Weddings

Planning your Destination

Wedding couple Formerly the exclusive domain of celebrities and the ultra-rich, destination weddings have become accessible to more and more couples looking to add an “exotic twist” to their special ceremony. In fact, a destination wedding can cost LESS than a traditional wedding PLUS turn your wedding day into an unforgettable “mini vacation” for you and your guests.

Like a traditional wedding, a successful destination wedding requires proper planning. To assist in this endeavor, here is a starter list of questions to ask your wedding coordinator:

Getting Started

What services does the wedding planner provide? Is there a fee?
How much time would we need to reserve our wedding in advance?

Staging a Destination Wedding

What private indoor and outdoor areas of the resort are available for a
wedding? Are indoor spaces air-conditioned?
How many people can each area accommodate?
Can you email me a layout and images of these places?
Do you have an online photo gallery or can you email me pictures of other
destination weddings that have taken place at your property?
What do you offer in terms of decorations?
What time of day do most destination weddings occur?
Will there be other weddings taking place at the same time as ours?
If we want our wedding on the beach, what is the set-up?

Calculating the Cost of your Destination Wedding

What is the cost of a destination wedding at your resort?
Do you offer a pre-set destination wedding package, or can we choose the elements individually?
Can you email me a price list? Do you expect the prices to change by the date of our wedding?
If we want to bring family members and friends, do you offer a discount on the price of rooms?
How many guests are permitted at your standard destination wedding? What do you charge if we exceed this number?
Do you require a down-payment? How much? When is the balance due?
What is your cancellation policy?

Destination Wedding Details

Who performs the ceremony at destination weddings at your resort?
What if we want a ceremony that honors a particular religion; can someone of that faith be provided?
What do brides and grooms typically wear at your resort for a destination wedding?
Will someone be available to iron my wedding dress?
What do you do if we schedule a ceremony and reception outdoors --and it rains?
What types of flowers are available locally? Is there a florist onsite?
Is live music available?
Can we supply our own music on CD?
Can you email me suggested menus for the reception?
What can you supply in terms of a wedding cake?
Do you provide photography/videography services? What is the cost and what do we get for that amount?

For the Family Members and Guests who can’t attend your Destination Wedding

Can you make a webcam available during the ceremony?
How long will it take to get our photos back, and can they be quickly posted to an online photo album?
What type of Internet access is available at your property?

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