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JOURNEYS magazine
Volume II, 2016
FEATURE
often have to rush the next day or day after to the airport
for their honeymoon.
When it comes to all-inclusive resorts in the
Caribbean that offer a great array of wedding event
options, two of the most highly recommended islands in
the Caribbean are Jamaica and the Dominican Republic.
These two islands are unmatched by others when it
comes to their natural beauty and high levels of service.
If your heart is set on Mexico, the Riviera Maya, Los
Cabos, and Playa del Carmen are certain to provide the
perfect background to an unforgettable wedding. All of
these destinations in Mexico are easy to access and
there’s plenty to experience in and around them that you
and your guests won’t want to ever leave.
START PLANNING NOW
Planning ahead — anywhere from eight to 10 months —
for a destination wedding in Mexico or the Caribbean will
allow you plenty of time to find a resort, settle all the
details, and perhaps calm any nervousness you may
have. Remember that certain times of the year, including
holidays, may be more expensive, so be sure you know
what your overall budget is and try to stick to it.
Once you have a date set for the nuptials, you and
yours should discuss with your local travel professional
those places where you’re most interested in getting
married. Your destination selection should be a favorite
vacation spot, a dream location, or one where you and
your guests will be most comfortable and well-cared for.
You can even choose several destinations that you
like and think will make a great backdrop to your event.
Depending on how involved you would like your family
and friends to be, don’t hesitate to ask them for wedding
destination ideas. After all, they will be putting in their
own money and time to celebrate the big occasion with
you. If you already have a few places picked out, you can
Couples wanting to break away from the ordinary
wedding in search of peace, relaxation and romance
will absolutely love opting for a destination wedding
at an all-inclusive resort. These resorts oer luxe
accommodations just steps from the beach, superb
pools, 24-hour room service, unlimited fine dining,
cocktails and much more for one set price. Special
wedding packages are often an additional cost, but
remain vastly cheaper than having your wedding back
home. With all this, an all-inclusive resort maximizes
romance — and your nuptial dollars — making a
beachside destination wedding hard to beat.
CHOOSING A DESTINATION
If your heart is set on all-inclusive luxury, look no further
than Mexico and many destinations located throughout
the Caribbean. With their sunny skies and endless
beaches, Mexico and the islands of the Caribbean oer
love birds the perfect refuge for a romantic wedding and
honeymoon. They’re also home to some of the absolute
best wedding and honeymoon values thanks to their
exhaustive array of luxe, all-inclusive resorts where
nearly every amenity — from gourmet dining and drinks
to watersports and entertainment — is included for one
great price.
When it comes to choosing your all-inclusive resort
as the home base for your wedding, keep in mind those
things you want to experience during your wedding and
time there pre- and post-event. Do you want lots of
entertainment? Is gourmet dining a priority? Perhaps a
relaxing spa experience is of the highest order?
Because many couples prefer to remain on-site
after their wedding, and many guests turn the occasion
into a getaway for themselves, staying at an all-inclusive
resort provides a relaxed environment in comparison
to the traditional weddings where the newlyweds
So you’ve decided that a typical wedding just isn’t your style. Instead, you’d rather tie the knot
in a beautiful and intimate beach setting with only your closest family and friends in attendance,
celebrating this new chapter of your lives with you. We couldn’t agree with you more!
