Brides guide to saying 'I do' abroad:

At Hard Rock Hotel All Inclusive Collection we’re experts in curating the perfect destination wedding, so we wanted to share some advice on getting hitched abroad.

Your wedding day is a big deal, so it’s important to make sure that the added pressure of saying ‘I do’ overseas doesn’t cause more stress than necessary. We’re here to help you clue up before you fly to minimise any hiccups and ensure your day goes exactly how you planned.

A destination wedding is your chance to have a once in a lifetime celebration and create a truly unique and memorable wedding day. Hard Rock Hotels All Inclusive Collection have four amazing hotel locations including Cancun, Riviera Maya & Vallarta in Mexico and the stunning Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.  Inspired by the picture perfect Caribbean setting, romance is something we do well, really well.  And we know that saying ‘I do’ is all about romance and creating the perfect day, but we also understand that there are logistics with a destination wedding that could prove challenging for any bride.

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We have put together few helpful tips and hints to make it a special and lasting memory that will leave you with no worries when you reach the altar!

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• The likelihood of getting your entire extended family, mum's Pilates group and those long lost Aunts you haven't seen in 10 years AND all your friends to a destination wedding is a challenge, and maybe not a possibility based on budget unless you own a private jet!  But that doesn't mean that you can't share the moment with them all. Before the day note down together what you want from your wedding photos, what sort of style suits you best as a couple and where do you want your photos taken. This will all help your photographer to capture the day how you remember it and convey those feelings through your wedding album, hence you can then be rest assured that you will be able to re live the moment with those who couldn’t join you when you’re back home.  Also think about having a wedding video made to capture the highlights of the day - you can ask a handful of guests to capture a different part of the day each, edit them together and share on Instagram.

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• Take the opportunity of a non-traditional church ceremony to create your own wedding vows and show your partner how much they mean to you. This show of emotion is sure to make your wedding day even more memorable and romantic, it also allows you to inject a bit of your personalities into the day and we’re all about unique style here at Hard Rock - we’ve even had brides parachute into their beach ceremony.

• Don’t forget that your beauty regime may have to be altered to the climate of your chosen destination venue. Make sure you find a sun cream that suits your skin before you go, test a few weeks before - and try your makeup over it.  Our Hard Rock Spa has a variety of treatments that will have you looking and feeling a million dollars in time to sashay up the aisle.

• Tag your honeymoon onto your wedding destination, there’s something so romantic about not having to pack, to travel, o worry, after saying ‘I do’ - to simply wake up in the beauty of tropical paradise as husband and wife with nowhere to go and nowhere to be.

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• Remember that if you’re saying your vows on the beach you won’t need those wedding shoes you budgeted for. Put the money saved towards a romantic trip whilst you’re away, Mexico is such vibrant, exciting and cosmopolitan country and for something a little different we would recommend hiring a car and taking yourselves on a self guided tour of Mayan ruins like Chichen Itza at your own pace. With so many photo opportunities along the way it’ll be a fun and exciting adventure to kick start your married life together.
  

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• Leave the rest to the professionals, as much as you want to be in control on your wedding day you also want to remember to have fun.  Your wedding planner has done this many times before, they know the ins and outs of the destination, what to expect and they’ve already got a plan B should it rain in paradise. We offer an all inclusive package that will take the weight off your shoulders and includes sparkling house wine, honeymoon dinner, in room breakfast and a Jacuzzi experience to name a few blissful features.

Tips provided by the wedding team at Hard Rock Hotels All Inclusive Collection.