What is the difference between a Wedding Travel Agent and a Wedding Planner?

A destination wedding travel agent does everything that a regular travel agent would do for you and a whole lot more. You have so much to think about in regard to your wedding, so why not leave the travel portion to the experts?

Destination Wedding Travel Agents:

  • Are hired to help you with all of your travel details starting around 6-24 months before your wedding date.

  • Are experts in destination wedding marriage requirements, wedding packages, ceremony, and reception venues in each destination that they offer, so they can recommend the best resort and wedding venue to make your wedding dreams come true.

  • Take over the reins once you have your wedding date set by the resort venue.

  • Walk you through the pros and cons of doing a room block contract vs. flexible pricing for your accommodations.

  • Help your guests with rooms and pricing.

  • Book your accommodations for you and your wedding guests.

  • Collect all your guest’s RSVP’s.

  • Make sure your guests pay their deposits and final payment on time.

  • Be a liaison between you and your resort venue wedding planning team.

  • They help you secure perks that you may not know exist that may ultimately end up as cash in your pocket after your wedding.

  • Book excursions like Catamarans and sightseeing adventures.

  • Offer Travel Insurance.

  • Build an excellent rapport with the wedding resorts.

  • Assists with accommodations, transportation, and guest activities, crafting a seamless and memorable experience for the couple and their loved ones.

Destination Wedding Planners:

  • Confirm availability and reserve the date and time at your selected resort.

  • Will provide a crucial role in creating unforgettable experiences for couples looking to tie the knot in paradise.

  • Will meticulously coordinate every aspect of the wedding planning to ensure that all the details align with the couple's vision.

  • They will take over once you have booked your resort and be your main contact for all your wedding planning needs. Please keep in mind they may speak to you right away or wait until a few months before your wedding to help with all the wedding planning details like wedding packages, and special promotions.

  • Provide wedding-related resources and coordinate all your wedding details and vendors like wedding packages, and special promotions, oversee menu selections, floral arrangements, entertainment, catering information, and photography services. coordinate all wedding details and vendors.

  • Additionally, the wedding planner will offer you expert guidance, and support, and will be a wealth of local knowledge where they can turn dreams into reality, creating cherished moments that will be treasured forever.