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Aaron - take a look at this link on the BDW forum - https://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/29980-my-oot-bags-the-big-hits-and-the-things-that-werent-used/page-109

Hi Aaron - Popular items to include are - welcome letter, schedule of events/activities,travel size bug spray, Imodium, sun screen, aloe vera, tylenol, beer cozy, personalized tumblers, key holders, etc... there are lots of photos and ideas on pintrest - https://www.pinterest.com/wedinparadise/destination-wedding-welcome-to-paradise-bags/?lp=true. Many couples hand out bags at a welcome dinner or cocktail party or meet & greet guests in the lobby as they arrive. Resorts typically charge a fee to distribute the bags.

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I Aaron I just responded to your first questions and answer your questions about Kukua too. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I am happy to send info to you. Please let me know what questions I can answer. Thanks! TA Patty

Hi Aaron - I am one of the Wright Travel/BDW travel agents specializing in the Dominican Republic. There are lots of great resort options in Punta Cana and I have stayed at and/or toured many resorts. The AmResorts Master Agent is a travel agent education program I completed with AMResorts. Iberostar Grand Bavaro is an adults only resort and Dreams are family friendly. There are many resort options in the Amresorts family - Sunscape, Now & Dreams are family friendly and Breathless and Secrets are adults only. Zoetry allows children, but they do not cater to children, no kids club, child rates, etc.... Iberostar is a complex, and their other three resorts are family friendly. I see you also posted a question about Kukua. I have been to Kukua many times and Bego is a sweetheart and very talented. I have resort info, resort wedding info, and info and pricing for Kukua as well. Please feel free to email me at [email protected] and I am happy to send info to you. Please let me know what questions I can answer. Thanks! TA Patty

Good Morning Aaron - I have been to Iberostar Grand Bavaro and it's a beautiful resort. What questions can I answer for you? Thanks! TA Patty

Hi SlatersWife - MarieSam is a past BDW bride and an excellent photographer. Check out her website at http://www.mariesamsanchez.com. Good luck!!

Congratulations on your engagement! There are lots of great all inclusive options in Mexico and the Dominican Republic! Since you're located in Canada your best bet is to work with a Canadian TA. Our Canadian affiliate is Darci Huhn and you can contact her at [email protected]. She is great and will be able to provide suggestions and pricing. Best wishes with your planning!! TA Patty

Congratulations and welcome to the BDW forum!! You've come to the right place. Off resort weddings are very popular in Punta Cana. There are several off resort wedding venues with very talented wedding coordinators in Punta Cana. We have been to most of them and have great relationships with them. Please let me know what questions I can answer for you. Thanks! TA Patty If you'd like a BDW TA to contact you please click the following link: Looking for a travel agency that specializes in Destination Weddings-CLICK HERE? We are an award winning travel agency and you can read our reviews here.

Congratulations and welcome to the BDW Forum!!! There are several great family friendly all inclusive resort options in Punta Cana. Now Larimar, Dreams Palm Beach, and Dreams Punta Cana are typically budget friendly and offer great group amenities for the bride and groom. We have stayed at all of these resorts and many more. Please let us know what questions we can answer for you. If you'd like a BDW TA to contact you just click the link below. We happy to assist!

Congratulations Sharon and welcome to the forum!! What type of resort are you interested in? Royalton St Lucia is a brand new all inclusive resort that offers a family friendly side and also an adults only side.

Congratulations on your engagement!! I agree with everything MarieSam stated above. Travel agents book using a wholesale tour operator and will typically get better rates than you will get directly form the resort. In addition to the experience and relationships we have with hotels, tour operators, etc... a travel agent will handle all of the travel arrangements for your guests including , keeping you updated as guests book, handle all payments, collecting flight schedules from guests and making arrangements for roundtrip transportation from the airport to resort, answer guests questions about travel in general, the destination, the resort etc... Our job is to take the travel portion off your stress plate so can concentrate on the details of your wedding. We provide guests with their travel documents prior to travel and prepare them for travel. Planning a wedding should be a fun experience for you and when guests come to you with travel related questions you can simply say "Contact my Travel Agent, they're the experts and they'r happy to help you"! Just click the link below if you'd like a Wright Travel TA to contact you and please let us know if you have any questions!! TA Patty

It's cheaper than shipping to the resort to buy a cheap suitcase at a yard sale, goodwill ect.. to carry decor and then leave it behind.

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Hi there - A travel agent from the Best Destination Wedding (BDW) forum. The BDW forum is owned and operated by Wright Travel and we are all certified destination wedding specialists and Wright Travel is a level Diamond 5 agency!! Click on the following link and you can request a BDW travel agent contact you - Looking for a travel agency that specializes in Destination Weddings? We are an award winning travel agency and you can read our reviews HERE.

Congratulations and welcome to the BDW forum!! Please let us know if we can answer any questions for you. We're here to help and if you'd like a BDW TA to contact you please click the link below. Thanks! TA Patty

Congratulations and welcome to the BDW forum!! Secrets Wild Orchid in Jamaica is an adults only resort with a really pretty gazebo on a jetty overlooking the ocean. It's not a chapel, but it's a beautiful location. You can check it out at http://www.secretsresorts.com/wild-orchid-montego-bay?_ga=2.61662757.864724775.1502898772-368817752.1501558151. Please let us know if we can answer any questions for you. Just click the link below if you'd like a BDW TA to contact you. Thanks! TA Patty

Congratulations AmandaBeth!! You have come to the right place. There are lots of great options in Jamaica, adults only, family friendly and something for all budgets. We're happy to answer any questions you may have. If you'd like a Wright Travel agent to contact you just click the link below. Thanks! TA Patty

Congratulations!! Hard Rock Punta Cana is an awesome resort and we would love to hear your thoughts and see photos form your wedding. Click on Resort Reviews, Dominican Republic Destination Wedding Resort Reviews, scroll down and you'll see a thread for Hard Rock Punta Cana reviews, & you can add a post. Good Luck!

Congratulations - Check out Azul Villa Carola and Azul Villa Esmerelda. They both have adjacent hotels for your guests. Please let us know if we can answer any questions for you. If you'd like a BDW TA to contact you just click the link below. Thanks! TA Patty

Congratulations - Check out Azul Villa Carola and Azul Villa Esmerelda. They both have adjacent hotels for your guests. Please let us know if we can answer any questions for you. If you'd like a BDW TA to contact you just click the link below. Thanks! TA Patty

Congratulations Barbara - Check out Omni Royal Orleans https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/new-orleans-royal-orleans

Congratulations! The best way is to touch base with the resort and take a look at the wedding packages offered. Most resorts have a variety of packages and then of there are add ons. A destination wedding TA can help you choose the resort that will work best for you and your guests, help you contact the resort wedding coordinator, and answer any planning questions you may have. Just click the link below if you'd like a Wright Travel TA to contact you. Thanks! Patty

Hello and Congratulations! A travel agent will not only be able to get you competitive pricing, but they will handle the travel arrangements for you and guests, answer any questions your guests may have, etc... and take this piece of the stress pie off your plate! I am one of the Wright Travel/BDW TA's, but we're located in the US. You'll be able to get the best rates and pay in Canadian dollars with a Canadian TA. I can recommend our agency affiliate Darci Huhn - [email protected]. ​we've stayed at Now Larimar a few times and our experience was always good. The food was good and I feel it's a good moderately priced family friendly option. The Master Suites are very nice, they're only rooms with an ocean front view and it's nice to have the extra space. It has a separate bedroom, living area and a second bathroom off the living area. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks! TA Patty

Congratulations! Generations is an awesome resort.