How To Plan A Truly Dreamy Destination Wedding Day
From venue selection to guest logistics, here is how Stayvo helps couples plan a destination wedding that feels effortless, elegant, and entirely their own.
Overview
Planning a wedding from a distance can feel overwhelming, which is exactly why Stayvo built a dedicated events team whose only job is making destination ceremonies feel simple instead of stressful. Couples typically start with a single planning call, walking through guest counts, preferred dates, and the general feeling they want the day to carry from morning through the final toast.
Choosing The Right Setting
From there, our team maps out venue options across the property, from the walled garden with its century old fig tree to the terrace overlooking the water, each offering a distinctly different atmosphere depending on the size and tone of your celebration. Smaller ceremonies tend to favor the garden's intimacy, while larger guest lists often gravitate toward the open terrace space.
Catering tastings are scheduled early so menus can be finalized well before final headcounts are due, giving couples time to adjust courses or accommodate dietary requests without last minute pressure closing in as the date approaches.
What The Planning Process Involves
Guest logistics tend to be the biggest source of stress for couples planning remotely, so we handle group room blocks, shuttle coordination, and welcome bags as a standard part of every package we offer. Many couples also plan a smaller rehearsal dinner on our terrace the evening before, giving guests a relaxed way to meet before the larger celebration the next day arrives.
Timeline For A Typical Booking
Most couples begin planning between nine and twelve months ahead of their date, though our team has successfully pulled together smaller ceremonies with far less lead time when schedules require it. Vendor selection, floral design, and final menu confirmation typically happen in the final ninety days before the wedding itself.
Start Planning Your Celebration
To start planning your own celebration, visit our Weddings & Events page for available dates and sample packages, or request a call with our events coordinator directly. Whether you are envisioning an intimate gathering of thirty or a full celebration of two hundred guests, Stayvo's team works to make the planning process feel as calm and considered as the wedding day itself deserves to be treated.
Accommodating Your Guests
Group room blocks are set up early, giving out of town guests a simple way to book at a discounted rate. Our events team also coordinates airport transfers and welcome bags, so guests feel taken care of the moment they land.
A Note On Weather Planning
Every outdoor venue comes with a rain contingency built in from day one. Our indoor ballroom mirrors the same floral design as the garden, keeping the celebration consistent no matter which space the day calls for. Couples consistently tell us they could never spot the difference once the celebration was fully underway that evening.
