When it comes to organize a destination wedding, things and insecurities always comes up to our minds, like not knowing the place will be a problem, it will be more expensive than home, I don’t know  local contacts or vendors and I have to do a lot of research… etc. Don’t worry about it, because the destination wedding planner will take care of everything and make sure you have the wedding of your dreams.

Here on this post we give you 8 reasons why you should have a destination wedding planner:

1. THEY KNOW VERY WELL THE LOCATION

Your destination wedding planner can be your local guide and give you different recommendations and reviews. When you start planning the wedding, the last thing you want to do is waste a lot of  time searching for the best venue or place to celebrate the wedding and getting to the place without a clue of what to visit or where to start. Your planner will be able to help you giving you different options and take you directly to the best places for you and show you everything you need to see helping you make a decision.

2. THEY HAVE AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS

They know people. More importantly: They know the right people. A destination wedding planner has experience with various florists, DJs, photographers, catering services, stylist, performers and more and they also have a list of trusted providers to show you and give you the possibility of choosing among many different options. After all, what your wedding planer wants is to make your wedding as successful as possible, so their recommendations are likely to be the best of the best.

3. THEY CAN MAKE YOU SAVE MONEY AND NEGOCIATE WITH PROVIDERS

Honestly, vendors may try to price their services higher if they know you’re coming from another country, and that´s where your destination wedding planner comes to the rescue. Not only do they know how much a service should cost in the area, but they may also be able to get you discounts and agreements with the local vendors.

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4. THEY CAN DO THE HEAVY RESEARCH FOR YOU

The less amount pf work you have to do, the better. If you’re jumping into a location where you have zero connections and zero knowledge of the place, you may find yourself overwhelmed by too many options and unsure of where to even begin (Making decisions it´s hard!) A destination wedding planner can do the heavy work for you and make you a list of vendors worth paying attention to. From there, you can determine which provider best fits your style.

5. THEY KNOW WHAT WORKS IN THE ZONE

Trying to do a wedding in a venue that doesn´t work very well? Not on your wedding planner’s watch. It’s always a good idea to do a visit to the location before the wedding, or maybe even two or three. From the seating arrangement, the place where things will take place, how guests should enter and exit the venue, a destination wedding planner has been there before and she can tell you what works and what simply doesn’t in a location you may be unfamiliar with.

6. THE CAN GIVE YOUR GUESTS TRAVEL ADVICE

There will be pretty big chances that not all of your guests have visited the location before and they may need guidance on hotel bookings, places to visit or  activities to do once they arrive to the location. Destination wedding planners will be able to give them recommendations or help with the hotel book and accommodation. If you’re trying to coordinate a large group of people, consider asking your planner to organize this for the guests to reserve their rooms at a discounted group rate and in a more quick way.

7. THEY ARE ALWAYS THERE TO SOLVE YOUR DOUBTS

Destination wedding planners get it. Planning a wedding can be stressful (after all, it’s their job), and they are there to make the wedding experience more pleasant for you, your partner and your guests. Don’t be afraid to ask her all the questions, seek for their advice, and remain in close contact with your planner Your destination wedding planners may also be your friend and best counselor. The tranquility that this will give you it´s incredible and can make your wedding  much more memorable and meaningful for years to come.

8. THEY’LL SAVE YOU TIME

If you’re working 24/7  while trying to plan your wedding, finding some time to try and get in touch with a potential wedding provider can be challenging—not to mention that the time zone it´s almost all the times pretty different. From the beginning you have to share your ideas and wedding vision with your planner and keep an open line of communication. A destination planner will make the experience of organizing your wedding less stressful for you and keep you calm in moments of total crisis. They will do the wedding of your dreams without you worrying about the distance.