Planning a destination wedding on a tropical island like Bali, Phuket or Koh Samui? Here are some essential questions you must ask yourself when choosing an island wedding venue. Use this destination wedding venue checklist to find the perfect haven to host your dreamy wedding.
Capacity
Can the venue accommodate the number of guests expected? If you want a large celebration of 100 guests, can the villa of your choice host a gathering that big?
Perfect spots
Which areas are best for your entrance so that all eyes are on you? How about the ceremony? Do you want a backdrop of the ocean or tropical gardens? Is there a place where a dance floor can be laid?
Make Up Trials
Have you tried on your wedding makeup in the tropical climate? Does it hold up in the humidity? Our team can connect you with the best make up artists on the island who understand local weather and how to make you look your best throughout the ceremony.
Venues for the programme
When you choose a wedding venue, you have to look at the versatility of the villa. Which areas can be used for the reception? Is it a sit-down formal dinner or a mingling cocktail reception? Is there a games night, and where can it be hosted?
Villa accommodation
A very important criteria for big families is the sleeping capacity of the villa. Can your friends and family stay at the wedding villa with you? This is an important point in your destination wedding venue checklist.
Tropical creatures
What might seem like a silly point can sometimes play spoilsport in your wedding. Tropical islands attract insects and mosquitoes so your event planner must be ready to ward these off. What kind of mosquito repellent will they arrange for? Got that covered?
Event organiser
Have you chosen an experienced event organiser? The success of a destination wedding, especially one that you’re planning remotely, depends largely on how good your event organiser is. Allow our team to connect you with the best event organisers on the island and tick it off your checklist.
Culinary vision
What kind of food do you want at the reception? Do you have specific dishes or cuisines in mind? Or do you want to incorporate local elements in your food. Whatever your culinary vision, it can be brought to life by professional caterers.
Entertainment
What entertainment do you have in mind for your events? It is important to know that certain places may not allow fireworks or sky lanterns. Your event organiser should know the wide variety of options that you have for entertaining your guests.
Congratulations and special thanks to Sam & Cath for the images above.
WEDDING VENUE: Villa Semarapura | LOCATION: Cemagi Beach, Bali, Indonesia | EVENT PLANNER: Hitch’d
FLOWERS & CANDLES: Gloriosa | CATERING: Dijon | PHOTOGRAPHY: Terralogical
Plan your dream wedding without a hitch by hosting it at an elite haven. Let us help you get the inspiration you need to create the perfect event. Once you’ve picked your stunning destination wedding venue, the Elite Havens events team is ready to make your wedding dreams come true. Contact us at events@elitehavens.com.
