Discouraged And Confused

[MissWest]

Hello everyone my name is Shaneque and I recently got engaged in August of this year. I was planning a traditional wedding but then a coworker told me about his destination wedding and the price of it was half the reception fee. I went researching and tried a lady who does the planning but got discouraged today once she sent me pricing options for hotels for my guest. I mean is 600-700 the normal range for 3 night stays? I thought that was ridiculous. Also ladies if you have any tips or recommendations please let me know. If you planned your destination wedding on your own please fill me in.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

A Newbie

[dreamweddings]

Hello everyone my name is Shaneque and I recently got engaged in August of this year. I was planning a traditional wedding but then a coworker told me about his destination wedding and the price of it was half the reception fee. I went researching and tried a lady who does the planning but got discouraged today once she sent me pricing options for hotels for my guest. I mean is 600-700 the normal range for 3 night stays? I thought that was ridiculous. Also ladies if you have any tips or recommendations please let me know. If you planned your destination wedding on your own please fill me in.

 

 

Sincerely,

 

A Newbie

@@MissWest Congrats on your engagement and welcome to the forum.  My first advice , you might want to get in touch with a travel agent who specializes in Destination Wedding. There owners of this page are travel agent.  Also check out the low season resort prices depending on where you prefer to have your wedding. you might find some good deals.  

 

So many Brides do plan on their own especially when having a resort wedding.

 

 

Happy Planning!

Joyce

[Moments That Matter]

Welcome to our forum community Shaneque and Congrats on your engagement!!! Having a destination wedding is a very popular choice with so many wedding couples now - it must have lots going for it

 

Also, well done on getting a great start by joining these boards - where you'll find loads of great info, advice, suggestions and support from everyone

 

For some added inspiration, here are some magical beach wedding moments that matter we captured in our magnificent Mayan Riviera .....enjoy!!!

....taken from our Cover Photos Album:

 

 

 

 

Wishing you happy research and all the best with your plans - cheers!!! team MTM

Edited December 17, 2015 by Moments That Matter

[lorishultz2016]

Congratulations i can say yes that is way to high. I suggest you get with a travel agent. Like the ones that run this website.,there are really good and know the destination weddings really good.

[MarieSamSanchezPhoto]

I would definitely suggest reaching out to Wright Travel Agency -- the official BDW travel agents --  and consider utilizing their services. They have so much knowledge about the different resorts and will help you greatly in providing you with suggestions for the price point range you're looking for. They specialize in Destination weddings and you can contact them HERE!   

[TammyWright]

Also, different resorts are going to have different price points and we can definitely help find an option that fits your needs and price point. 

 

ps. thanks ladies for the referrals

[AdamnJenn17]

If you want a more intimate setting the off season is much better and the prices are sometimes half of what you will find otherwise.

TA are great ideas - they will take what you imagine and let you know a realistic budget for what you want