Tag Archives: Did you know?

Why Work with Destination Wedding Specialists?

Posted by on June 10, 2011 at 7:57 am.

Of course you are more than capable of planning your destination wedding from start to finish by yourself. That said, it really does pay to get a little professional help – especially when services are complimentary! Here’s how working with a Destination Wedding Specialist can help you achieve your dream beach wedding. Many enthusiastic brides [...]

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Why Jamaica for Destination Weddings?

Posted by on February 24, 2011 at 7:51 pm.

As Destination Wedding Specialists, part of our commitment to you is travelling throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, inspecting hotels with our very own eyes so we can pass current and reliable information onto you. Today, Megan tells us about her recent trip to Jamaica! From its lush hills to white sand beaches, Jamaica is a [...]

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The Low Down on Price Matching

Posted by on October 14, 2010 at 5:49 pm.

The biggest concern couples have when planning a destination wedding is price (as we found out while improving our service and in our online survey). That’s why we offer price matching. But what is this type of promotion, really? Price matching: An excellent customer service feature offered by companies where they “match” a competitor’s price [...]

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The Big To Do about a Destination Wedding “I Do”

Posted by on August 27, 2010 at 2:51 pm.

Who wants a destination wedding, what’s the appeal and why are so many modern couples choosing destination weddings over traditional weddings? We find out in today’s post! Our industry partners, Air Transat, published a wonderfully written article in their magazine, Atmosphere, this past spring about destination weddings. They talk about the changing trends and what’s [...]

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Integrity Pricing for Your Destination Wedding

Posted by on July 22, 2010 at 9:44 am.

Long gone are the days where travel agents make straight commission on sales. This post explains a little more about how the industry works today, how we operate as a Canadian destination wedding agency and what we do with the industry incentives offered to us. These days, industry suppliers often reward agencies with free products [...]

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Interview with a Destination Wedding Specialist (Part II)

Posted by on June 3, 2010 at 12:02 am.

Last Thursday we posted Part I of an interview with destination wedding specialist with owner of Weddings By Oceans, Megan McWhinnie-Crouse. In Part II, you’ll learn a bit more about the details in planning a destination wedding, the costs and tips on the more popular places to book. Stephanie: Since you’re planning the wedding outside [...]

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Interview with a Destination Wedding Specialist (Part I)

Posted by on May 28, 2010 at 8:34 pm.

You’ve heard of the hit movie, “Interview with a Vampire,” right? Well, with a little less drama and more of a wedding theme, today’s post features an interview that answers some of your most burning questions about destination weddings. This particular transcript is an interview between owner of Weddings By Oceans and destination wedding specialist, [...]

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Destination Wedding vs. Traditional Wedding Cost Comparison

Posted by on May 26, 2010 at 9:20 pm.

Destination wedding specialists toot the cost benefits of destination weddings but have you ever seen some real numbers? In today’s post, we’d like to share with you what a typical destination wedding package consists of and compare that with what you’d get for the same price for a wedding at home. You’ll find most destination [...]

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We Get Around (the Caribbean & Mexico)

Posted by on May 13, 2010 at 12:15 am.

Would you buy a car from someone who doesn’t drive? Of course not. So when choosing a destination wedding (one of the most important days of your life!), it’s a good idea to book with someone who not only travels often, but who also personally visits the places they recommend. At Weddings By Oceans, all [...]

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November is the New May for Destination Weddings

Posted by on May 6, 2010 at 3:11 pm.

Everyone knows June is the most popular month for weddings (at home). Some of you may already be aware that May is chosen most often for destination weddings. But did you know there’s a new trend emerging? That’s right, November is the new May. Over the past few years, more couples have been choosing the [...]

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