6 Benefits of Working With a Travel Agent for Your Destination Wedding

Planning a destination wedding is a big undertaking that requires months of coordinating, lots of patience, and great attention to detail. It can easily become overwhelming and feel like a full-time job on top of all the other things you have to be responsible for in your regular day-to-day life. Why do the planning alone when you can have the expertise and experience of a destination wedding travel agent by your side? 

Keep reading for 6 reasons why working with a travel planner can be the ultimate stress-reliever during the wedding planning process, and my personal recommendations on the best travel agents out there!

Perks & Discounts

Travel agents often have an “in” or pre-established relationship with many highly desired and top rated resorts, which gives you the chance to secure some great perks and cost savings on your wedding trip. And let’s be honest — who doesn’t love saving even a little bit of money when it comes to such a significant expense?! You might be able to score a better deal on food caterers, florals, or decorations, and even get that extra special honeymoon suite room for you and your partner to enjoy on your wedding night. 

By the way, if you’re looking for simple solutions to save on your destination nuptials, check out this post for more bridal budget hacks!

Location Knowledge

Travel planners have the experience of working with countless couples on destination weddings, so take advantage of the knowledge they bring to the table! Their understanding of the wedding industry and all kinds of destination locations are invaluable, so make the most of it while you have access to their service. Typical weather patterns during your chosen dates, common foods, cultural do’s and don’ts, and vendors to avoid are all things you might not be aware of without their expertise.  

Securing a Room Block

Asking your friends and family to make a special trip abroad to celebrate your wedding is a tall order, so securing fair group rates and room blocks can alleviate some pressure for them! Not only is it useful for your guests if they can secure a more affordable rate than a standard resort room that’s booked individually, but ensuring you have enough rooms to cover all of your attendees is also incredibly important. Your destination wedding travel agent can coordinate the room block for you; it’s a big task that you don’t want to forget about and try to sort on your own in a hurry! 

Chasing Details & Reservations

Some destination wedding travel planners will go as far as to assist you with confirming your guests have made the necessary reservations, whether it be for flights, hotels, excursions, welcome parties, or even the wedding in general. Not to mention, many specialized wedding travel agents will provide you with a wedding website that can easily capture these crucial RSVP details, which you can check at any time. They will take care of setting up the website for you to include the main event details that your loved ones need to be aware of in order to plan accordingly, then simply provide you with the link to keep an eye on it as you want. You won’t need to add another worry to your plate, trying to help everyone coordinate their own agendas and confirm their plans are in place. Talk about full service!

General Planning Assistance

If you’re starting from square one with wedding planning and feel overwhelmed at the thought of having to make so many choices, a wedding expert such as a travel agent will alleviate a lot of your stress. Looking for recommendations on great destinations to potentially host your wedding celebrations? Need suggestions on popular, romantic resorts in your desired location? Want to secure airfare and accommodation rates that are reasonable for your guests? A great travel planner can help you with all of these things and so much more. 

Remember that you’re not just planning a typical, one-day, local wedding either! Consider all the aspects of your wedding trip including any welcome parties, excursions, or activities you want to do with your guests. Travel agents will help coordinate these extras and provide fun ideas for adventures that you and your loved ones will remember for years to come. 

Communicating With the Resort & Language Barriers

Keeping an open line of communication with the manager or event planner at your wedding venue is crucial! If any last-minute questions arise or if you simply want to confirm that all the details are lined up according to plan, having a primary contact is something you don’t want to let slip between the cracks. Your travel agent can secure a reliable contact for you, and help you get all the information you need so you’re not worrying about the back-and-forth emails. 

Depending on the location you pick, there could potentially be a language barrier between you and the key staff at the resort. This is another area where a travel planner can really come in handy; they’re used to working with people from all around the world, so knowing how to navigate any difficulties communicating is something they’re fully equipped to handle. 

Travel Agent Recommendations

Having planned my own destination wedding back in 2018 combined with the experience of working with hundreds of destination wedding couples over the years since then, I’ve learned a thing or two about great resources in the wedding industry. Gina from G World Weddings, and Aubree and Jennifer from Vaga Blonde Travel are my personal recommendations for travel agents to work with throughout the event planning process. Their packages include so many of the things we’ve discussed throughout this blog, making it so much easier for you to actually enjoy the time leading up to your big day and the wedding itself. If you’re looking for agents who really know their stuff and are passionate about helping you execute your dream wedding, these are the ladies for you! 

I’m all about supporting destination couples in the planning process by sharing my top tips and best practices. My website is full of useful information, guides, and checklists for details that might not have even crossed your mind! Be sure to check it out if you’re newly engaged, about to start wedding planning, or you’re already in the middle of organizing your destination event.