Destination package wedding companies have a variety of offers available depending on your budget, chosen locale, time of year and availability. It is possible to get a package that includes everything from airfare and hotel to photographs.
However some companies only cover the ceremony, license fees and provide the officiant. How do you find the right plan for your wedding? First you have to have a set budget. Then consider the members of the bridal party and both sets of parents. Do you want grandparents to attend? Are their minor siblings? Can you afford to pay travel expenses for all of these folks, or can they pay their own way?
On average, destination wedding packages only cover the bride and groom for accommodations, airfare and the reception. However they will work with you on this, by attempting to arrange for group discounts for travel and hotels. You can always get the caterer to add extra meals if you give them advanced notice. Of course this will increase the cost.
When planning your destination wedding be sure to let family and friends know that if they plan to attend they are responsible for their own airfare and hotel costs. Since these weddings tend to be smaller than traditional affairs due to the distance and travel costs, the cost to the bride and groom can be cheaper than a big local bash.
The destination and time of year you choose for your wedding can have a huge effect on your costs. In late spring your cost will likely be high since this is a popular time for weddings. Also book your venue early or you may not get the date and location you want.
Before you sign a contract for a destination wedding package, read the entire contract and understand what happens if a vendor used by the company fails to deliver. Can you get a refund? Be sure that the contract includes every item that you want included in your package. If something is not listed that you requested, don’t sign until the contract is amended.
The benefits of a package wedding is that once you choose a vendor, your work is pretty much done, so you can relax and enjoy your wedding destination package.