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8 Reasons To Say Yes To A Destination Wedding

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8 Reasons To Say Yes To A Destination Wedding

There is something unique and wondrous about celebrating the union of love in a foreign place. A destination wedding will answer your call for uniqueness and adventure on your special day. Share the fun and love together with your guests and partner with the various activities your chosen destination offers.

The sky’s the limit for all the things and sceneries you can witness, making your special day one for the books. If you are still looking for reasons why you should opt for a destination wedding, then we have laid it out for you.

Here are 8 reasons why you should say yes to a destination wedding:

By Kavonda L. Rogers

Escape The Ordinary

A breath of fresh air, new sights and uniqueness are some of the many things a destination wedding will bring you. Give your relationship a treat and experience a ceremony that you will remember for the rest of your lives as a couple.

Go out of your comfort zone, and you will see the exciting things a different place will give you. A wedding is a once in a lifetime experience that should be exceptional, and this is your chance to do that when you decide to opt for a destination wedding.

Related: How to Choose a Destination Wedding Planner

Get Away From The Hustle and Bustle Of The City

The hustle and bustle of the city can be quite exhausting. Taking the time to celebrate your special day in a place where there is peace and serenity will be worth it. Explore sites that offer the breath of fresh air you need that lacks in your highly urbanized home.

Realize the value of privacy

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Having your wedding in an unfamiliar place where you have limited acquaintances will highlight your privacy. If you are a person that gives high value to this, then you should consider holding a destination wedding.

Be intimate with your invited family and friends, away from the stressful crowd in your hometown. Destination weddings will set boundaries and limitations you crave in the traditional kind of wedding. 

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You can control the guest list

Most destination weddings are held in a foreign place, away from your hometown. With this, you can limit your guests and be intimate with each one of them. Limited guests also mean fewer expenses and the controllable crowd.

Discover New Culture And Destinations

Explore the wonders of your chosen destination, where you can enjoy the sight and learn new things about other cultures—a definite win-win situation for you and your guests. You will have the time of your lives and give yourselves the best intangible souvenir from your wedding.

Bond With Your Guests Through Various Activities

There are a lot of destination weddings celebrated in islands and beach resorts. This comes with multiple activities you can enjoy with your guests and will enable you to create a deeper connection with them. 

The bond that you will share with your partner extends to the special people in your lives. Your wedding will not be a one-day event, but several days of enjoyment and bonding. 

Enables you to save time and money

Contrary to popular belief, planning a destination wedding is more manageable and less stressful than a traditional one. Some resorts offer numerous designed packages that will help you have the best wedding in a beautiful place and inclusive of all the things you need. 

From the things you need before, during and after the ceremony will all be laid out for you. This will save you some time and money, taking you away from the hassle of the nits and bits of the planning process. All you need to do is enjoy your mini-vacation and special day.

Make Your Wedding The Most Memorable

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What is more special than having to share your union of love in front of your close family and friends? Celebrating it in a place that holds an essential part in your relationship. It could be your dream destination, where you met each other or somewhere that makes you feel that your love can conquer everything. 

Saying ‘I do’ matters more when you say it in front of the people you treasure and to your soul mate. Planning a destination wedding can be hectic and includes a lot of pressure especially if you don’t know its basics. But with our help, you can ensure that your dream destination wedding will come true.

Contact us if you need help in making that dream wedding come to life.

I’m Kavonda L. Rogers and I’m a Certified Travel Agent who specializes in Destination Weddings, Honeymoons and Group Travel in Mexico, and the Caribbean.

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How to Choose a Destination Wedding Planner

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How to Choose a Destination Wedding Planner

Destination weddings make one of the most important days of a couple even more special. Whether it be by the beach at sunset, or in a popular tourist spot, every detail should be flawless and picture-perfect.

There are many good ways to make a dream destination wedding possible. It can be as stress-free as it can be with the right destination wedding specialist. There can be several travel agents that can help you with this, but choosing the best is something couples should pay great attention to.

Here are five steps in choosing the best wedding planner:

By Kavonda L. Rogers

Get to know them

As the famous line goes, “First impressions are lasting impressions.” This is also true when choosing a wedding planner. You must get to know them well because you will be working with them for a year or more.

When choosing a wedding planner, they need to have the same vision and goals as you and your future spouse. You must also make sure that they are as professional and can help you put your dream wedding together.

Never book an agent without any form of consultation – whether it be face-to-face or through a video call.

Related: Honeymoon Planning Tips

Know their communication channels

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It is essential to know how an agent makes himself/herself available. Phone and email are two common ways to communicate. However, other details you need assistance when making decisions like color inspirations cannot be made through the mentioned ways.

See to it that they can also speak to you through video conferencing to keep in touch, especially when important decisions are needed to be made. As a hands-on bride, it is best to work with an agent who has multiple communication channels.

