are you in?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/dreaming\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19002 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-1.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-1-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-1-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Destination Weddings \u2665 Dreaming Stage\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/dreaming\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">1. Destination Weddings \u2665 Dreaming Stage<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Congratulations, you&#8217;re engaged! So you&#8217;re interested in learning more about destination weddings? You&#8217;ve come to the right place! We&#8217;ve answered some frequently asked questions to point you in the right direction and discover if a destination wedding is right for you.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/dreaming\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/research\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19005 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-2.png\" alt=\"Destination Wedding Stage 2\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-2-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-2-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Destination Weddings \u2665 Research Stage\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/research\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">2. Destination Weddings \u2665 Research Stage<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ve decided to have\u00a0a destination wedding\u2026to be married in a beautiful destination and eliminate the formality and preparation of a traditional wedding. Now it&#8217;s time to research the legal requirements of vows abroad &#8212; and learn how it all works! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/research\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/budgeting\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19008 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-3.png\" alt=\"Destination Wedding Stage 3\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-3.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-3-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-3-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Destination Weddings \u2665 Budgeting Stage\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/budgeting\" rel=\"bookmark\">3. Destination Weddings \u2665 Budgeting Stage<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to ask the important questions about money: how much will it cost? Is a destination wedding really less expensive than a traditional one? What is the financial commitment?\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/budgeting\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/booking\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19010 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-4.png\" alt=\"Destination Wedding Stage 4\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-4.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-4-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-4-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Destination Weddings \u2665 Booking Stage\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/booking\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">4. Destination Weddings \u2665 Booking Stage<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re so happy you\u2019re ready to say \u201cI do\u201d to booking your destination wedding. Our destination wedding specialists are here to guide\u00a0you through the step-by-step process of booking through tripcentral.ca! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/booking\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/planning\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19012 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-5.png\" alt=\"Destination Wedding Stage 5\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-5.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-5-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Stage-5-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a title=\"Destination Weddings \u2665 Planning Stage\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/planning\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">5. Destination Weddings \u2665 Planning the Details Stage<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Your destination wedding is booked! Now it&#8217;s time for the fun stuff like cake, florals, and photography. You&#8217;ll get to work with your wedding coordinator to make your big day exactly how you imagined it.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings\/planning\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/book-your-destination-wedding-with-us\/\">Why book your destination wedding with us?<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/is-a-destination-wedding-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\">Is a destination wedding right for you? 8 questions to ask yourself<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-wedding-disasters\/\">9 Destination Wedding Disasters to Avoid<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-wedding-expectations\/\">Destination Weddings: Expectations vs Reality<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/best-destination-wedding-locations-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\">Best destination wedding locations for 2015<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings-kim-hartlen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Destination Weddings with Kim Hartlen: Q&amp;A<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/sandals-beaches-destination-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sandals and Beaches: Destination Weddings<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/say-5-luxurious-wedding-resorts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Say I DO at these 5 Luxurious Wedding Resorts<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/destination-weddings-insider-scoop-nicolle-kirk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Destination Weddings: Insider Scoop with Nicolle Kirk<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/beaches-negril-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beaches Negril: Julie Bond renews her wedding vows<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/say-i-do-on-an-alaska-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\">Say I DO on an Alaska Cruise<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/7-romantic-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\">7 Most Romantic Cities According to Travel Agents<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tico.ca\/blog\/travel-tips-destination-wedding-cancelled\" target=\"_blank\">Destination Wedding Cancelled? 4 Travel Tips to Avoid Paying More to Still Go<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/travelling\/documents\/marriage-overseas\" target=\"_blank\">Government of Canada: Marriage Overseas<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ilga.org\/downloads\/06_ILGA_WorldMap_ENGLISH_Recognition_May2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sexual Orientation Laws in the World &#8211; Recognition<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: auto;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/tripc.ca\/2dt8RKJ\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18870 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Button.png\" alt=\"Destination Wedding Button\" width=\"400\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Button.png 400w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Destination-Wedding-Button-300x45.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/156744181\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/156744181\">d+a-highlight<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/user4667168\">PhotosInCancun<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\">Vimeo<\/a>.\u00a0Azul Fives Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Steps to Planning Your Perfect Destination Wedding Destination weddings are a popular way to tie the knot and there&#8217;s no question why. 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