Essential Tips for Couples Planning a Destination Wedding

Destination weddings can truly be customized to your liking. Your special day can be intimate, extravagant, or even off the resort. The possibilities are endless. Here are 6 essential tips to ensure your destination wedding is the event of your dreams.

Do your homework:

Choosing a destination can feel overwhelming for many couples so one of the best ways to overcome that feeling is to do your research and narrow down your selection to 3 destinations. This will help your travel consultant get a feel for your preference. Remember, too, this is just your starting point. Our agent will be able to help with the process of making a final decision.

Keep your guests together:

Couples will often commission a travel consultant to assist with planning their guests’ flights and accommodations. It is a good idea to encourage guests to book with your agent. When a guest books outside of the group, if any issues arise the agent will not be able to assist them. That’s why booking together will eliminate a lot of discrepancies. There are also certain criteria that must be met in order for a group to be considered a group.

Select the right vendors:

Choosing the right vendors is a task within itself. This is where your travel consultant’s knowledge will be extremely valuable. Your consultant will have a list of trusted vendors they work with frequently, as well as access to local talent at a great price point. Try to arrive a few days early to meet your vendors if it is not possible to visit vendors at least 4 months in advance.

Make a Realistic Budget:

It’s important to be transparent with your planner on what your budget is. This, alone, can save couples a lot of stress and anxiety.

Let your planner know what your must-haves and non-negotiables are. Your planner will be able to provide alternatives for those areas of compromise too, such as florals or guest count.

Go with the flow:

Destination weddings require couples to exhibit a lot of patience. Sometimes language barriers, time zones, or the overall work style of the particular destination might have you on edge. Because many weddings were postponed due to the pandemic, it may take more time than usual to receive quotes from suppliers or vendors l. Don’t allow these minor setbacks to deter you. Your planner and travel consultant are pros who know how to navigate these situations.

Maximize your experience:

Planning a destination wedding has many unique challenges, so why not make the most of it? Unlike a local wedding in which you have one night of celebration, destination weddings are nonstop festivities. Plan activities and excursions, utilize the resort, and host a welcome or send-off dinner to extend the party. Many couples also choose to have their wedding trip include their honeymoon.

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