Pricing Out Wedding

[turtlemama]

@@Arianne2018 from one Canadian bride to another--looking at azul fives... any planning tips?

[isajayi]

@@sassldiva I totally feel you pain trying to price it out and finding that the package per person prices are really high - that was my experience too. I found that none of the packages at the resorts I was interested in initially offered items my husband and I really wanted. It included many things we wouldn't use and didn't include things that were important to us. With the help of an amazing TA, I found that the Karisma property - Azul Fives was exactly what I was looking for. Be warned that you COULD spend a fortune but if you're careful you could have a beautiful wedding on a budget at a 5+ star resort. 

 

I had 60 guests 

 

Private terrace (overlooking the ocean) ceremony 

Cocktail hour with bar services and hors d'oeuvres

Private Reception (3 course plated meal)

 

for $3000 USD

 

Check out my budget saving tips http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/topic/79902-how-to-have-an-affordable-karisma-wedding-tips/

 

Note: I did bring most of my decor (I only purchased flowers through the hotel vendor) and did not use a DJ. 

 

As the other ladies mentioned, it really depends on your budget for your guests, what kind of resort you're looking for, area etc. so this resort may not work for you otherwise but just know that it can be done and there is a resort out there that will suit your needs. Just be prepared for a lot of little details to really add up (ie. chair covers, decor, other private events etc). 

 

I hope this helps!

 

@@snswedding2016 Do you mind sharing the TA that you used?

 

Sounds like you had an amazing wedding...

Edited August 18, 2017 by isajayi