Planning guides

Destination wedding guest planning guides

Practical guides for couples hosting guests far from home: welcome bags, itineraries, group activities and the "Things to do" page of your wedding website.

Wedding welcome bag ideas

40 wedding welcome bag ideas for destination weddings: essentials, local treats, hangover kits and the itinerary card guests actually keep.

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Guest itinerary template

How to write a destination wedding itinerary for guests, with a day-by-day template, a real example and tips for free time.

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Wedding website "Things to Do"

What to put in the Things to Do or Travel section of your wedding website on Zola, Joy, The Knot or Minted, with examples you can copy.

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Group activities for guests

The best group activities for wedding guests at destination weddings: boat days, cooking classes, wine tours and more, with booking tips.

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Wedding weekend events

How to plan a destination wedding weekend schedule: welcome party ideas, rehearsal dinner, day-after brunch and free time for guests.

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Out-of-town guests checklist

A practical checklist for hosting out-of-town and destination wedding guests: room blocks, transport, information, activities and budget.

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Best destination wedding locations

The best destination wedding locations judged from the guest side: easy flights, things to do, food, budget options and the best season.

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Destination wedding guest etiquette

Destination wedding etiquette for guests and couples: who pays for what, whether to give a gift, plus-ones, RSVP timing and what to wear.

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Day-after wedding ideas

20 day-after wedding ideas for destination weddings: brunches, boat days, pool parties, tastings and easy group activities for tired guests.

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