Happy New Year! 2013 Has started off as the busiest year ever for Pose Destination Weddings, so busy in fact that’s why we’re publishing our January blog in April.
This month we have traveled through Western Canada exhibiting in several Wedding Shows / Expos. It’s been an amazing experience meeting hundreds of excited brides and grooms who are planning their Destination Weddings for either late 2013 or early 2014, what’s also been exciting is getting to meet other industry professionals at the expos, including amazing photographers, videographers and other service providers which are a necessity at both Destination Weddings [DW] and local Canadian Weddings.
One major aspect that we have noticed is that there are three types of brides & grooms; 1. Couples who are 100% having a DW, 2. Couples who are 100% on a local Canadian wedding and then 3. Couples who are in the uncomfortable position of “sitting on the fence” and still deciding whether a destination wedding is suitable for them as a couple.
For those couples who are still undecided whether to have a Destination Wedding or not we have dedicated this months blog to you!.........The Top 5 Reasons to consider a Destination Wedding
The Top 5 Reasons to Have a Destination Wedding vs a local wedding in your hometown.
5. Price! You’ve probably heard it before but this cannot be left out, values range anywhere from $20-30k* for the average local Canadian wedding, whereas the average Destination Wedding is typically under $10k, or even $6k in most circumstances (Including at least a 1 week vacation!)
4. Guest selection: A semi controversial topic however the truth is everyone has conflicting thoughts on who to invite to your wedding, who to include on the list and who to leave out. With a DW it’s simple, because you’re not footing the bill for additional guests (partially you are at some resorts but it’s minor expense) there’s no need to hold out inviting anyone. You’re almost guaranteed attendance from the guests who truly care about you as a couple and really want to be there for you. (not freeloading 3rd uncles with nothing better to do than come and drink your free Heineken's)
3. Convenience: The term “Bridezilla” did not develop out of nowhere. The stress involved with a local wedding seems endless at times, especially for busy professionals trying to carve out enough time to arrange all the details.
A DW on the other hand follows a relatively simply procedure; Firstly you make contact with your DW Group travel specialist (a company like Pose), we arrange all the elements of the travel booking, advise on the process of booking your wedding date and introduce you to the Resorts onsite complimentary wedding coordinator, (this is part of our service we offer for free, and of course we throw in a smile) Easy.
2. Vacation / Honeymoon included. A frequent request we have from our Brides & Grooms is to extend their return flights back to Canada by a week or more so they can enjoy a Honeymoon at a different Resort or travel to another location completely and enjoy their honeymoon. This can all be done under your group travel booking.
1. Destination Wedding’s are FUN! Seriously, it’s the middle of a Canadian Winter with snow outside and -25 degrees with wind chill. What a great way to break up the winter than with a group of your closest friends and family at an all inclusive resort with as much food, drinks and fun as you can handle! + you won’t have any regrets the day after your wedding having spent thousands (see point #1) It’s a no brain er if you ask us!
To clarify we don’t think local weddings are wrong or bad they’re absolutely perfect for some couples :)
For more information on getting started with the planning process feel free to take a look at our Website Here or our Facebook page for inspiration free giveaways or drop us a line or email us at our office we would love to chat about your plans and get the ball rolling.
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