Destination weddings are fun, because you get to have a wedding and a vacation in one. There are so many new beautiful places to see, and new memories to make. However, destination weddings require a lot of planning which is very time- consuming. We want to ensure that your wedding day is hassle-free and on time. Here are some tips that you can use to ensure you wedding runs on time.

1. Hire a wedding planner: The benefits of a wedding planner cannot be overstated. They ensure the wedding goes to plan, and is kept on time. Read our article here on the benefits of hiring a wedding planner.

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2. Make a family photos list: Having a photo list will ensure that everyone knows when they should begin moving to get their photos taken. You can have someone calling the names out, or you can give each of your family members a copy of the list. This will keep the flow going, and it will keep your wedding on time!
3. Have a wedding day schedule and share it with vendors/friends who are helping: Making a schedule is always a good idea, especially when each task is on a timeline. Sharing it with vendors and friends who are helping with the wedding will keep everyone on the same place, and will help each person to work effectively in achieving the same goals.
4. Do not leave anything(except getting ready) to the last minute: According to Murphy’s law, “anything that can go wrong will go wrong”. Do not leave anything to the last minute, or you will most likely find yourself without enough time to do everything. Ensure you carry out all your required tasks at least a day in advance, if possible.
5. Ask for help from your friends and family: Do not be afraid to ask for help. Getting more assistance will ensure your wedding runs on time. We are sure your loving friends and family will have no problem with helping you run a few errands.
6. Give your guests a buffer (while on vacation people tend to move slower): If you need your guests to show up at 2, tell them 1:45. This will ensure everyone shows up on time, and your day will run with ease.
7. Hire vendors to do EVERYTHING that your budget allows, so you can focus on enjoying your day: If you can spare the money, hiring vendors will ensure your wedding follows your timeline. Florists, cake designers, make-up artists, photographers, and a wedding planner will do all the work for you, and will do it on time. This will also ensure that you have time on your hands to enjoy your day!
8. Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep will result in discoordination of thought which will lead to you not doing your tasks efficiently. The more sleep you get, the more efficient you will be. You will do what you need to be done to the best of your abilities and on time.
9. Make a to do/to bring list for the wedding day: Having a list will ensure that you do not forget anything. If you forget something important on the day of your wedding, you will have to try sourcing it, and that will lead to everything running off time. Sit down, think of everything you need on your wedding day, and write it down. It will work in your favor.
10. Pack anything for the wedding day BEFORE the wedding day: This is very important in ensuring that your day runs flawlessly. Do not wait until the wedding day to pack, and if you can bring them to your wedding venue a day early, if you can.

 

Photo by: Rowell Photography 

 

About Borghinvilla: With breathtaking views of the Caribbean sea, Borghinvilla is the perfect spot for couples looking for a unique, private and personalized wedding and event venue.  Located on the border of St.Ann and Trelawny Jamaica, Borghinvilla is centrally located to many of the hotels and resorts in the Montego Bay, Trelawny, Runaway Bay and Ocho  Rios areas.   This wedding and event venue is available year round to  host celebrations, vow renewals and other special events.   Boasting 2  acres of lush Jamaican flowers, plants and a stunning seaside cliff view of the Caribbean sea, this location is sure to impress!  You will love our mix of North American service standards mixed with the warm,  friendly service of Jamaicans.  

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Having a destination wedding in Jamaica is always unique as it’s a country rich in culture.  You get to exchange your vows surrounded with nothing but Caribbean beauty! Jamaica is known worldwide for its food, music, and people. In this country, you can never run out of ideas to please your wedding guests. When your guests have travelled to Jamaica for your wedding and you want to give them a thank you gift, here are 8 great guest favor ideas for your destination wedding.

1. Appleton’s rum: Everyone loves Appleton Rum! Treat your guests to the taste of this beautifully complex and aromatic rum. The bottles can even be customized with the bride and groom’s name.
2. Blue Mountain Coffee: The Blue Mountain Coffee is one of Jamaica’s treasures, grown in the famous Blue Mountains. Your guests will be pleased with the taste of Jamaican greatness, and will thank you for introducing them to it!
3. Hot Sauce: Jamaica has a variety of hot sauces that are all equally good, and really hot and spicy! These hot sauces add a flavor that will have your guests closing their eyes in delight when they try it.
4. Jerk Seasoning: Give your guests this and they will have a piece of Jamaica with them in their homes. The country is famous for its jerk chicken and this is highly due to the amazing jerk seasonings. This goody will have your guests jerk chicken tasting of island goodness.
5. Jamaican snacks: Jamaica has a variety of snacks that taste magnificent. They are filled with flavor and are sure to have your guests licking their fingers. A good one to try is Reggae Carmella, this snack really packs the Jamaican culture in one bag!
6. Mini Rum Cakes: Just hearing that name is delicious. We are sure all your guests will love you for this treat!
7. Jamaican shot glasses: Shots, shots, shots, shots! These shot glasses have the imprint of Jamaica on the outside. Give your guests this treat and they will remember the island, every time they decide to take a shot!
8. Jamaica shirts: Brand Jamaica is popular worldwide, and your guests will definitely love to have a Jamaican shirt to represent the small island. It is a perfect treat to remind them of the fun time they had when they visited

