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Planning a wedding<\/span><\/a> is tough, but imagine doing it from thousands of miles away. Bringing a <\/span>destination wedding<\/span><\/a> to life comes with its own unique set of challenges. With all that added distance, narrowing down <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> options or assembling your dream <\/span>team of vendors<\/span><\/a> can be difficult. Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone. Hiring a destination <\/span>wedding planner<\/span><\/a> can easily prevent these inevitable hurdles you’ll face.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a local wedding professional on your team is key to a stress-free celebration anywhere in the world. Not only can they make game-changing recommendations, but they’ll also fill in any gaps you’re unable to address from far away. From <\/span>expected costs<\/span><\/a> to where to start your vendor search, we’re covering everything you need to know about hiring a destination wedding planner. <\/span><\/p>\n

Why Should You Hire a Destination Wedding Planner?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hiring local wedding <\/span>vendors<\/span><\/a> comes with many benefits. With valuable experience planning weddings in a specific area, they’ll likely be able to provide a list of trusted vendors and venue recommendations based on your wedding style and <\/span>budget<\/span><\/a>. They’ll also be able to provide guidance on logistical details like necessary permits, marriage license requirements, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n

From the early planning stages to the <\/span>day of coordination<\/span><\/a>, investing in a local wedding planner will put your mind at ease every step of the way. <\/span><\/p>\n

Recommended reading:<\/b> Everything You Need to Know About Hiring Your Wedding Vendors<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

How Much Does a Destination Wedding Planner Cost?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Before meeting with potential wedding planners, you’ll want to decide on a budget you’re comfortable with. Start by researching vendor prices specifically in your wedding location. This will give you an idea of what this number will look like and will help you avoid underestimating your <\/span>wedding expenses<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The cost will inevitably vary depending on location, event size, chosen package, experience, and so much more. On average, couples should expect to spend between $2,000 and $5,000. It’s a good rule of thumb to reserve around 20% of your <\/span>overall budget<\/span><\/a> to cover wedding planner costs. <\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Find a Destination Wedding Planner<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Do Your Research<\/span><\/h3>\n

Finding a destination wedding planner requires a lot of research. While you can rely solely on recommendations or referrals, we suggest taking matters into your own hands. If you’ve already done a Google search and find yourself burnt out jumping from website to website, turn to social media. <\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Pinterest<\/span><\/a> are both visual search engines that can help you narrow down your wedding planner options. On Instagram, use hashtags to find wedding planners in your desired area. Planning a <\/span>wedding in Scotland<\/span><\/a>? Search #scotlandweddingplanner. Of course, this will be specific to your wedding location. For those who already have a <\/span>venue<\/span><\/a> in mind, the location tags will be a valuable tool in helping find vendors with experience in their dream space.<\/span><\/p>\n

While these are all great options, they do require a lot of time—something not all wedding-planning couples have. If this sounds familiar, we have great news: all the work has already been done for you. To help save time scrolling endlessly, check out our <\/span>vendor directory<\/span><\/a>, which is filled with highly vetted, Junebug-approved vendors from all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Create a List  <\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on your <\/span>wedding location<\/span><\/a>, there are likely hundreds, if not thousands, of planners available. So, after researching all of your options, create a list of those who caught your eye most. On top of experience, here are a few more things to keep in mind when creating your list of destination wedding planners: <\/span><\/p>\n