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Wedding Guests Hotel And Resort Options
Island and beach Destinations wedding etiquette guide lines:
Here is some information to guide you in understanding the Destinations Wedding Etiquette and who pays for what, these are only guide lines however you may choose any other options that you like such as paying for the best man or the made of honor hotel rooms, this your wedding you can decide to handle it any way you like!
The bride and groom pay for:
- The wedding reception: This could be a simple meal or an elaborate reception.
Guests expect to pay for:
- Their plane ticket hotel room and transfers which is included with their travel package.
- Any meals or beverages that are not part of the wedding festivities.
Attendants expect to pay for:
- Their plane ticket, hotel room, and transfers which is included with their travel package
- Formal wear and accessories
- Hair and makeup or spa appointments
Group Reservations versus a Online Travel Sites:
In order for you to better understand your options; here are the advantages and disadvantages of having a group contract reservation.
Wedding Guest Group Contract Reservations
- Guaranteed Room Rates: By requesting a group contract early in your wedding planning process you will be able to guarantee that all your guests pay the same resort rate. Room rates traditionally get higher as room availability decreases.
- Since guests normally make their reservations 90 - 120 days before the wedding, a group contracts negotiated on your behalf as 9 to 12 months before your wedding, assures that their rate will be the lower rate. Also Most resorts and hotels offer special group discount pricing for the guest rooms also complimentary upgrades based on the number of room nights booked for you wedding event, each group contract is unique and negotiated based on the number of guest and room, wedding date, time, location, and whether is high or low season
- Guaranteed Room Availability: With a group contract you can ensure that your guests will have a room at the same location
- Requires a signed agreement
- Requires a deposit which can be offset by your guests deposits, wedding ceremony and reception when contract is fulfilled deposit can be applied toward your wedding and reception package.
- Usually recommended if your wedding is over a holiday or high season
- Usually recommended if your wedding is at a small resort that may become sold out prior to all of your guests reserving their rooms
- Guest booking and payments in a timely manner
- Potential loss of deposit
Wedding Desk Individual Reservations
- Does not require a signed contract
- Does not require an upfront financial commitment, however each guest reserving a room will be required to pay a deposit for their room, or full payment if booking less than 60-days before departure
- There is no guarantee that rooms will be available for all your guests when they are ready to make their reservations. However, they have the option to book another hotel close to the wedding ceremony that may be more amenable to their taste or budget.
- No price guarantee
Each wedding group needs are unique please contact us and will be glad to discuss your options and find the wedding travel that meets your guests needs. Which ever choice you decide to go with, we will be glad to coordinate the wedding guest hotel services for you and guests.
United States citizen are required US Passport Valid at least 6 months before and after their trip return date in order travel to any destination that requires a passport.
Note: all non-US citizens may require special visas.
Immigration arrangements and reentry permits are the responsibilities of each traveler.
For more details please visit U.S. Department of State Passport Information
at www.travel.state.gov
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