| Have you decided upon a Caribbean destination | | | | even give wedding planner access to guests who opt |
| wedding? If so, you have lots of planning ahead of | | | | for nothing more than the free basic wedding. Your |
| you. In fact, there are so many things to do; you | | | | wedding planner can not only help you plan the |
| may find yourself lost along the way. Continue | | | | ceremony, but get you started with the documents |
| reading on for a helpful destination Caribbean wedding | | | | needed to legalize a marriage in a foreign country. |
| to-do list. | | | | Start Notifying Guests |
| Decide on a Budget | | | | Unless you want your destination Caribbean wedding |
| Most brides and grooms have a budget to work with. | | | | to be a private affair, you are likely to invite a few |
| Know this budget ahead of time. However, also take | | | | close friends or family members. By also opting for |
| into account that you are combining your wedding | | | | an all-inclusive resort, your guests can save time and |
| and honeymoon into one trip. This saves you money. | | | | money. Still, not everyone can afford a Caribbean |
| For that reason, not only total up your wedding | | | | vacation at the drop of a hat. For that reason, be |
| ceremony and reception budget, but your | | | | sure to provide your guests with adequate notice. |
| honeymoon budget too. This is how much you have | | | | Moreover, understand that some may be unable to |
| to spend not only on your Caribbean wedding, but | | | | attend due to financial reasons. As for the |
| your travels. | | | | notification, you can start with save the date |
| Start Examining All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean | | | | magnets. Both these save the date magnets and |
| Right away, you may be thinking "but all-inclusive | | | | your wedding invitations can be ordered with a beach |
| costs more." Technically, it costs more upfront, but | | | | theme. |
| you are likely to walk away spending less. See, | | | | Review the Resorts Wedding Upgrades |
| all-inclusive Caribbean resorts give you more than just | | | | As previously stated, most all-inclusive resorts in the |
| a room; the cost of your food, drinks, tips, qualifying | | | | Caribbean provide guests with a basic wedding |
| airport transfers, and some forms of onsite | | | | ceremony. This may include a marriage license, |
| entertainment should be included well. If you are | | | | minister fees, recorded music, witnesses or guest |
| shopping on a budget, all-inclusive is the way to go. | | | | passes, a wedding cake, and candlelit dinner after the |
| Aside from a few extra purchases here or there, it is | | | | wedding. This is just the basics. If you want all the |
| easy to estimate the overall cost of your wedding | | | | bells and whistles, review the resort's list of updates |
| travels. Even if you aren't on a budget, all-inclusive | | | | online or speak to your wedding planner. Just a |
| plans a good percentage of your trip with ease. | | | | sample of the wedding upgrades typically available |
| Most importantly, all-inclusive resorts are known to | | | | include: additional guest passes, floral designs, a |
| offer guests free standard wedding ceremonies | | | | limousine tour, a private live band, a private wedding |
| when they meet the minimum stay requirement. This | | | | reception, in-room hair, in-room make-up, and more. |
| requirement is often three or five nights. Since you | | | | Review Your Wedding Before Your Travel Dates |
| are combining your honeymoon and wedding, it is | | | | Provided you have your passport and made your |
| easy to meet this requirement. | | | | travel plans, you might have been sitting around |
| Compare and Contact Resorts | | | | waiting for that special day to come. Before |
| Once you have compared all-inclusive resorts in the | | | | departing for the big event, contact your wedding |
| Caribbean and believe you got the perfect fit, it is | | | | planner again. It is time to once again review the |
| time to make contact. Although you can book your | | | | plans for your wedding ceremony and reception |
| travel plans online, you still want to call the resort in | | | | (should you decide to have one). This last minute |
| question because you are planning a wedding. Ensure | | | | review is not only ideal for preventing errors due to |
| your wedding date is available for a ceremony. You | | | | miscommunication, but it is usually your last chance to |
| will be paired with a wedding planner. Most resorts | | | | make any changes. |