The biggest trend to hit weddings in the past decade is the
destination wedding. Whether on a Caribbean beach or in the Italian
countryside, more and more couples throw their weddings far from home.
The idea is an exciting one, but planning long distance can be
complicated.

In The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings,
Carley Roney and JoAnn Gregoli break down the unique process of planning
from afar—from deciding on your destination to whether or not you
should fly in your officiant—and all the legal and practical
considerations in between. Armed with a variety of experts on the
subject, tips, and lessons from couples who have been through the
experience, this book is jam-packed with checklists and practical,
insightful advice from wedding people in-the-know.

With so many
intricacies to take care of, couples “wedding away” need a
clear game plan. The Knot Guide to Destination Weddings ensures
no detail, big or small, will fall through the cracks. The authors
tackle:

•picking out and booking the perfect
location
•listings of the top wedding spots
worldwide
•establishing the wedding budgets
•hiring
planners and/or vendors from a distance
•the etiquette of
destination weddings
•countless ways to make your wedding
unique
•legal marriage requirements for foreign
locales
•planning a full weekend of events, including the
reception, rehearsal dinner, and guest activities
•using the
Internet to coordinate the event