YOUR DREAM DESTINATION WEDDING

We believe that White Sand Travel provides an invaluable service. From our years of experience in the romance travel industry, we've got the inside scoop on everything from choosing the best locations for the time of year, the special deals with our partners, the answers to all of your questions, and the attention to detail in creating a bespoke package just for you. You'll have us at your beck and call throughout your journey and a suite of perks you most probably wouldn't find on your own. Having White Sand Travel do all the leg work for you not only saves you time, money, and the headache but also ensures your experience is all that you've dreamed of start-to-finish.

A destination wedding offers couples the chance to celebrate their union in a beautiful location away from home. Our couples tie the knot in stunning locations around the globe, such as the Caribbean and Mexico. Destination weddings can be intimate (just the two of you), exclusive to close family and friends, or grand events with hundreds of guests.

Planning a destination wedding is often less stressful and more enjoyable compared to arranging a traditional wedding at home.

Here are the steps to follow:

• Create an initial budget and guest list

• Reach out to a Certified Destination Wedding Travel Agent for guidance and quotes

• Confirm your wedding date, time and location

• Arrange a group room block through your Travel Agent

• Invite your friends and family to join the celebration

• Organize your travel arrangements through your Travel Agent

• Finalize details with your onsite wedding coordinator (decor, hair and makeup, etc.)

• Pack your bags, unwind, and say “I do” in paradise!

You bet. During our initial consultation, we'll take the time to understand your preferences and what is most important to you. Based on your needs, we'll present a variety of options for you to select from, and then we'll create a detailed itinerary tailored to your top choice. Your package will include everything you've dreamed of— from the location to the amenities, as well as activities and themes. Whether you're seeking romance, adventure, relaxation, or classic tourism, you can trust that all our packages will provide breathtaking destinations with romantic settings, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

The total cost of a destination wedding can vary significantly based on several factors, including:

• Your chosen location

• Your departure point

• The number of guests attending

• The level of luxury you desire in your package

• The time of year you plan to wed

• And much more...

Yes, a destination wedding is generally more affordable than a traditional at-home wedding, particularly if you opt for an all-inclusive venue. On average, our couples spend less than $10,000 on their destination weddings in Mexico or the Caribbean, which includes accommodations, meals, drinks, wedding packages, and estimated airfare.

Yes we do! White Sand Travel specializes in locations with white sandy beaches in gorgeous locations around the world. Mexico and Caribbean locations are some of our more popular destinations with great accessibility and affordability.

Here are some advantages of choosing a destination wedding over a traditional one:

• Cost savings: destination weddings tend to be more economical than home celebrations.

• Quality time with loved ones: these weddings typically span 3-4 nights (or more) of festivities, allowing for more time with family and friends.

• Built-in vacation and honeymoon: you can maximize your experience by combining your honeymoon with your wedding celebration.

• Unique experience: rest assured, your destination wedding will be far more distinctive than a conventional country club wedding!

Of course the more time you have, the better. Remember that Destination Weddings and Honeymoons with larger parties can take months of planning (6-12 months), whereas the itineraries for our Signature Getaways and Romantic Travel Specials are created for you in advance so you can pick up and go at a moment's notice.

We suggest initiating the planning process for your destination wedding at least 10 to 12 months ahead of your desired date. We are here to help with both short and long engagement timelines.

Absolutely. Another perk of having White Sand Travel manage your trip—we keep abreast of all the travel requirements and restrictions throughout the world, send you updates during the planning stage, and a final checklist before you travel so you'll never be caught off-guard.

Yes! We plan every detail of your trip. All of our travel packages include transportation to and from the airport along with all the destinations included in your itinerary. We're able to call our service 'White Glove' because we handle all the details in advance so you don't have to.

Our Travel Planning Fees cover our White-Glove Service start-to-finish.

All of our packages include a host of white-glove services to ensure you receive the attention to detail you can expect only with a premier travel agent.

Depending upon location, amenities, occasion and guest count, our traditional Planning Fees will depend upon your itinerary, and could include some or all of the following:

+ Complementary phone call to review our White Glove planning services and your dream-destination must-haves / research and customize ideal destination locations, rooms and amenities / review customized packages

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+ wedding, honeymoon and vow renewal packages, 4 to 5-star hotel and first-class or business class flights / travel loyalty programs and fast-track customs / travel insurance and flights / reserve private transportation

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+ guest reservations for rooms and transportation /pre-registration service / coordinate dietary + special requests / additional reservations (restaurant, spa, events, excursions) / coordinate concierge services / gift registry

+ customized newsletter / travel itinerary, checklist and documents / insurance and destination residency requirements / 24-hour support when you need us

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Our 'Signature Getaways' packages have significantly lower planning fees, as these are pre-packaged trips designed for the last-minute traveler.

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