February 19, 2026 · 8 min read · Strato Curated Collective
The mistake most couples make: they choose a venue before they choose the destination's logistics.
Ferry schedules, driving distances between hotels and ceremony sites, ZTL permits for shuttles — these decide whether the day feels serene or frantic.
Give yourself twelve months minimum. Nine months is possible with the right partners. Six months is possible with the wrong ones.
The welcome dinner matters more than the reception. Everyone is on a plane. Everyone is stressed. The welcome dinner is where guests remember they're on vacation.