Most people who book vacations are used to last minute travel. While a destination wedding has the component of a vacation, there are some important factors differentiating them. Read on to find out the differences and some very good reasons to book your destination wedding early.
Many travelers expect to find the best rates closer to the travel date. This is generally true because airlines and hotels offer discounts in order to fill empty seats and rooms so they don’t lose money.
However, it’s important to note that regular travelling typically involves booking for only 1 person, a couple or sometimes a small group, as in family or friends.
With a destination wedding, though, we’re dealing with a minimum of 10 people, more commonly groups of 30, and for some of the larger groups, we’ve helped over 100 people get to their destination wedding!
As with every life event, organizing a group of people together in one place at the same time gets more complicated with every invitation. And that’s not even counting events where travel and accommodation is necessary.
This is where a destination wedding specialist can really benefit you:
- We’re well-versed in group bookings and know how to get all your destination wedding guests to your destination and hotel at the same time – so they can make it to your wedding!
- Destination wedding specialists also know about the best deals (often before they’re even promoted) as well as crucial industry updates that might affect your wedding and/or your guests’ travel and accommodations.
Why You Might Want to Book your Wedding Group and Ceremony in Advance
Did you know that those who book early often receive early booking bonuses? And…
Some tour operators offer a one-time price adjustment up to 90 days prior to departure (upon request), so if you book in advance, you get the space blocked at a lower rate than current system pricing. By doing this you increase your chances of getting the wedding date and time you want.
While you could wait until the last minute to book your destination wedding, and you might (just might) save a couple of bucks (literally), you’d be taking several risks:
- Not enough space on the aircraft that you require
- Wedding date and time may be booked if you wait too long
For instance, Majestic Colonial in Punta Cana had only 8 dates left in October 2009 for the popular month of May (2010). That’s 6 months in advance! (It’s no wonder November is the new May.)
We’re seeing a rise in advance bookings because couples want the early booking bonuses, reduced group rate, confirmed wedding date and time, and would rather pay a little more to offset the potential risks of waiting.
Did we give you enough reasons to book early in this post? If so and you’re looking to book a 2011 destination wedding, now is the time to contact us – especially for the busy months of January, April and May!
Would you (and your guests) be willing to pay an extra $100-$200 on an all-inclusive package to ensure confirmed space for them and the date you want for the most important day of your life? We want to know your honest opinion so please feel free to leave a comment.
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