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For example is it more important to have a great photographer than a string quartet? \n© [www.weddingsabroadguide.com-All](www.weddingsabroadguide.com-All) rights reserved Page 1/7 \nDECIDE HOW TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING ABROAD \n Determine the style of wedding you would like to have and how much involvement you would like to have in its planning. \n Decide if you would like to use a Wedding Planner, a Tour Operator or plan your wedding yourself. \nFor further information: \n[www.weddingsabroadguide.com/organise-a-wedding-abroad.html](www.weddingsabroadguide.com/organise-a-wedding-abroad.html) \n DECIDE IF YOU WILL HAVE EXTRA WEDDING CELEBRATIONS \nWhen getting married abroad most couples hold extra activities and celebrations. \nFor further information \n[www.weddingsabroadguide.com/extra-celebrations.html](www.weddingsabroadguide.com/extra-celebrations.html) \n Decide if you will have a rehearsal or pre-wedding day dinner. \n Decide if you will have a post wedding day breakfast or lunch. \n If you are holding extra celebrations investigate and book appropriate venues. \n Decide if you will organise group sightseeing activities. Investigate possible activities. \n Decide if you will have a party upon your return home. If yes, add this to your budget, compile a guest list and investigate and book venue. \n SELECT WEDDING SUPPLIERS \n Wedding Planner or Tour Operator Videographer \n Ceremony Venue Musicians for ceremony \n Celebrant / Priest Band or DJ for reception \n Reception Venue Wedding party transportation for wedding day \n Caterer Guest transportation for wedding day \n Florist Babysitter for wedding day or evening reception \n Wedding Cake Supplier Hairdresser \n Photographer Make-Up Artist \n© [www.weddingsabroadguide.com-All](www.weddingsabroadguide.com-All) rights reserved Page 2/7 \nBeauty Therapist Bridal Shop \n Rental Equipment Companies-Marquee, Bridal Shoe Shop \nFurniture, Lighting, Sound System etc Lingerie Shop \n Party & Wedding Supply Shop Suit Hire or Suit Shop \n Wedding Insurance Jewellers \n Travel Insurance Hotels / Accommodation \n Gift List Registry Venues for extra celebrations and activities \n Wedding Invitation Designer Translator \n Stationery Supplier / Printer Foreign Embassy or Consulate \n Airlines \nFor hints and tips on choosing your suppliers \n[w","cbCaigjyQPIAuE2g","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigjyQPIAuE2g","pdf",44796,7,"English","# Planning checklist\n## Select wedding destination\n## Confirm legal and residency requirements\n## Select wedding date\n## Compile guest list\n## Set wedding budget\n## Decide how to plan your wedding abroad\n## Decide if you will have extra wedding celebrations\n## Select wedding suppliers\n## Plan wedding ceremony\n## Plan wedding reception","[{\"question\":\"What items are important when planning the wedding ceremony and reception?\",\"answer\":\"For the ceremony, choose the type, venue, music, readings, and vows, and incorporate desired customs. 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