{"id":291310,"date":"2024-03-26T16:26:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T05:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/?post_type=au-article&p=291310"},"modified":"2024-04-16T10:25:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T00:25:41","slug":"destination-wedding-conversation-parents","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/destination-wedding-conversation-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get your parents on board with a destination wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning a destination wedding<\/a> brings up a lot of emotion, especially when it comes to your parents’ reactions. Here are some tips to help you get them on board with your plan.<\/p>\n

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Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort<\/a> wedding, photo by\u00a0Daniel Baci Photography<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As with all conversations related to wedding planning, it’s important to have a strategy in place before you tell your parents you’ve decided to have a destination wedding.<\/p>\n

Of course, you know your parents better than you know just about anyone else in the world. You probably have a good idea of how they’ll respond before you even bring up the idea of a destination wedding. And yet, there’s always the slight possibility that they could surprise you.<\/p>\n

Our lead destination wedding expert, Amelia Gravina, says, “Including your parents in the conversation around whether to have a destination wedding<\/a> is a great way to get them on board with the idea early and make sure they’re seeing things through your lens.”<\/p>\n

Whether or not your parents are contributing to paying for your wedding will have a big influence on how much say they feel they should have in the decision. Most parents will be quite upfront about their guest list expectations and exactly how much money they’re able to contribute to your wedding. So, you should have an idea of their expectations around decision-making from the start.<\/p>\n

If you’re leaning more toward making the decision and getting your parents on board after the fact, here’s what you need to know.<\/p>\n\n

Common things parents worry about with destination weddings<\/h3>\n

Before you head into a conversation with your folks, consider their point of view and have your talking points ready. Their biggest concerns, according to Amelia, will likely be:<\/p>\n