Selecting a Resort for a Destination Wedding - Wedding Articles | BridalBook

Resort's customer service and track record

Impeccable customer service goes a long way--it lessens the stress for you and your coordinator, and you're assured that your guests will be really taken care of. "Your experience will be best enhanced by people who take hospitality seriously, and who can pay attention to everyone's needs throughout the entire stay," Amanda shares.

Asking relatives and friends for suggestions and checking the Internet for reviews on the resorts in your shortlist can immensely help you in choosing a good resort. "Weddings are both a personal and a shared experience, because [not only is it] about you and your partner, [but] it's also about who you decide to celebrate the occasion with," says Amanda.

Activities for Your Guests

One advantage of hosting a destination wedding in a resort are the activities that they offer prior to and after the wedding. "Find a destination with lots of [activities]: spa sessions, tours, or outdoor activities for you and your guests to ensure a great time for everyone," says Amanda. There are so many possibilities, and you can plan each activity with the resort's staff.

Amanda adds, "Planning a destination wedding can be stress and hassle-free if you are in contact with the resort and/or a local planner to take care of all the arrangements for the event. Aside from your ceremony and reception, an entire wedding weekend can be planned--[you can include an] optional engagement dinner where you casually introduce guests of your wedding to each other, a spa party for the girls, a boys-night-in with card games and happy hour, and even an after-party. [You can do away with the hassle of] dealing with multiple establishments for each part of the occasion, speaking with many different suppliers, and shuttling between different places."

Architecture

There are a lot of picturesque resorts, but not every one would be ideal for your wedding. A resort with opulent architecture might not go well with a laid-back affair, in the same way that a resort with stark décor might not suit a classic and traditional celebration. As you shop around for your venue, think of how the structures complement the size of your wedding, the theme, and most importantly, your personalities.

"Weddings reflect the couple's personality, and [ideally], the choice of resort should do so too. Whatever tastes and preferences the couple has, the ideal resort should be a venue for them to express who they are and what they envision as a memorable start to their lives," says Amanda.

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