Amy Abbotts - What you need to know before planning your first destination wedding.

• How to determine the best destinations to recommend based on the client’s needs and overall wedding vision • Researching any blackout dates for the destination (national holidays, celebrations that might spike travel costs, etc.) • Tips for finding LGBTQ-friendly destination s • Organizing travel efficiently (including transportation once arrived to the destination) • Picking up tasks that couples or clients might forget • Working personalized touches like decor into a venue space without regular site visits • Managing long-distance communication between vendors • Destination wedding trends