Are you planning or thinking about planning a destination wedding? You probably have a million questions running through your head. Scan this post and you might find a few answers!
With 93 years combined experience as destination wedding specialists, we can help ease your anxiety about your upcoming wedding. Here is a list of our most frequently asked questions:
- How much in advance do I need to book the wedding?
It is normally best to book at least 8-14 months in advance to insure you get the resort you want and there are enough seats on the plane. - What’s included in my all-inclusive travel package?
Your package includes: food, drinks, accommodation and transfers. - When should I send the invitations to my guests?
Send the wedding invitations (or at least the `save the date’ cards) once you have confirmed the wedding at the hotel and deposited the group space, or as soon as possible. - What happens when I get to my destination?
A representative from the tour operator will be waiting at the airport to escort you to your transfer where you will be taken to the resort. - How many wedding guests do I need for my wedding?
A minimum of 10 wedding guests are required to receive a group rate for a destination wedding. - What happens if I have guests coming from out of the province or country?
We can make the necessary travel arrangements for all of your guests so they arrive at your wedding destination and on time. - What documents do I need to be legally married?
This varies by destination. It is best to consult us for specific details. - Do I have options for where the wedding ceremony takes place?
Options for your ceremony may include: a sunrise beach ceremony, gazebo ceremony, garden ceremony, banquet room and evening ceremonies. There may be more choices available to you depending on the hotel you choose – ask your destination wedding specialist! - Is there a special wedding dinner?
Yes, but you need to reserve the menu and your preferred restaurant with the hotel prior to arriving at the destination. Options will vary by resort and private event fees may be applicable. - Will there be a hair stylist and make-up artist available?
Yes, a hair stylist and make-up artist will be available and can be requested upon booking. Charges may apply and services vary by resort. - Do I get a deal if I stay for my honeymoon?
Yes, most tour operators offer the bride and groom a special wedding & honeymoon package. - Do all my guests have to book with Weddings By Oceans?
No, though we recommend that they do (even if it’s a guest who books “last minute”) in order for them to receive the group rates and travel with the group on the same plane.
As a side note: guests who book outside of the group do not count towards your complementary concessions and may get “bumped” to another property in the event of hotel overbooking. Passengers who booked as part of a group are usually not affected in these cases. - What colour scheme and decorations are available for my wedding?
The resort’s Wedding Coordinator will give you a list of colours to choose from for your wedding day. (Varies by each resort) - Does my destination wedding specialist accompany me to my wedding?
On a personal level, we would love to attend your wedding! However, if we accepted every Beachside Brides’ wedding invitation we’d be flat broke! On a professional level, yes, you may request and retain the services of your Weddings By Oceans’ destination wedding specialist on location for a fee. - Why should I choose your wedding destination company?
Weddings by Oceans is specifically devoted to and focused on destination weddings. Nothing else. Our wedding specialists have more combined years of experience than any other destination wedding company in Canada and have personally visited the destinations we recommend.
Have we answered all your questions? If not, please feel free to ask us your questions in the comment section below or even better, contact a Cyber Maid of Honour at Weddings By Oceans and speak to a destination wedding specialist.
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