Important Tips for a Perfect Destination Wedding in St. Maarten/St. Martin

We know a destination wedding can be an extraordinary experience for everyone involved, but it can also be overwhelming when you do not know where to start and a million questions pop up in your head. To avoid a lot of stress, Sint Maarten Marry-Me by Artemia outlines several steps for preparing your dream destination wedding.

Half to a year before your big day:

• First of all, set a date for your wedding and start thinking about the location of the wedding on Sint Maarten. You could choose one of our many affiliate resorts or one of our 37 beaches.
• Consider one of our four wedding packages. Although we have pre-designed wedding packages, we are able to customize a package that best suits your needs.
• Ask for all the legal and license requirements. Sint Maarten Marry-Me by Artemia provides you with all the information to make sure your paperwork is complete. You can also visit our website, www.sintmaartenmarry-me.com.
• Announce your wedding! Because you are planning a destination wedding, your friends and relatives need to know it in advance to allow time for them to arrange their vacation beforehand.

Four months before your big day:

• Confirm your airline tickets. Don't wait until the last minute, this will insure you have good choices for times, dates and airfares.
• Make the final decision for your ceremony and reception venue. So many great places in St. Maarten to choose from!
• Start considering the menu for your wedding reception. Sint Maarten Marry-Me by Artemia works with the finest vendors and caterers, who have been selected based on their experience and professionalism to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
• Choose wedding invitations, order them now and make sure to have your mailing list in order.

Two months before your big day:

• Send your wedding invitations to your guests.
• Order your wedding dress and shoes. You should keep in mind that your wedding dress and shoes should match the atmosphere of your wedding destination, Sint Maarten.

One month before your big day:

• Start planning your honeymoon. Sint Maarten Marry-Me by Artemia can arrange your honeymoon on Sint Maarten or one of the lovely neighboring islands like Statia, Saba, St. Barths or Anguilla.
• If necessary, make trip insurance arrangements.

Two weeks before your big day:

• Confirm all the details with the wedding planner of Sint Maarten Marry-Me by Artemia to make sure that we understood all your needs and requirements thoroughly.

• Arrive at your wedding destination.
• Meet with your wedding planner and review the details of the entire wedding.
• Visit the wedding location with your wedding planner.
• Arrange and get the marriage license.
• Enjoy a relaxing and pampering spa day.

On your big day:

Enjoy yourself, friends and family! Sint Maarten Marry-Me by Artemia will ensure that your dream wedding becomes an unbelievable, stress-free reality.

© Jean Vallette (Courtesy, St. Maarten Marry-Me)
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Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Toll Free Phone: 1-877-966-2779
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