Just engaged and ready to plan a destination wedding

[Amanda+Dave]

Hi everyone,

 

I have been with my fiancee for 7-1/2 years, and while I waited for my ring, we had always said we wanted to do a destination wedding.

Well, finally, on Saturday, July 3, he proposed at my favourite place, Algonquin Park in Ontario, Canada.

So now goes the planning, haven't really figured anything out just yet. Going to see my cousin/travel agent next week and will have a better clue about the location.

We had originally wanted Costa Rica, but for personal reasons, have decided against it.

I am really liking what I have seen of Panama, but not 11 per cent on that.

I am open to any suggestions from destination brides.

We are concerned with price only because we want as many people to come as possible and would like to keep guest travel around $1,000-$1,500. Not sure what destinations fall in that category.

[msjulie5475]

Congratulations on your engagement Amanda and welcome tot eh forum! I would suggest writing down your "must haves" in a wedding destination/resort (i.e. married on a beach, church, gazebo, inside/outside wedding vendors, all inclusive or not, etc) and discussing them with your cousin/travel agent.

 

Good luck in your planning!

[JanineA]

Congrats and welcome to the forum. Happy planning!

[L&LFlores]

Welcome. This forum will give you tons of ideas and help you with the planning process. Congrats!

[lilboltz10]

Welcome to the forum. There are so many ideas you can grab from here so enjoy!

[Natie1971]

Congratulations and welcome!!! I love Algonquin Park, it's beautiful. You will love this forum for all it's great ideas.

[TammyB]

Congratulations on your engagement and welcome to the forum.

[Amanda+Dave]

Thanks everyone. I have already found so many ideas.

So glad I found this forum. I will certainly be looking for lots more ideas here.

[AtteGirl]

Congrats and welcome! And welcome to the planning madness!

[miss_delerium]

Welcome to the forum!! You will find a ton of info on here to help you make your decision!!