“You basically want to think holistically about the people who are coming,” says Carter. The first three things couples should think about when deciding on a destination, according to Carter, are the guests’ demographic, the desired climate and experience, and what locations are meaningful in the relationship.
Before selecting a destination, consider your guest list Image: courtesy of Fallon Carter of Fallon Carter Events
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You'll also have to cover the cost of your planner and their team, so build that in.” Google Flights now offers a new, free flight tracker tool that can alert you when fares dip lower than what’s typical between two cities on certain dates, which can definitely come in handy while keeping site visit budgets under control. “Add the cost of all pre-travel and site visits into your initial budget. One important factor couples often leave out of their initial budget are site visits, and she strongly advises never to book a venue sight unseen. She also recommends that couples plan to cover at least one meal, other than the reception, as well as transportation to and from each event during the wedding weekend. “If you have guests that you really want to be there but know they may not be able to afford it, add a line item to your budget early on in the planning to offset the costs,” says Fallon.
Image: for a destination wedding can be anxiety inducing, but the more you consider all the possible costs early on, the less pricey surprises you’ll have to endure in the future. Make a detailed budget and highlight hidden costs Wedding Planner Fallon Carter. To simplify the process, EBONY spoke with esteemed wedding planner Fallon Carter, founder and creative director of Fallon Carter Events, to get her insider tips on planning a destination wedding that feels special and authentic, while navigating today's challenges. With the current summer travel season being met with issues ranging from canceled flights and lost baggage to inflation costs and the never-ending Covid spikes, it might seem harder than ever to plan a destination wedding with so much uncertainty and instability. Destination weddings are on the rise, with couples not only making up for pandemic-stolen time, but also welcoming the opportunity to curate memorable travel experiences for their guests to celebrate their love.
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