Trotting the globe with a wedding dress in tow is no small feat. This planner takes the mystery out of staging the perfect destination wedding by outlining all of the essential information that couples need to know. Professional Destination Wedding Planner Alison Hotchkiss gives expert advice on everything from choosing the location and setting a budget to managing the production from afar and preparing guests for the big event. Helpful worksheets and checklists make organization a breeze, and roomy pockets are included for stowing documents or odds and ends. Whether the location is the bride's old hometown, a tropical island, or anywhere in between, adventurous couples can be sure they'll get hitched without a hitch!
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Alison Hotchkiss, a Destination Wedding Planner, has planned over 100 destination weddings. She lives in San Francisco.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By cmniki729
Format:Spiral-bound
You don't have be to engaged or planning a wedding to enjoy this book! I recently picked up a copy to gift an engaged friend who is thinking of traveling for her wedding and was truly impressed with the ideas and helpful hints in this book. Useful planners are truly hard to come by and this one is a must have for all brides. The planner starts with a quiz to help the bride decide what type of wedding is the best fit for her personality- although I am not in the planning process, it was fun to determine that I'm a destination wedding girl at heart.
The book is also filled with useful information applicable to all weddings such as how to set a budget, a list of standard expenses, how to craft the guest list, important questions to ask vendors, wedding etiquette questions and so on. There are useful tools such as a wedding count down timeline and a gift log so the bride can keep track of everything in one place. Most of all this planer offers a peace of mind- if you read this book it will help answer so many questions and keep you on track with everything you need to do or delegate!
I also like how the book offers a list of wedding resources, unique ideas, fun websites and beautiful images from weddings the author has planned.
I used to give a kate spade calendar to my engaged friends to help map out their wedding planning but the paper quality and images used in this book are far superior quality! This is my new "go-to" present for all friends who are getting married. I highly recommend it!
The book is also filled with useful information applicable to all weddings such as how to set a budget, a list of standard expenses, how to craft the guest list, important questions to ask vendors, wedding etiquette questions and so on. There are useful tools such as a wedding count down timeline and a gift log so the bride can keep track of everything in one place. Most of all this planer offers a peace of mind- if you read this book it will help answer so many questions and keep you on track with everything you need to do or delegate!
I also like how the book offers a list of wedding resources, unique ideas, fun websites and beautiful images from weddings the author has planned.
I used to give a kate spade calendar to my engaged friends to help map out their wedding planning but the paper quality and images used in this book are far superior quality! This is my new "go-to" present for all friends who are getting married. I highly recommend it!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By h.johnson
Format:Spiral-bound
a planner should keep track of everything imaginable AND be super easy to navigate (very important when you find yourself going back to the best parts -- and in this case, again and AGAIN!)
*bonus* when the pockets keep you organized with the odds and ends you gather along the way, space to sketch/paste ideas for dresses, hair, etc. is included, and *icing on the cake* when it somehow inspires you every single time you flip through!
love the checklists and tips (list of things to *delegate*? hello?!!). love that it's scalable and appropriate whether you've having an all-out To Do, or the most intimitate gathering. love alison's laid back style -- spot-on for the chill destination wedding we all dream about. LOVE this planner!!!
*bonus* when the pockets keep you organized with the odds and ends you gather along the way, space to sketch/paste ideas for dresses, hair, etc. is included, and *icing on the cake* when it somehow inspires you every single time you flip through!
love the checklists and tips (list of things to *delegate*? hello?!!). love that it's scalable and appropriate whether you've having an all-out To Do, or the most intimitate gathering. love alison's laid back style -- spot-on for the chill destination wedding we all dream about. LOVE this planner!!!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A Kid's Review
Format:Spiral-bound
I am recently engaged and came across this planner online. It has been extremely helpful in determining important planning decisions that I was unaware of. Most importantly, it has helped me get organized. I love the authors website-the images are crisp and her events inspiring.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good jumping off point for considering a destination wedding
The most helpful portion of this planner is the budget and how differently monies are allocated for an on location wedding coordinator, air travel, hotels, a welcome party, group... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paul Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Made a wonderful gift
I bought this as an engagement gift for my best friend. She loves it, says it gives her excellent ideas and keeps her very organized.
Published 6 months ago by TAnn
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible Condition
I received the planner in a timely manner.
BUT the book is destroyed. Black marker on front of book, Bent and scratched very badly. Read more
BUT the book is destroyed. Black marker on front of book, Bent and scratched very badly. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best planner for destination weddings
I brought this book with me to Jamaica for my site visit, and it was SO incredibly helpful. It is detailed, reminded me of all the questions I couldn't forget and gives helpful... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Melanie D
5.0 out of 5 stars
So great!!
This guide is AWESOME. I've been searching blogs and websites for almost a year planning our destination wedding, so I'd say I already know a good amount of information. Read more
Published 21 months ago by areadersMA
2.0 out of 5 stars
Don't bother!
Upon initially receiving this book and going through it I liked it. Now that I have learned a lot about destination planning and am in the process of planning this is one book I... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kristy
5.0 out of 5 stars
SOOOO HELPFUL!
I ABSOLUTELY loved this book and found it to be one of the most helpful tools in planning my destination wedding (I was married in Mexico). Read more
Published on May 9, 2011 by Allyson
4.0 out of 5 stars
good organizer
I like this organizer. It has pockets that are useful. I like most of the material in the planner. It was good for organizing my paperwork in the pockets. Read more
Published on January 18, 2011 by A. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for the Bride and Groom
I bought this for one of my best friends who did not know where to start. All she had was her date set and her location. I gave this to her for Christmas ans she was so happy. Read more
Published on January 4, 2011 by Rach1981
4.0 out of 5 stars
Comprehensive Planner
This is a very comprehensive planner nicely bound in a spiral binding. Best feature is the quiz to determine if this is really the wedding option for you. Read more
Published on December 21, 2010 by Candace McWilliams
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