Summer 2016 | Sea Island Life Magazine Spring/Summer 2016 | Page 63

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ompetitive fishing, white-water
rafting and cooking classes may
sound more appropriate for a
vacation itinerary than a wedding
weekend checklist, but couples today are
embracing especially memorable get-togethers that allow them to spend extra time with
loved ones before the main event. Suzanne
Reinhard of Suzanne Reinhard Events has
found that many traditional weddings are
essentially becoming destination affairs
since a significant number of the attendees
live out of town. With busy friends and family
scattered across the country, savvy brides and
grooms have recognized that the gatherings
surrounding the nuptials are ideal for catching up and having fun with the most important people in their lives. Unique events—and
more of them—allow the couple to make the
most of having their nearest and dearest all
in one location.
“We’re starting to do a lot more events
around the wedding weekend,” says the
Atlanta-based event designer. “They’re becoming much more popular in general.”
But whether the attendees live locally or
have traveled long distances, couples want to
ensure that they are well cared for and entertained. “We’ve seen a tremendous increase