Photo by: Merrick Cousley 

About Borghinvilla: With breathtaking views of the Caribbean sea, Borghinvilla is the perfect spot for couples looking for a unique, private and personalized wedding and event venue.  Located on the border of St.Ann and Trelawny Jamaica, Borghinvilla is centrally located to many of the hotels and resorts in the Montego Bay, Trelawny, Runaway Bay and Ocho  Rios areas.   This wedding and event venue is available year round to  host celebrations, vow renewals and other special events.   Boasting 2  acres of lush Jamaican flowers, plants and a stunning seaside cliff view of the Caribbean sea, this location is sure to impress!  You will love our mix of North American service standards mixed with the warm,  friendly service of Jamaicans.  

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/borghinvilla

Website: http://www.borghinvilla.com

Photography is an investment! You get to freeze a special moment in your life and capture it forever. Your wedding will be one of the biggest days of your life, and you want to ensure that the photographic memories are beautiful and capable of vicariously transporting you back to the day you said, “I do”. A lot of individuals, in an effort to save money, get their family member or friend to do the photography for their wedding, and end up being sorry, wishing they had hired a professional. We have arranged for you ten reasons why you should hire a professional photographer for your wedding.

1. They give you great, professional results: They are pros, and most of them have done hundreds of weddings, getting better and better each time. They also have their reputation and image to uphold, so they will ensure that they do a good job, so you can in turn recommend them to your social groups.

When you pay for a professional with all of their expensive professional equipment, knowledge, experience and know how, you are in fact paying for a “guarantee”.   What is peace of mind worth to you?  To know that on your wedding day, all you have to worry about is getting married because you have a professional at the helm- A historian for lack of a better term, documenting the moments and immortalizing the memories of your special day.

Rohan Laylor (http://www.phatdogvisuals.com/)

 

2. They are committed: They have to show up on the day of your wedding, because they would have signed a contract with you. While your close friends and family can bail out at the last minute, professional photographers cannot. In the unlikely event of an emergency, they will send someone in to replace them as they have a network of other professionals.
3. They will always have back-ups: On your wedding day, a professional photographer will have back-up cameras, back-up batteries, and even a backup photographer just in case he falls ill. They will also have backups of your wedding photos in case of a hard drive failure or any other disasters that can happen.
4. Your wedding photos are one of the only things you will have from your wedding: After your wedding is done and gone, photography archives the details. The one thing you will always have from your wedding is the photographs: you will show them to your future children, it may even be the last professional photo of elderly guests before they pass, and you will look at them when you want to have a walk down memory lane. For something that important, it is worth hiring the right person for the job!

“Hiring a professional photographer comes with the peace of mind that you are letting your friends and family enjoy your wedding, with experience to rely on. It is more than just photography, photographers have seen the past so much times, they can help with your future.”

Rowell Photography (http://www.rowellphoto.com/)

 

5. A professional photographer has a shot sheet and a timeline of events. They will know the shots that they want to take, and when to take them. They will sit down with the bride and groom and discuss all the shots that must be taken. A rookie photographer will not take the time out to do all of these things, and he or she will end up ruining the photographs for your wedding and possibly missing key events.
6. They will capture all the great moments: A professional will ensure that all the perfect moments of your wedding are captured at great angles, with great quality. Amateurs will miss the big moments of your wedding. Moments you can never get back.

“Weddings are intricate, emotional and complex events. They happen fast and usually there is a lot going on. A professional photographer knows what is essential for capturing the energy of the day, what is crucial and can’t possibly be missed. They will also have the unique ability to see the moment and catch it well before it fades away, immortalizing it in a way that makes sense visually. That requires a unique ability to instantly decide on both composition and technical settings. It calls for a trained eye, one which will know how to seize every creative opportunity before it passes.”

Manuela Stefan (http://www.manuelastefan.com/)

 

7. A professional photographer will have you looking good in all your photos. They are highly experienced and they know how to make you feel comfortable and natural when you are taking your photos. This does not come only from skill but from years and years of experience, the best equipment and hours of editing.

 

 

About Borghinvilla: With breathtaking views of the Caribbean sea, Borghinvilla is the perfect spot for couples looking for a unique, private and personalized wedding and event venue.  Located on the border of St.Ann and Trelawny Jamaica, Borghinvilla is centrally located to many of the hotels and resorts in the Montego Bay, Trelawny, Runaway Bay and Ocho  Rios areas.   This wedding and event venue is available year round to  host celebrations, vow renewals and other special events.   Boasting 2  acres of lush Jamaican flowers, plants and a stunning seaside cliff view of the Caribbean sea, this location is sure to impress!  You will love our mix of North American service standards mixed with the warm,  friendly service of Jamaicans.  

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/borghinvilla

Website: http://www.borghinvilla.com