Getting married in a beautiful and romantic destination is what every engaged couple dreams of. Planning all the aspects of this can be overwhelming without the help of a professional travel agent to help select the right destination and resort, handle all of the coordination and help all your guests  with planning and arranging air from various cities.

With help from Cruise Innovations your wedding will be:

Easy
Most resorts have full-time, onsite wedding planners, arranging every aspect of your special day which gives you the opportunity to just relax and have fun. Cruise Innovations will work with both you and the coordinator on all aspects. 

Memorable
Having your family and special friends around you in a beautiful destination will create an experience that you’ll never forget.

Cost Effective
Destination weddings are often less expensive than traditional weddings. In addition, you’re already in the destination where you will  spend your honeymoon and many resorts offer special complimentary weddings. You’ll also save by choosing an all-inclusive resort where  the food,beverage, and entertainment  is included.

Sensible
With many of today’s families spread out throughout the United States, they’ll have to travel to your wedding anyway, so why not have them travel to a beautiful and fun destination instead!?

Planning Your Destination Wedding

Here are some planning tips to help you have the perfect wedding in paradise.

• What kind of things do you like to do?   Do you like the beach,  the mountains? 
  It’s your special day; where do you want to spend it together?  Cruise Innovations will help you chose the best destination for you. 
  You may be spending a week or more, but many of your guests may be staying for a shorter length of time. Keep the travel distance and time in mind when choosing your destination.
• What’s your budget — and the budget of your guests?
• What are the entry requirements?
  Government legislation now requires all people traveling to and from the U.S. to have a passport to many destinations.
• What are the marriage requirements?
  Some destinations may have residency requirements, meaning that you have to be in the destination for a set number of days before you can get married. Other requirements may include blood tests, legal documentation that you are indeed single, etc.

Cruise Innovations will help with with all of the above issues.

Now that you know where your destination, choose where your resort.  

• What kind of wedding do you want?
  Some resorts are lavishly elegant and some are totally laid-back. Some are intimate and some larger and self-contained. Some are sleek and modern, while others are more traditional. In addition, most resorts offer civil ceremonies, but some resorts can arrange a religious ceremony. Whatever your image of your wedding, you’re sure to find the perfect backdrop to your special day.
• All-inclusive or not?
  At an all-inclusive resort meals,beverages and entertainment are included in the price of your stay.  Some resorts also include excursions, water sports, SCUBA and golf. 
  Some resorts are  adults only, some are for couples only, and some allow children.  Know who you will be inviting to your wedding before you decide where it will be.
• Know the requirements.
  If planning on taking advantage of the complimentary weddings that many resorts offer, know that some resorts may ask you to stay a certain number of nights or reserve a certain number of rooms. Also, check to see if there are any additional fees.

Cruise Innovation will help with all of the planning and work with you and your on-site wedding coordinator.  They will work with each of your guest to make sure that they get the best flights for their locations and answer any questions that they may have about the destination, resort and required documentation for them to travel.  

Things To Consider

Be flexible and plan ahead
Have several options for the date and time of your wedding. This way, you’ll be much more likely to be able to have your wedding at the resort of your choosing. And make sure the date is at least six months away.

Send out "save the date" cards
With traditional weddings, invites are usually sent out 4-6 weeks in advance, but for a destination wedding, that isn’t enough time for people to make their travel arrangements, ask for time off from work, etc. It is recommended to send out the save-the-date cards several months in advance.

Bring copies of everything
Typically, most countries require that documents be sent and paperwork be completed before your arrival. If this is the case, do NOT send documents by regular mail. Mail service throughout much of Mexico and the Caribbean can be extremely slow. Rely on fax transmissions and overnight services such as FedEx for delivery of papers. Also, bring extra copies of all paperwork to your destination, just in case.