Destination Wedding, how does it work?

Destination wedding is a very popular fashion for future brides and grooms who wish to combine travel and marriage. The south of France is at the top of the list for this adventure.

Here is everything you need to know about a destination wedding.

Why create a wedding welcome bag?

Welcome bags are nice gifts to give to your guests at a wedding as a welcome gesture. This gift is especially appreciated by your guests who are coming from abroad or going to your destination wedding.

What's in a destination wedding bag?

A wedding goodie bag is usually very large, as it needs to contain various items:

Stationery: welcome note, thank you note, card, timeline of events…
Water to hydrate them with a personalized label of your couple’s photo or a reminder of your wedding invitation;
Sweets: local honey or fruit paste, cookies and any other sweet;
Local or traditional souvenirs (optional): wine, small trinkets…
Practical objects and items to pass the time: personalized tea cup, playing cards, corkscrew…
Weather essentials: in hot climates: mini bottle of sunscreen, flip-flops, sunglasses, insect repellent, hat: in cold climates: poncho, hand warmer and in rainy climates, a personalized umbrella;
Survival kits: aspirin for hangovers, a soothing under-eye mask for dark circles
Beauty products: lip stick, mask, small bottle of shampoo, etc. ;
A map of the destination city for those who want to take a little stroll before the big day.

You should avoid putting items that are too heavy, bulky or breakable in your welcome bags.

What exactly does a destination wedding bag look like?

There are several options for wrapping all of your welcome items with one watchword: personalized to match your wedding theme. This packaging can be in the form of:

Reusable (washable) canvas tote or bag with your branding: logo, name, location printed on the front (digital or screen printing);
A disposable PVC or biodegradable plastic gift bag with your branding on the front (digital printing);
A nice disposable gift bag with a personalized ribbon or sticker with your name, photo and location.

Tips for a wedding destination in the south of France

Here are some practical tips for planning your wedding in the south.

Use a local wedding planner for a destination wedding

There is no shortage of wedding planners in the south but one of the best is Luxury Events Agency. A local wedding planner works closely with all suppliers. He can therefore give you a correct quote for a luxury service with exclusive services. To ensure you have a dream wedding, consider planning your wedding 6 months, a year in advance with the wedding planner of your choice. It is important to trust your wedding coordinator with the details to make your wedding a success. By knowing the city and the best addresses: florist, wedding decorator, renowned caterer, etc., your local wedding planner will be able to adapt to all situations and avoid any stress.

Using a local wedding photographer for your destination wedding

To be photographed by a local photographer is definitely more interesting than paying a part of the stay, a plane ticket and any other expenses for a photo pro to go with you. Why is this? In addition to the considerable savings, local photographers know the nooks and crannies of the South. Accustomed to wedding photo shoots in all contexts, they are better able to play with the lights, to know the sunset times or the twilights for a beautiful wedding photo.

Buy wedding insurance for your destination wedding

Wedding insurance is necessary for a wedding abroad or out of your area. Most venues offer this type of policy to ensure a safe wedding party. In this wedding insurance contract, there are:

Refund of expenses incurred in case of cancellation or postponement due to accident, illness, death or unavailability of the premises;
Civil liability of occasional tenants (castle, historical monument, manor, estate, hotel);
Material, physical and immaterial damages;
Possible food poisoning;
Accidental damage to the environment;
The guarantee « unavailability of persons » following an illness, an accident, a death (one of the fiancés, their parent, their witness, their brother and sister and their grandparents).

The price of wedding insurance with a subscription from one year to one month before the wedding date is proportional to the wedding budget. Example: a sum of 30 000 € is equivalent to an insurance of 849 € for a destination wedding.

Create the perfect itinerary for your wedding destination

Your wedding on the French Riviera, in Monaco, in Bordeaux or in Provence must be well planned with your guests in mind. The idea is to create itineraries that they will love and talk about for years to come.

The south is full of sites to visit; white sand beaches, turquoise waters, vineyards, lavender fields…
Enjoy water activities in summer or skiing in winter;
Taste the local products and wines,
Visit the markets and souvenir stores.

The idea is to live your love to the fullest with your loved ones and to share these good moments in an exceptional tropical setting.

Select bilingual suppliers for your wedding destination

Usually, a bilingual supplier or professional offers a better quality of work because they understand you better. English is a must in this environment. This set up is handled by your weddindg planner who knows your guest list, their native language and how to communicate with each one for a customized service.

Getting married on the other side of the country is the new trend to enjoy a total change of scenery.

Do you need our support and our expertise in the organization of a prestigious wedding? Do not hesitate to contact:

Luxury Events Agency

Sandrine Arnould

Ceo & founder

+33 (6)62 83 58 80

contact@luxury-events-agency.com