How to plan a destination wedding in Sri Lanka?

So, you've finally decided on Sri Lanka as your wedding destination? Now, that you are done with the initial stage of your destination wedding, here comes the major part. Can you handle the biggest day of your life in another country? There is a lot of preparation to make it as perfect as possible. Here are a few useful tips to help you out.

Come up with a budget

Unless you have enough money to spend infinitely, it is always best to come up with a budget to ensure that you won't get carried away with your expenditure. This can easily happen in Sri Lanka with so many options available.

A wedding planner

One of the things to consider before making any further arrangements is that you might not know anything about Sri Lanka in the first place since you are a foreigner. For instance, how would you get the decorations done? What will the registration process be? and many more questions! The best way to handle things would be to get a wedding planner. When it comes to destination weddings in Sri Lanka, many hotels offer event planners as well if you need one.

Start by booking your venue for the day

In Sri Lanka, weddings are taken in the grandest way possible. Therefore, no matter which part of Sri Lanka the hotel is in, it's likely to quickly get bookings for halls for weddings and other events. Book well ahead to get your venue on the day you want it is highly recommended. Also, you will need to confirm the venue to send out invitations. Some of your guests may even opt to stay at that same hotel if they are coming from abroad.

Decide on a wedding package

If you've selected the venue this is all well and good, but then there are various wedding packages that each hotel offers. For example, that offered by Uga Bay will be different from other hotels. When it comes to food and drink, you will have to go through the menus and consider a package that includes meat as well as vegan dishes for variety. Some hotels might also offer to do the décor for you. Almost all hotels in Sri Lanka lend a free room for the day and might even offer a night on the house. This being said, you always have the choice of selecting another hotel for your honeymoon.

Visit the destination in advance

You will have to definitely see the destination for yourself to make sure it is what you really want. During this visit, you can visit the venue, sample the food that will be served and even check out a few salons for the perfect makeup for your big day. You must look your best after all!

How about a traditional wedding?

Since you are having your wedding in Sri Lanka, how about going for a traditional Sri Lankan wedding? This will involve the bride dressing up in a wedding saree and being welcomed with blessings from traditional dancers. There will be a lot of chanting of blessings and many rituals will take place. Nonetheless, it is sure to be the most memorable wedding in the hearts of your guests. It will be worth the trouble coming from so many miles away in a plane to see this.

Select your transport

If you will be heading to another hotel for the honeymoon, then you will need to arrange some stylish transport. There are several options that car rentals put forward from vintage cars to the latest luxury cars.