Say ‘I Do’ in Paradise
Engagement season is here and that means wedding plans will soon be underway. Does the idea of getting married seem expensive and daunting? Did you know that you can trade this stress and say your vows on a beach with your closest friends and family members? Sounds amazing right? If you agree, a destination wedding should be on your radar and I am here to help!
What is a Destination Wedding?
A Destination Wedding is exactly what it sounds like. The bride and groom trade in the traditional wedding and reception which can easily cost upwards of $20,000 for a small wedding and over $50,000 for a bigger wedding, for a wedding weekend at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or the Caribbean with their closest friends and family. These weddings often cost much less, with some wedding packages included for free. Hard Rock Resorts offers a free wedding for up to 32 people! It’s truly free! Destination weddings are on the rise because the bride and groom are realizing how much easier it is to get married with the help of others in beautiful locations! It’s minimal stress for everyone involved and the couple can look back and remember their wedding fondly for years to come! jamie@MagicalWishesTravel.com
Who Comes to a Destination Wedding?
The bride and groom still get to choose who attends their wedding when it’s a destination wedding. Instead of heading to a church, those attending fly to the destination for the wedding weekend at the resort of the bride and groom’s choice. Now with family members all over the country, it is easier than ever to convince family members to fly to paradise instead of the city where the wedding would have taken place. They were already going to pay for airfare and a hotel … why not make it to Caribbean instead? Trust me, your guests will agree. Plus, it becomes a small vacation for those attending!
Who Plans a Destination Wedding?
The beautiful thing about planning a destination wedding is that the bride and groom are not in charge of every detail. A travel advisor should be your first contact when planning your destination wedding. The travel advisor knows the resorts well and can help guide you to the resort that is right for your personality and needs. The travel advisor will know the wedding team on site and help the couple start the initial conversations with that team. The travel advisor will handle all of the hotel reservations for every family member so that the bride and groom do not have to worry about it. They will answer any questions a family member might have about the destination, how to get there, and more. The travel advisor is your main point of contact for your destination wedding, so it is important to find an advisor who is certified in destination weddings and knows the all-inclusive resort industry well.
What Kind of Wedding Can I Have?
There is a destination wedding for everyone and all faiths. Many of the resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean are equipped to handle all types of faith ceremonies including Christian ceremonies, Catholic ceremonies, Jewish ceremonies, South Asian ceremonies, and even non-religious ceremonies.
Time to Plan Your Destination Wedding
Now that you know what a destination wedding involves, it’s time to plan! This past year, I have spent a great deal in training for destination weddings as a travel advisor. I have visited many resorts throughout the Caribbean, including Hard Rock Resorts and Sandals and Beaches Resorts. These are two of the top resort companies in the world and they do impeccable weddings. To cap off a year of intense training, I recently became a certified destination wedding specialist. You can trust me to help you plan your destination wedding with every detail in place. I will ensure that you have the most memorable wedding experience possible!
Let’s start planning today! Reach out at Jamie@MagicalWishesTravel.com
Jamie Agamalian has been an active travel advisor for over 10 years and has been named a top seller of travel for Magical Wishes Travel for the past five years straight. She has planned thousands of vacations for families and couples including all-inclusive travel, cruises, European tour travel, river cruises, domestic travel, and of course - theme park travel! As a certified destination wedding specialist, Jamie helps couples so “I Do” in the backdrop of paradise. She also loves sending couples on honeymoons and special anniversary trips. Jamie also specializes in group travel and family reunions. She has a passion for the travel industry and travels multiple times throughout the year for on-site inspections and familiarization travel trips. As a top producer in the industry, she knows what it means to provide quality service and develops trusting relationships with her clients.
Contact Jamie Agamalian at Jamie@MagicalWishesTravel.com!