ST BARTS WEDDING PLANNING |
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- DO be realistic about your hair & makeup options
While a St Barts wedding is be a dream come true, tropical breezes,
heat and humidity can do damage to hair and makeup. When planning
a St Barts destination wedding, take the elements into consideration
before choosing your hairstyle. Listen to the experts provided by Premium IV. For a beach or other outdoor ceremony,
seriously consider an up-do. This tried and true style will keep
you looking polished all night. If you are determined to wear
your locks down, Premium IV's stylist will spend the day with you
touching up your makeup and hair so you do not have a tangled
and messy do by the time you enter the reception.
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- DO Dress Appropriately
While most people cannot imagine anything but a tuxedo,
anything that is black or made of woollen is not a good idea. This may look good in good in pictures, however your groom passing out. Think of more of a St Barts island feel and a lightweight linen
suit.
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- Do Entertain your guests
A St Barts destination wedding is more complex than a wedding back home, you have invited your friends and family to a wedding, but they are also on vacation. For Have Premium IV plan activities for them, boat trips, island tours, cocktails, meals together at restaurants.
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- DON’T feel obligated to plan every minute
On the other hand, guests are on vacation, too. Do provide them
with activity options and a short itinerary for the week so they
know where to find you. However, definitely allow them time to
explore the St Barts on their own.
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- DO be flexible
Whether it is about the minister or the décor, recognize
that with a St Barts destination wedding you may not have as many
options when it comes to clergy, photographers, even flowers.
If you are set on a Lutheran minister or an 8mm cinematographer,
recognize that Premium IV may have to fly someone in to handle these
tasks. Ultimately, approaching the event by being flexible will
relieve stress on everyone’s part and save you some money
as well.
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- DON’T go it alone
Never plan a St Barts destination wedding on your own.
In doing so, you are risking disappointments such as your cake
not showing up, flowers being late, etc.. Premium IV are there to make sure everything runs smoothly
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- DO trust the experts
Once you’ve found Premium IV to handle your
day, trust your judgment and their guidance, especially in a location
where you may or may not have visited. While things like the direction
of the setting sun and timing of high tide may not be of concern
to you, it will definitely be on the mind of your wedding planner
, who are ultimately there to ensure you have a flawless wedding
day.
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- DON’T expect everyone you invite to attend
Traveling is expensive and because of this, expect a certain percentage
of your guests to decline your invite. While this can be initially
disappointing, it will make for a much more intimate celebration.
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- DO embrace the culture
St Barts life is like no other. Because of this, you would be
doing your guests an injustice if you did not introduce them to
the unique culture of this beautiful French island. You’re
in the Caribbean, start your cocktail hour off with Mojitos.
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No matter what, remember that you choose a St Barts island wedding
to relax and give your guests an experience like no other. If you
keep this in perspective throughout the planning, your wedding celebration
will seem perfect even if there are a few hiccups during the week. |
