Beach Wedding Coordinators and All Inclusive Destination Resort Weddings
BeachBrideToBe     Destination Weddings Made Simple!
Why You Should Hire a Destination Wedding Coordinator

Your destination wedding coordinator represents you in your destination wedding location.  Your
wedding coordinator is your eyes, ears and hands on location.  They work with you on a one to one
basis to put together your vision of the perfect wedding day in your wedding paradise.  Its
impossible to be two places at once. Your coordinator handles the details while you go about your
daily life.

Experts always suggest that you tour the destination location, kind of like a fact finding mission,
before you choose the location.   Unfortunately, its not always possible for the couple especially if its
in an exotic location.  Time and money don't always mesh to make the trip.   So, working with a
destination wedding coordinator will be the next best thing to being there in advance and doing it all
yourself.

Your destination wedding coordinator knows the area.  They know the locations.  They know the
vendors. They know who will best perform your ceremony.  They know who bakes the cake that will
holdup in the weather, they know where to find the exotic flowers for your bouquet.   They'll steer you
to the best in your price range.  

Email, texts and the Internet have made working long distance with your wedding coordinator a
breeze.  You can see pictures of their work, you can see their references and contact them.  You can
get honest feedback on their work at the click of a mouse.  

Its important to tell the coordinator your complete vision for your wedding.  Any detail, any question,
any special request, you need to discuss.  This way, your wedding coordinator will have a complete
road map for your wedding.  There won't be any surprises or disappointments.,  

You also need to define your budget in detail.  Here is what I have to spend.  What can you do for
me?  Is my budget doable?  

The good news is that your wedding coordinator won't break the bank.  You can hire one
independently or you can use the coordinator at a resort or through a wedding chapel either free or
at a nominal fee.  

If you are marrying at an all inclusive resort, like Sandals, they include it in the package price. Many
independent wedding chapels include the services of their on site wedding coordinator and the
price is rolled into the cost of the ceremony.   You can sometimes purchase more services ala
carte.   Everyone prices differently.

If you need to hire an independent wedding coordinator, interview several to find the one that is in
sync with your personality and wedding.  You'll be in contact frequently, so you need to be on the
same page.

Destination wedding coordinators are professionals and are good at what they do.  They are locals,
they have insider contacts that you can't find on your own.   They will only work with the best partners
to insure you have your perfect day.  Their reputation is on the line.

  • You can't do it alone.   Unless you live or have lived in the area, you won't know where to find
    the best deals, the best florist, the best location on your own.

  • They do all the work.  They help with all the legalities, such as marriage licenses,
    documents and cut through the red tape needed to arrange the marriage and make it legal.
    They will arrange the location, ceremony, reception, flowers, officiant, food, music, lodging,
    guests, activities and whatever else you want.   Some will even help with your travel
    arrangements.  All you have to do is travel with your proper documentation and say I do.

  • Your wedding coordinator is cost effective and can save you money.   Factor in taking a
    trip to the location, lodging, interviewing vendors, etc and see your savings.  Plus, your
    wedding coordinator is privy to discounts you can't get on your own.

  • Your wedding coordinator will make all the plans for you.   They'll do your wedding, your
    way.  If you've been a part of a traditional wedding, you know how hard planning a wedding
    can be, its done for you.

  • Your wedding coordinator will make your wedding stress free.  They take the stress, you
    reap the benefits.

  • They will formulate a Plan B in case the wedding doesn't cooperate.  Bad weather can
    sink a beach wedding, your coordinator has come across this before, they know what to do.
    Just think about it, you are in an unfamiliar location,  its raining, what do you do?  They have
    your Plan B in place so the day won't turn into a disaster.  They will make lemonade out of
    lemons and save the day.
  The Allure of the All Inclusive Resort Wedding

If you are considering a destination wedding, consider having your wedding at an all inclusive resort
where everything is done for you and done in style.  Its one price and everything is included.  It will
include your basic wedding ceremony on the beach or in one of their wedding pavilions overlooking
the beach.  Either way, its an exotic location! It includes the services of the wedding coordinator, the
flowers, the officiant, the music, the reception for the couple and or guests,wedding cake,  your
accommodations,  wedding picture or pictures, meals, entertainment, water sports and or golf,  tips,
taxes and even transportation depending on the package you choose. You pay in advance and
everything is done for you.  There are no extra charges unless you decide to upgrade your package.

Couples choose all inclusive resort weddings because they cut the stress, they are easy to plan,
you know that you are going to have a fabulous wedding in a world class resort.  Your
accommodations will be top notch.  You have all the alcohol you can drink, all the food you can eat,
all the sun and fun you can handle.  You can relax or take part in activities.  Its your wedding and
honeymoon wrapped up in one.  And the best part, you are automatically on your honeymoon!  You
don't have to pack and travel for your honeymoon!  

The big daddy of all inclusive resort weddings is the Sandals families of resorts, including Beaches
resorts. They have a basic wedding package that can be free if you book a certain level of
accommodations.   You can add options to the basic ceremony and they even offer the option of
video streaming, so your family at home can witness your ceremony.  

You can add the Preston Bailey wedding collection to your ceremony at an additional cost.  Preston
Bailey is billed as the wedding coordinator to the stars and his work is unparalled .  The average
person can't afford Preston Bailey, but you can at Sandals.  His packages include exotic cakes
inspired by Sylvia Weinstein,  who is THE cake artist you see featured in all the bridal magazines.
Her cakes run into the thousands of dollars and are works of visual arts.  We bow to their expertise
as they are legends and only available together at Sandals, unless you are uber rich.  

The Riu Hotel and Resort group also do all inclusive destination weddings. They are located in
Aruba, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico.  

CheapCaribbean offers a lot of all inclusive resorts in a lot of different Caribbean locations that offer
all inclusive weddings and accommodations.  Read the reviews of the various resorts by the
travelers who have been there and don't miss Caribbean Jim's comments on each island.
Testimonials from real life brides and grooms:


Patti says: "I couldn't have survived without my wedding coordinator.  We wanted to get married on a
beach in the Florida Keys and what I didn't know would fill a book.  I didn't think about the tides, I
didn't think about the weather. I had a picture in my mind and she delivered it beyond expectations.  I
couldn't have done what she did alone and within my budget.  Hire a coordinator!"

Sean says: " My sister had a huge wedding blowout and I knew it wasn't for me.  Angie and I wanted
to get married quietly but we wanted a wedding.  My buddy told me all about his honeymoon at
Sandals and Angie and I decided this was the place for us.  We chose Jamaica.  It was freaking
awesome!  Angie didn't get all weird like my sister planning the wedding.  We were nervous but
relaxed, can't explain it.  We had dinner on the beach and cake and champagne. The next day we got
up, had breakfast and hit the pool with the swim up bar.  The bartender was wild, it became our fave
hang out.  We ate lunch,  napped on the beach, ate supper, danced at the club or just hung out.  We
did Hobie Cats, water trikes,snorkeled, ate at some of the other Sandals resorts and met some
other couples.  It was the best ever!  Angie said it was her dream wedding and we are going back for
our second anniversary this summer.  Love he laid back Jamaican vibe!"

Sari says: " We wanted to elope because it was a second wedding for both of us and we wanted to
include our kids in a family ceremony.   We chose Beaches because they are child friendly and part
of the Sandals resorts.  The wedding was something we'll never forget and the kids loved being part
of the ceremony.  We were able to have quiet, private time because they have activities and a kids
club.  The kids said it was the best vacation ever and it was pretty great for us, too!"