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Your One-Stop Resource for Planning Your Clearwater BeachDestination WeddingOur Wedding Specialists are committed to providing you with the services and products you need to plan a beautiful Clearwater Beach Destination Wedding.Clearwater Beach Destination Wedding GuideCongratulations on choosing Clearwater Beach as the location of your Destination Wedding.  

Your First Step is to Create a To-Do ListPreparing your list online will make it so you can take it with you everywhere you go. Select Your Potential Wedding DateYou will need to compare your schedules with those of your wedding party and your immediate family. 

Select Your Wedding Party

If you haven't decided on who will be in your Wedding Party, now is the time to ask friends and family to be in your Wedding. Make sure you let them know upfront about your plans to have a destination wedding, as this will be an added expense on their part. There also may

be scheduling conflicts. Let them know what costs you can cover.Purchase your airline tickets. Get those early bird deals.You will also need to prepare a budget for your weddingBe sure to include airfare and accommodations.

Hire a Wedding Planner

When it comes to planning a destination wedding from afar, a seasoned professional in the Clearwater area is essential in helpingyou manage the process.  Your Wedding Planner will be valuable

in helping with wedding venue and wedding specialist selection.

Create a Preliminary Guest ListYou will need to know approximately how many guests will be attending your wedding in order to plan accordingly. This is especially important in selecting your wedding venue.

Create a Gift RegistryYou can opt for 3 registries. One in your home town and one in Clearwater Florida.  In Clearwater remember gifts should be smaller items for shipping purposes. Or even consider a mail order registry where your gifts can be shipped to your home. 

Hire a Wedding OfficiantApply for Your Marriage LicenseLook into what you need to do to apply for your Marriage License.

Your Wedding Officiant can advise you on this matter.

Select a Color Theme For Your Wedding

Select Your Wedding Attire and your Wedding Parties Attire

Select a Wedding Venue

Remember wedding venues can book up months or even years in advance, so it is important to get your wedding scheduled in their books as soon as possible.

Reserve your Honeymoon Suite

If possible book your suite at the same venue as you are getting married at.Set up a Wedding Room BlockResearch the best group hotel accommodations near (or at) your wedding venue. Let your guests know of any promotional codes they will need to secure the discounted rate. You can select 2 or more hotels in different price ranges for guests to choose from.Create a Wedding Website Include details on travel and accommodations. Include your gift registry details.Have Engagement Photographs Taken

Order Wedding Invitations

You will want to give wedding guests plenty of time to RSVP Send out Save The DatesThis is very important for a Destination Wedding. Send them out as early as possible.

Purchase Wedding Rings and Accessories

Wedding Shoes, Veil, Undergarments

Determine Your Honeymoon PlansPrepare Your Wedding VowsGather together necessary documents for travel, the wedding day and the honeymoonBirth Certificates, Passports, Visas Get any required Vaccines

Hire Wedding Specialists to Perform Various Wedding Services

Be sure you check with your wedding venue if they have certain wedding specialists they have partnered with. If you want certain wedding specialists, make sure you can select the specific vendors you want.Consider hosting a reception in your hometownThis is for guests who cannot attend your destination wedding.

Order Wedding Favors for your guestsBuy gifts for the Wedding PartyChoose special gifts for the parents of the bride/groom. Don't forget your fiance.

Arrange Welcome Bags for your guests

Include a welcome note, a wedding itinerary, maps, travel sized essentials. Have the welcome bags delivered to your guest’s rooms.

Create a Packing ListRemember to include Honeymoon Clothing

Read about the Clearwater Beach area Consider even visiting Clearwater Beach before your Wedding Date. Or plan on arriving several days before your wedding date.

Arrange for Transportation for you and possibly your guests from the Airport to the Resort.

Book Wedding-Day Transportation

Book the Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner LocationsConsider having a pre-wedding special event with wedding guests invited. You may want to provide transportation for your guests to various wedding events.  Arrange for your wedding day makeup and hair

Allow plenty of time to get readyDon't forget your wedding rings and marriage licenseAlso remember something blue, tissues, touch-up makeupYour Wedding Day will be one of the most wonderful days of your life.  We hope it is the Day You have always Dreamed Of.            Maryann Caravaglia