• 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.

• 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.

• 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. Have Premium IV plan activities for them, boat trips, island tours, cocktails, meals together at restaurants.

• DON’T feel obliged 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

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