Related: 10 Best Honeymoon Destinations in the USA

Are they a specialist in your destination?

Different agents specialize in various destinations. It is best to pick someone who spent some time getting to know a few areas well so they can give you the answers to your questions and give you what you need.

Looking into their social media accounts and website can also help make sure that they are aligned with your destination. If you are looking at a wedding in Bora Bora, but their constant postings are about the Cathedrals in Italy, you should look for someone that has more experience in planning your preferred destination.

Look into their experience.

Experience is indeed the best teacher, which makes it essential to choose a destination wedding planner who has spent a long time in the industry. Working with a professional destination wedding planner who has a well-rounded background will make the planning process more manageable.

Make sure to pick an agent who has exposure to your destination of any sort. This can either be through classes or first-hand travel – or even both.

do they have time to service your needs?

Some wedding planners accept multiple bookings per year. This can affect their availability for a consultation and prevent them from tending your needs and guests. On the other hand, too few weddings can also reflect how they have been doing in the industry.

Wedding planners with 3 to 5 weddings a year might be overextending themselves. Choose a destination wedding planner who can give you time during the entire duration of the planning process.

Follow this guide and start planning the destination wedding of your dreams. Let  Honeymoons & Vacations by Vonda help you put your wedding visions into reality.

I’m Kavonda L. Rogers and I’m a Certified Travel Agent who specializes in Destination Weddings, Honeymoons and Group Travel in Mexico, Hawaii and the Caribbean.

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5 Things to Know Before Setting Your Destination Wedding Budget

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5 Things to Know Before Setting Your Destination Wedding Budget

I get it you have googled until your fingers are sore and you are still no closer to starting your destination wedding planning.  Every answer you think you have simply leads to another question.  You want to set your destination wedding budget but have no idea where to begin.  Have no fear frazzled bride or groom the Destination Wedding Diva is here.  (I know it was corny, but I couldn’t resist.)  I am going to share with you the 5 Things to Know Before Setting Your Destination Wedding Budget. 

By Kavonda L. Rogers

Narrow Down Your Destination Options

Seems simple right? This seems like a crazy step, but it is a necessary one. I have asked past clients what their choices were for their destination wedding and they tell me Mexico and the Maldives and all points in-between (meaning Jamaica, Hawaii, Aruba etc.).  The problem with these choices is that yes, they are tropical beach locations but that is where the similarity ends.  Aruba, Hawaii and the Maldives are all considered luxury locations while Mexico and Jamaica are more budget friendly.  Narrow your destination down to 2 or 3 locations and be specific.  You want to choose cities or regions if possible.  This way you won’t be as overwhelmed by the options available.

All-Inclusive or Cruise?

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Whenever I ask my clients this question, and I usually get that moment of “They have cruise weddings?”. Yes, they have cruise wedding but that is for another blog post.  Honestly, both options offer the same thing.  A simple and easy wedding/honeymoon format.  Traditionally, most destination weddings occur at an all-inclusive resort, but cruise weddings are on the rise.  Yet, the cruise option can be a bit more affordable if you are on a tight budget or you are having problems obtaining a passport.   With the number of cruises available it is an option worth considering.

How many guests will you invite?

Whether you chose a cruise wedding or an all-inclusive resort you will need to think about guests. Please note there are just certain people who will not travel (especially out of the country) to a wedding.  Don’t take this personal it’s just how the cookie crumbles.  As the bride and groom, you are not required to pay for their travel (flight/accommodations) but you are required to pay for their place in your wedding package.  This cost will need to be added to your destination wedding budget.  Wedding packages usually account for up to 20 guests.  After that you will need to pay an additional fee per guest.  These fees can range from $35-$125 per guest. 

How much time can you afford to take off?

This is important because many marriage laws and resorts require a minimum stay in order to get married legally in their country. This can be a little as 2 days PRIOR to the wedding and as many as 3 days.  You want to avoid a country or a resort where the marriage laws will require you to exceed the amount of time you can take off from work. 

Are you and your fiancé(e) able to obtain passports?

If you consider these times you will for certain be 5 steps closer to setting a destination wedding budget. Also, if you are seriously considering a destination wedding then make sure to check out the State Department’s website to ensure your wedding will be recognized by the United States government. 

Related: How to Apply for a Passport and Get Approved on the First Try

If you need more Destination Wedding Planning info be sure to get my free download 7 Steps to Plan Your Destination Wedding. It’s free I promise.

If you are already planning a Destination Wedding, please tell me where it will be. I would love to know.


I’m Kavonda L. Rogers and I’m a Certified Travel Agent who specializes in Destination Weddings, Honeymoons and Group Travel in Hawaii and the Caribbean.

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