I've known a couple of people that have done them...both to Hawaii...I don't recall them using a service as it was just them and immediate family...They held a reception when they got back...good luck...
We just made it back from Secrets Capri in Playa... there was one wedding that took place while we were there...it looked nice to me and the resort was top notch. http://www.secretsresorts.com/capri/weddings.html SECRETS ULTIMATE WEDDING PACKAGE Selling Price-$2,650 USD This package includes: * Services of Judge or Minister * Wedding organization and personalization of our wedding coordinator * Preparation and ironing of the wedding dress and grooms tuxedo/suit * Complimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding (based on availability) * Personal dressing assistant * Use of the wedding gazebo or beach front arbor * Bride’s bouquet * Two boutonnieres and corsages for witnesses * Special Gold Wedding Dinner party (for 20 guests staying at the hotel) * Natural floral centerpiece for the bride and groom’s dinner table * Natural floral centerpiece for the ceremonial table * Wedding cake and sparkling wine for 20 guests * One hour Gold cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres (for 20 guests staying at the hotel) * Special turn down service * Bride’s hairstyling for ceremony * Make-up application for bride * 15% discount on all Spa treatments (products not included) * 50 full color photos and wedding album * Honeymoon Package * Silver framed photo of choice from stay* * Late check-out for bride and groom (based on availability) * Gazebo décor - chairs with white covers, ceremonial table, and carpeted walkway * Live Mexican music trio (1 set) * Video of the ceremony (30 minutes) * Choice between a Swedish massage, European facial or Salt Glow Body Scrub for two
For you guys who had a destination wedding, did you pay for your guests' travel arrangements? We're looking at 50 guests.
I definitely think it will be more than 20 because of our immediate families, wedding party and closest friends. Maybe 30-40 but I would say 50 as a maximum. I will start doing the Save the Dates to see how many will definitely go.
We have stayed at many of the Palace Resorts. These people usually have a good price http://www.palace-resorts-expert.com/ I have had great luck dealing with these people. Everything has been as promised. I have seen weddings take place at several of these resorts. You might check it out.
You've repeated this like it's a bad thing. That's partially the appeal of a destination wedding for me.
Negative. Our guests paid their way and stay. We paid for the extra costs for the wedding, rehearsal-reception meals, etc. Also, paid to access to the resort for the people that stayed at other hotels, you can usually get day passes. You can get as many or as little amount of guests as you want. Depends on who you invite and how you promote it. Theres good message boards about the riviera maya that have info.
My sister announced that she was considering a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic. both our family and the grooms family both flat out said that they didn't want to have to do this because it require more work on their part to have to travel. So she turned it down I think a wedding should also be considerate of the ease of the guests to attend.
It is bad in the sense that it isn't your choice who will go. Believe me, this kind of thing is what ends friendships. ie. Someone you absolutely expected and wanted to go will flake, and some lame relative will show that you only invited to be "polite". Unless you are buying the travel for the people you want to go, expect to be disappointed. Trust me.
That's not some genius revelation there. I think anyone getting into this has considered that. I won't be disappointed, trust me.
thats why you go into it not caring whether people go or not. If they do thats great, if not, no big deal. What your describing is a problem with every wedding.
We went to a destination wedding in Punta Cana, DR last December and it was incredible. I would love to go back.
As far as paying for guests, it's mostly up to the guests to make the trip on their own. We paid for my wife's parents and siblings because they weren't in a position to pay for the trip and we obviously wanted them there. You'll find that a bunch of people that you envisioned to be at your wedding will probably not be able to make it. That's why I would suggest a small reception once you get back.
