Destination Wedding Inquiry

I'm doing mexico. We have a rolling budget of 10-15k. Not including HM and rings.,

The resort package reception for 20 people is 3500 and then you add on from there.

Right now we have 44 people with a deposit down. So it will be 85pp for the reception over the 20 that is included. Then you factor in decor, flowers and customization you want.

FYI, keep in mind that the average response rate for RSVP destination weddings is about 30-40%, but you still need to budget as if 100% are coming.

Actually A.L. its higher than that. I falsely assumed the same until my numbers came back. You would be surprised who actually does decide to come and make their own vacation out of it.

Depending on your relationship with friends and family, your response rate/attendance can be very high. My sister got married in St. Lucia and about 80 people attended. She had maybe 6 declines or so. Either way. very low. And it was on a Wednesday. I'm getting married in Vegas, and almost half of the guests have already booked their rooms at the host hotel.

I would be careful to assume DW will save you money, unless you have few people or a lot less who come, DW can be just as expensive.

I studied in the Yucatán peninsula, specifically Merida. Gorgeous place! We are doing a domestic DW in Florida.

I am doing a dw in Jamaica at a Sandals resort. Wedding and reception with cake, champaign and o'dorves for 8 are included in your stay. They have larger groups as well for an additional price, but we are not taking anyone else with us, so I didnt look into larger scale. Officiant and all license fees are also included in our stay as long as you stay at least 7 nights. You also get an upgrade on your room and a few other perks. I am paying extra for videography, photography, hair/makeup, and a bridal attendant. That all came to around 1500 extra. I know you didn't specifically list Jamaica, but wanted to let you know to check out Sandals. They have locations on other islands as well.

Hey!

We have chosen to have a destination wedding for some of the same reasons! I have research like a crazy person for the last 3 weeks and finally reached out to a travel agent. Best thing I have done. It's important that you reach out to one who has done destination weddings so they are helpful to you.

We are doing ours at Excellence Playa Mujeres! It was my favorite in all of Mexico

I highly recommend Michael and his wife Sandy for agents if you are looking! There is no additional charge for them as the resort pays!

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