Let's say you were just recently engaged and you have decided to have a Destination Wedding, (of course the first thing you are going to do is contact Pose Destination Weddings - 1 855 476 7387).
A Pose representative is going to ask you a couple of questions to start the planning process they will ask....
"Do you know what you want your approx. budget per guest attending to pay? "
This budget means the price of your guest's return flights (Canada, USA), round-trip airport transfers in destination, 7 nights accommodation at an All Inclusive and all applicable taxes and fees.
The average budget per guest staying at a 4.5 - 5 star in Mexico is approx. $1500 (however we always aim to find the cheapest deal.
Another question will be.....
"Do you have any resorts in mind?"
This is one of the reasons why having a Destination Wedding Specialist is crucial.
A lot of people have traveled to an All Inclusive before and perhaps purchased an amazing "last minute deal" so they assume that this is always the cost of that specific resort/location, this is not always the case.
Last minute vacation deals are offered at a low cost due to the fact that a resort is at low occupancy rates, and the airline also is not at full capacity so they offer a special, let's face it having someone filling that space is better than not making any money at all for these companies.
What a Pose representative would suggest is that yourself (bride and groom) sit together one evening and create a "wish list" for your resort. Every bride/groom' needs and wants are completely different to the next so write down exactly what you want in a resort.
Here are some questions to consider;
- What does their wedding package look like at this resort?
- What do the wedding locations look like? ceremony/cocktail party/reception
- Are we beach people? and if we are what is the ocean like at this resort? is it swim able?
- What style is the resort? modern/contemporary
- Is it a larger or smaller resort? if a larger resort do they offer shuttle services?
- Is there an adults only section?
- Is this resort child friendly?
- What kind of restaurants do they offer? Do you need reservations?
- How old is the property?
- Do you know someone who has been to this resort? - (perfect for asking a testimonial)
- Is there a nightlife at the resort?
- Do they offer Wi-Fi at the resort and how much?
- How far is this resort from the airport we will be flying in to?
- Is there exercise facilities available?
- Is there a salon/spa services available?
Always remember at the end of the day the most important aspect is that you are getting MARRIED! and no matter what, the day will be perfect. If you are in the company with loved ones, close friends and family then the chances are the resort won't be the reason why the vacation was so amazing it's the company that made it amazing.