The Knot guide to destination weddings - Carley Roney

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