✈️ How to Plan a Destination Wedding (Without Losing Your Mind or Passport)
- makemywish planners
- Apr 15
- 3 min read
So, you’ve decided to ditch the traditional ballroom for a beach in Goa or a palace in Rajasthan? First of all—excellent choice. Destination weddings are magical, intimate, and just the right amount of main character energy.
But let’s be honest—planning one can feel like solving a Rubik’s cube… in another time zone.
Fret not, lovebirds. Here’s your no-nonsense, no-panic guide to pulling off a destination wedding like a total boss (minus the Excel nightmares).
1. Pick the Place That Screams You
Beachy? Royal? Mountain chill? Italian vineyard vibes? Pick a place that feels like your story.
Bonus points if it’s easy for guests to reach and doesn’t require 3 connecting flights, a boat, and a camel.
💡 Pro Tip: Check weather patterns! No one wants a monsoon Haldi.
2. Budget, Baby
Destination doesn’t always mean $$$.
Be honest about how much you want to spend and where.
A dreamy locale + a limited guest list = more magic, less madness.
💡 Save on: Printed invites. Go digital—your guests are on Instagram anyway.
3. The Guest List: Quality Over Quantity
A stunning venue on the top of the hill, a heritage site or a beach you adore might not allow more than a certain number of people and an intimate wedding is the key to hosting the wedding of your dreams without any hassle.
This is your moment to avoid the “Do we have to invite that father's cousin?” dilemma. Keep it intimate. Invite the ones you can ugly cry in front of.
4. Visit If You Can (But Zoom if You Can’t)
A recce trip is gold, but planners and good Wi-Fi exist for a reason.
Tour venues in your pajamas. We won’t judge.
5. Hire a Planner Who Knows the Ground Game
Repeat after us: You. Cannot. Do. This. Alone. Find a planner who knows the language, the locals, and the secret to getting flower elephants on time.
📋 They'll be your fairy Godperson—with a spreadsheet.
6. Theme It Like You Mean It
Let your location inspire you. Coconut water welcome drinks in Goa? Yes please.
dunes and folk music in Rajasthan? You got it.
📸 And yes, the 'Gram will thank you.
7. Your Guests Are Packing Too
Once your guest list is locked, send out a cheerful and informative welcome email that sets the tone for the celebration. Include a thoughtful packing checklist (yes, sunscreen and dance-friendly juttis count), share clickable Google Map pins for every venue and hotel, and attach a cute, aesthetically pleasing itinerary so everyone knows where to be, when, and what to wear. Trust us—this little effort will save you from a flood of “What time is the Sangeet again?” texts.
Happy guests = happy you.
8. Add Buffer Days
Give yourself those crucial buffer days — Come early enough to settle in, adjust to the vibe, and soak in the space that’s going to host your most special memories.
Take this time to breathe — literally and emotionally. Practice your entries, get into character, and walk around in that 10kg lehenga till it feels like a second skin. .
Staying late after events also gives you room to wind down, do proper goodbyes, and not rush through the final moments.
Your mind and body will thank you for not cramming everything into tight timelines.
It’s not about the flowers, the flights, or the food. It’s about love, laughter, and a lifetime together. Take a second to soak it in. This is your fairytale.
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