Hi, I am Amanda Williams, arising Junior at Harvard College and I am also working at Hurd Publishing—publishers of Martha’s Vineyard wedding magazine and other helpful and informative publications.

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Here are some tips on planning a destination wedding. A destination wedding really is a family and friend reunion planned around the wedding. So here are some tips to help you get through it.

1. Plan ahead.
2. Send save the date cards.
3. Hire a local wedding planner who knows the vendors and ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of the area where you will be holding your wedding.
4. Research accommodation options for your guests.
5. Hire a local limousine companies to alleviate the transportations stress on your guests.
6. Plan fun activities for you guests on the days leading up to your wedding. This can include excursions and tours of the area where you are holding your wedding.

Remember, planning ahead will help make your special day memorable for you and for your guests.