For us at Shu Wedding, every wedding is an exceptional love story that we help create in the heart of Georgia. And if you’re eyeing this amazing country for your wedding reception, welcome to a world of dreams and fulfillment of your wedding fantasies.
Organizing a wedding in a foreign country is not an easy task, but as experts in this field we are ready to reveal to you some of our secrets and share 15 valuable tips. Each tip is a piece of the puzzle that, when put together, creates the picture of the perfect Georgia wedding fairy tale.
Prepare to be immersed in an atmosphere of romance, inspiring locations, and selfless love. We would love to be your guide to a world where every detail matters and your wedding is a magical event created for you and you alone. Let’s discover together the secrets of organizing a wedding in Georgia, the land where your dreams become a reality.
Tips for organizing a wedding in Georgia
- Choose the location for the ceremony judiciously. For example, if you’ve always dreamed of a wedding in the mountains, that’s great. But if it’s winter, you should consider the temperature and the presence of snow. Always think not only about the beautiful picture, but also about the reality that may await you and your guests.
- Start your preparations as early as possible. Start planning early, especially if you want to get married during the peak wedding season (late spring to early fall, especially the summer months). Reserve venues and favors early to avoid inconvenience and have time to find alternatives in case of unforeseen complications.
- Prepare your documents. Our agency will always help you with legal arrangements, but there are situations when we are powerless. For example, when one of the partners is already in a valid marriage or the validity of the passport is about to expire.
- Seek professional advice. You may think that hiring a wedding agency is a waste of money. But in fact – this is an opportunity not only to save your budget and get a quality result, but also to take care of your peace of mind and save time.
- Seasonal features. Planning a wedding you need to take into account that each season has its own peculiarities. It concerns weather, temperature, landscape, availability of some locations and services, as well as cost.
- Listen to recommendations. You may think you know how your wedding should go from A to Z. But when it will all take place in another country, you should listen to the advice of the wedding planner if he says, for example, that the color of the water in the lake in a certain month will be completely inappropriate decor for your wedding.
- Check. If you are involved in planning the entire celebration on your own, make sure to check absolutely everything several times. This applies to booking the location, the restaurant, arrangements with musicians, photographer, makeup artist, etc.
- Be careful with your guests. Having family and friends around on such a day makes it even more joyful. That said, you should realize that each guest is a plus a few dollars to your budget. That’s a seat at the wedding table, rentals, possibly tickets. It’s even worse when you’ve already paid for everything and some of your guests cancel at the last minute. Therefore, we advise you to constantly check the status of their invitation, contact them and update the information.
- Discuss gifts. Everyone likes to receive gifts, but warn your guests right away that they should not give you something heavy, bulky or items that can get you in trouble at customs. Trust me, this is not what you want on your honeymoon.
- Pay only for the important things. If you are not ready to pay an astronomical amount of money for your wedding, then make a list of really important things you should not save on. Focus on it, if something is not on this list, then you can take a cheaper option and not overpay. For example, some couples save on decor, limiting themselves to just the wedding arch or using artificial flowers instead of real ones. What we do not recommend saving on is a photographer, makeup artist, host and a trusted wedding agency.
- Give yourself time. Undoubtedly, we all want to save our time and not waste it. But the idea of coming to Georgia only on the wedding day and leaving the next day is a bad idea. You have to understand that a wedding, even with great organization is a huge stress and one of the most important days in your life. Give yourself time to savor this moment, be calm on the day and rested. Spend a few days here to feel as comfortable as possible.
- Use the local flavor. Being in another country is a great time to try and see something new. Don’t be afraid to add local cuisine to your wedding menu, taste wine and invite local artists. This will add a special zest to your day.
- Show respect. When you arrive in another country, you should realize that it is not the same place you are used to and something may seem wrong or even stupid to you. Add to this that you may find yourself in a situation where no one understands your language. So behave with restraint, try to explain the situation, make sure you have an English and Georgian translator on your phone beforehand.
- Develop a plan B. It’s crucial to have a backup in case the weather turns bad or something goes wrong. By having it in advance, you won’t panic knowing what to do in a given situation.
- Make contracts. The best way to protect yourself and your money is to sign a contract. This applies to almost all services, including wedding agency. Until you sign no one owes anything and only after that all work begins in earnest.
We tried to choose tips that can really help you avoid mistakes and get your dream wedding in Georgia. We hope that your wedding will truly be the most beautiful and happy day for you!
