I just got engaged & would like to get married in the Carribean or Mexico. Has anyone been married at a Beaches or Sandals resort & can offer where to start? We're thinking of a Labor Day weekend wedding. Also, how soon do I need to send save the date cards for a destination wedding? Please help!
2006-11-09 12:32:04 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah43 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Destination weddings are great for small intimate affairs, but if you want something big this isnt the way to go (the resorts generally limit your attendee count).
Call the resorts right away and tell them of your interests (you can get SOME of the info at their sites http://www.beaches.com/general/wedding.cfm
http://www.sandals.com/general/wedding.cfm
They are from the same resort family... beaches is family oriented while sandals is adults and couples mostly)
You should send the save-the-date-cards about 6 months in advance if possible, this way the guests have time to make arrangements at work if needed, save money for it, get good rates on airfare and accomodations, etc.
2006-11-09 12:54:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Destination Weddings are great for those having a small wedding and don't mind if many show up. You have to give your guests enough time (AT LEAST 6 months) notice to have a destination wedding. If you are inviting 50 people expect about 25% to not be able to attend (probably higher because it is a destination wedding). Also do NOT do a place like Hawaii if you want a low cost destination wedding. Hawaii does not offer all-inclusive pricing which means your guests will have to pay for flight, hotel, and food. My suggestion is to only look into all-inclusive places. That way you can get an estimate from a vacation provider and offer to pay a percentage of the sum. They will then summarize the remaining cost per person for your guests. Also remember you don't have to go far to get a destination feel. Canada offers a lot of quaint location that are quite beautiful and would be perfect for a small wedding. I am from Toronto and there is a great bed and breakfast in the area where you are able to rent a full house (fits about 30 guests) or two and have your ceremony and reception there. They provide food and your guests will have what feels like a mini vacation not far from home. The cost for this is actually quite reasonable ($10000 range everything included for two houses) and there is no need for extra costs like decor because it is quite beautiful already. Maybe that is something you can check out in your area. Either way it is up to you. You know the people you will include as guests on a personal level so it will be much easier for you to decide whether or not they will find a destination wedding too inconvenient. Weddings away from home can be joyous and exciting for all included so don't let anyone discourage you.
2016-05-22 01:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sandals offers a complete wedding package a they have wedding planners who will help you with everything, since you obviously don't live there. However, a wedding on Labor Day weekend is going to cost you A TON of money because it is a holiday...and it is going to cost your guests a lot of money for tickets and their hotels, etc. You can invite as many people as you want, but unless they are in the "filthy rich" category, don't plan on them actually showing up. Talk to the resort and see what dates are available first, and then send out your save the dates ASAP, probably 8 month or so...so people can plan accordingly.
2006-11-10 02:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by VAWeddingSpecialist 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i got married in Mexico and it was the most beautiful thing i think i ever did. it was on a gazebo that over looked the ocean and we were brought there by a horse drawn carriage and then a beautiful dinner (rose petals on our table) our room was decorated in rose petals and exotic flowers... the best part was i didn't have to set anything up. go on-line and find resorts that do weddings. we went through a travel agent and told them we wanted to get married there. they told us what we needed to bring with us. when we got there,they told us where to meet the coordinator and she told us what they will do, they did all of the paperwork,they did the flowers,they took care of pictures and video. they may have package deals. it was so painless i recommend this to anyone. good luck
2006-11-09 15:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by jessie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds romantic and all just be careful that you don't end up head first in the water if your new husband tries to carry you through the water in your wedding dress. This happened to my sister, it was funny to me but she thought it ruined her big day.
She looked like a drowned rat for the rest of the photos.
2006-11-09 12:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by scottleigh89 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to jamaica on my honeymoon, and i saw a couple of weddings there, but unless all your close ones are rich, dont expect much people at your wedding
The resort´s name is Sandals
2006-11-09 12:35:50 · answer #6 · answered by gone 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to call the hotel now and tell them what you want and when you want to do it before you do date cards.
Someone may already have your date and then your cards will have to be recalled.
You can send the cards in March.
2006-11-09 12:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we recommend mailing them 10-12 weeks before your wedding date.
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2006-11-09 13:13:59 · answer #8 · answered by 2424 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