23 October 2019
 Categories: Travel, Blog

A destination wedding is the ultimate way to celebrate your love with only the closest and most important people in your lives. However, while you are planning how to make it the perfect weekend for you and your partner, don't forget to plan some special activities with your guests as well.

What could you do as a wedding group to make it really special? Here are a few ideas.

1. Have a Welcome Dinner. Talk with your resort or hotel to arrange a special welcome gathering for all your guests and bridal party members. A fun dinner or even a cocktail party helps acclimate everyone and familiarizes people who may not know each other well (or at all) with their fellow guests. It's a great way to get the party started and kick off a weekend of celebrations of your love.

2. Have a Sendoff Brunch. Once the hard part is over, you can relax and enjoy the rest of your wedding weekend. Plan an after-party for brunch the following day before everyone heads off their separate ways. This is the perfect time to thank guests for coming, look at photos and relive memories, and possibly share gifts. You may even be able to negotiate with the resort to provide this as part of your wedding package.

3. Plan a Group Outing. Most people choose a wedding destination that has an abundance of natural beauty, so make sure that you don't spend the entire weekend inside planning your party and prepping. Get outside with your friends and family and enjoy the scenery. Talk a walk along the beach, go for a casual hike, or rent some bikes for a spin. You get the chance to let off some steam and de-stress for a few hours, and your friends can spend quality time with the soon-to-be newlyweds.

4. Take a Local Tour. Is your destination a new place for most guests? Is it a unique and interesting cultural change from your ordinary life? Then get everyone together for a bit of local flavor. Ask the resort concierge about ideas like booking a local tour guide, the best local food options, or how to plan a pub crawl. Some of your guests may be shy about exploring on their own, so you can show them a good time and create a lasting memory.

5. Pamper Yourselves. Your resort undoubtedly offers some luxurious pampering options like spa treatments, yoga classes, or poolside cocktails. Indulge yourselves together by taking advantage of these. An all-inclusive resort often presents so many options that you can even do a bachelor and bachelorette getaway without even leaving the hotel grounds. 

No matter whether you want to focus on spending time together, have a luxurious day, or explore the area as a group, you're sure to create memories that will last a lifetime for everyone. Contact a provider of all-inclusive destination weddings like Barefoot Vacation Villas today in order to learn more.