| Have you always dreamed of getting married on the | | | | Remember, you want to have a cheap, but |
| beautiful beaches of the Caribbean? If so, you might | | | | memorable destination wedding in the Caribbean. |
| assume that your dream must stay at dream due to | | | | Honestly, you are one of many. Contact the resort |
| costs. Despite what you might assume or what you | | | | by phone to ensure you can have a wedding during |
| may have heard, destination weddings in the | | | | your anticipated travel dates. Don't find out too late |
| Caribbean can be a lot cheaper than anticipated. So, | | | | that the garden is booked for other special events. |
| how can you plan a destination wedding on a | | | | If you didn't contact the all-inclusive resort before |
| budget? | | | | booking your trip, do so now. You shouldn't just |
| Find all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean that offer | | | | show up and expect to get a wedding. As previously |
| free standard wedding ceremonies. Yes, some | | | | stated, even free standard wedding ceremonies may |
| resorts really do offer these! They usually require a | | | | qualify for a free wedding planner. Make use of |
| minimum nights stay, such as 3 or 5 nights. What | | | | yours. Destination weddings can be difficult to plan, |
| does a free wedding include? Inclusions vary | | | | as you may be thousands of miles away. A wedding |
| depending on the resort in question; however, you | | | | planner can ease the stress and ensure you have a |
| are likely to find some common inclusions. It is | | | | perfect day. |
| common to get free access to a wedding planner, a | | | | Review the Caribbean resort's inclusions for free |
| choice of ceremony locations, a provided witness or | | | | wedding ceremonies. As previously stated, this varies. |
| a couple of guest passes, and a private dinner | | | | Most of this information is found on resort websites, |
| afterwards. With a longer stay, such as 7 or 9 nights, | | | | but your wedding planner should also be able to mail |
| the resort may take care of the additional expenses | | | | you a packet. |
| required to validate a marriage in a foreign country. | | | | Review the resort's wedding upgrades. A free |
| Choose the all-inclusive resort that is the perfect fit. | | | | wedding is nice, but you usually get just the basics. If |
| Since many Caribbean resorts give guests the option | | | | the basics aren't enough for you, order some |
| of having a free standard wedding, you have a | | | | upgrades. These upgrades are affordable, meaning |
| choice. Don't opt for the first resort you see. Take | | | | you can still have your dream wedding when on a |
| the time to find the perfect fit. Most brides and | | | | budget. As with inclusions, available upgrades depend |
| grooms combine their destination wedding with their | | | | on the resort in question. You can usually get in-room |
| honeymoon to meet the minimum stay requirement. | | | | hair and makeup, purchase additional guest passes, |
| Since you may spend a week or more, choose a | | | | have a wedding reception instead of a private dinner, |
| good resort. Don't just focus on the wedding, but | | | | rent a tux, arrange for a photographer, and live or |
| the honeymoon too. Opt for a resort with a long list | | | | recorded music. If you wish for upgrades, discuss |
| of inclusions, meaning you don't pay extra. | | | | them with the resort's provided wedding planner. |
| Beachfront resorts may have a host of beach | | | | Finalize your travel plans. In the week or two before |
| activities, such as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, | | | | your destination Caribbean wedding, contact the |
| and windsurfing. | | | | resort again to ensure everything is in place. Now is |
| Make your travel plans. This involves reserving your | | | | also the time to make any necessary changes to |
| room or suite at the all-inclusive resort. Many resorts | | | | your wedding, like adding additional upgrades. When |
| give you the option to include your airline tickets too. | | | | packing, pay close attention to your wedding dress. |
| Do it because you may save money and it eliminates | | | | In fact, contact the airline ahead of time to know |
| another reservation that you need to make. Although | | | | how you can travel with your dress. Can the airline |
| you can make your trip arrangements online, you | | | | hang it in the cabin or must you check it with the |
| may want to contact the resort in question. | | | | rest of your luggage? |