A destination wedding invitation has a harder job than a local one. It has to invite, and it also has to explain that guests are paying their own way, without sounding like a bill. Below is the timing, the wording, and a free generator for your save-the-date, invitation, and travel details card. If you are still choosing a resort, start with our complete guide to all-inclusive destination weddings, and check the best time to marry before you set the date. Expect fewer yeses than at a local wedding; see realistic RSVP rates.
By VFL Destination Weddings | Travel Wedding Guide | Reading time: ~9 minutes
You've decided on a destination wedding — and now one of the first questions you'll face (probably from a well-meaning family member) is: "So are we supposed to pay for our own flights?" It's a fair question, and one that causes genuine awkwardness when couples don't have a clear answer ready.