How to Get Group Discounts on Destination Weddings
A destination wedding combines the wedding, reception and honeymoon in one trip. It's a chance to bring together the people who are most important to you. Instead of paying to travel to your hometown, they pay to travel to an exotic location for your wedding. Follow these steps to find group discounts on destination weddings.
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Get a travel agent to help you with the planning. They are used to making plans for groups and know where to find the discounted deals.
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Hire a wedding planner or coordinator who specializes in destination weddings. They can keep your costs lower by working with vendors and companies. They're experts at bargaining and have numerous relationships with people in the industry.
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Choose to have your wedding at an all-inclusive resort. The drinks and meals are included, so there won't be any surprises on your bill.
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Find an all-inclusive resort that offers a wedding plan. This could include a cocktail party and wedding dinner. Everyone pays a set price for the vacation, so there won't be a headache come bill time.
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Consider flying with American Airlines. The company has a wedding event travel discount program. You can contact them at (800) 221-2255.
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Ask other airlines for special group discounts. Some, like American West and Delta, offer discounts for groups of more than 10 passengers.
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Tips & Warnings
Some destinations and resorts offer a wedding coordinator as part of the package.
Wedding planners may charge a flat rate or percentage.