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You've made the decision to get married away from home, and you've decided what precise location you want to travel to, but within that beautiful backdrop, where will you tie the knot? Choosing a venue when you're hundreds (or thousands!) of miles away can add a little extra stress to your already-full plate, but it doesn't have to provide any more headaches than picking a venue at home.

One thing to know -- and communicate -- is what exactly you want from your destination wedding. If you want to tie the knot in Paris, do you see yourself saying "I do" at a private chateau or at the Four Seasons Paris? When you first start Googling, it can certainly become overwhelming if you haven't narrowed down your desires beforehand. If you see yourself getting crazy in Las Vegas, is it with Elvis presiding or in the Venus Garden at Caesar's Palace.

Sit down with your partner and decide why you chose your destination to begin with -- the stunning mountains, the thrilling nightlife or the twinkling lights of a busy cityscape. When you both get the picture in your mind's eye out in the open, it'll be much easier (and less stressful!) to pick the perfect venue that matches what you've been envisioning.

A beautiful destination wedding is in the cards for you, and, the really good news? It doesn't have to be more work and stress than a wedding in your own backyard.

Speaking of stress: next week, we talk budgets!