The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings: Tips, Tricks, and Top Locations from Italy to the Islands
by By Roney, Carley and Gregoli, Joann
Category: Reference , Weddings

The biggest trend to hit weddings in the past decade is the destination wedding.  Whether on a Caribbean beach or in the Italian countryside, more and more couples  throw their weddings far from home. The idea is an exciting one, but planning long  distance can be complicated.In The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings, Carley  Roney and JoAnn Gregoli break down the unique process of planning from afar—from  deciding on your destination to whether or not you should fly in your officiant—and  all the legal and practical considerations in between. Armed with a variety of experts  on the subject, tips, and lessons from couples who have been through the experience,  this book is jam-packed with checklists and practical, insightful advice from wedding  people in-the-know.With so many intricacies to take care of, couples “wedding away”  need a clear game plan. The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings ensures no detail,   big or small, will fall through the cracks. The authors tackle:•picking out and  booking the perfect location•listings of the top wedding spots worldwide•establishing  the wedding budgets•hiring planners and/or vendors from a distance•the etiquette  of destination weddings•countless ways to make your wedding unique•legal marriage  requirements for foreign locales•planning a full weekend of events, including the  reception, rehearsal dinner, and guest activities•using the Internet to coordinate  the event