Welcome to the DW Board!
Getting Started
Destination weddings come in all different forms- destination elopements, private destination weddings (just the couple/no guests), intimate destination weddings (immediate family/very close friends only) and larger destination weddings (many guests are invited to share in the day!)
Although everyone is welcome to post, this board is primarily geared toward couples planning a wedding away from their home and/or their families' homes.
Feel free to use the search tool on this board to find tons of excellent advice and information! If you can't find your answer, or the original post is outdated, please feel to start a new thread to get the latest advice. PLEASE keep in mind that this particular board is a bit slower than some of the others. So, some of the more recent posts may be a year or more old. Please take a look at the original post date before responding. It may be best to create a new post to receive the best advice from the forum.
If you are planning a destination wedding within the United States, the local boards (<----- clicky link) may also be of assistance, as they tend to be better resources for finding feedback on vendors.
Guide to DW Board Traditions & Etiquette
Are you new to the DW board? Or just wondering about some of the customs of the DW board? Please take a moment to read this little guide to (almost) everything you need to know about being a DW knottie.This guide was updated in November 2011 by kimmykupcakes. It was first created by StLucia818, katers1279 and fijibabyk. A copy can also be found on the DW Brides bio for reference.
1. DW Brides Bio - The DW Brides Bio (<----- clicky link) is a list of DW Knotties, mostly from the past, that includes information such as locations, venues, wedding dates and contact info. The DW Brides Bio is a great tool for finding other DW knotties, how to contact them, their planning bios to visit for reference, ideas and more. Please keep in mind that this Bio is no longer maintained and contacting a DW knottie may not yield a response.
2. DW FAQ- Wondering whether you're required to pay for guests to attend your DW? If it’s alright to have an at home reception? Or who you can invite to what? Then check out the DW Etiquete Q&A (<----- clicky link) for answers to these questions and many more you probably never even knew you needed to know.
3. Knotiquette - The DW board is a very laid back and welcoming board but there are a few etiquette rules you should know so please click here (<----- clicky link) for a little lesson in knotiquette. You will also find information on how to create a siggy, how to do a PIP and many other helpful tips.
4. Bio Help - Bios are a great way to share ideas with other brides and give them a little glimpse into your wedding planning. If you need help creating a bio, please feel free to ask others on the board.
5. After you return from your wedding, please be sure to post: If you had to do it again... What would you do again? What wouldn't you have done? What should you have done?The Good, The Bad, the Ugly - Let's hear a recap of your wedding (and trip)! Don't leave anything out!
We hope this guide has helped you learn a little more about the DW board and its traditions. If you have any questions, feel free to ask someone on the DW board!
Happy Planning!