Getting Married In...Guide to Destination Weddings

planning a destination wedding - getting married in another state We don't need to tell you, planning a wedding is a lot of work and lots of details. The last thing you want to do is show up for your destination wedding unprepared. If you're planning a wedding out of your home state, you need to find out about legalities, waiting periods, permits and what to expect.

To help with the details, we've pulled together some of the facts for top wedding destinations. Check out the requirements for marriage licenses, venue permits and seasonal trends and check one bit of planning off your list.

  • Find out what you'll need to do to make the wedding not just fabulous, but legally legit.
 
  • Know what the weather is typically like for the season.
 
  • Plan an indoor backup venue for an outdoor or beach wedding.
 
  • Get to know the wedding vacation rental options you'll have in the area and nearby entertainment and attractions.

Your wedding will be an unforgettable day. Plan for those details now and all you'll have to think about on the big day is how wonderful everything turned out.

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  • martha's vineyard wedding venue 7-bedroom, 5,000-sq-ft Victorian-style home with wraparound porch, gourmet kitchen, huge dining room, gardens, and close proximity to the beach






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  • hamptons wedding venue 7-bedroom colonial home in wooded area, with hot tub, salt water pool, spacious decks, gazebo, exercise room, two kitchens, 3 miles from the beach


 




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