5 Benefits of Hiring a Travel Advisor for Your Destination Wedding
Think destination weddings will be troublesome with travel AND wedding planning, logistics, and execution? A travel advisor can simplify the process.
Exchanging vows in a picturesque locale or your dream destination is a surefire way to take your wedding to the next level and make it a day to remember - not just for you and your significant other, but for your guests as well. On the other side of the coin, however, pulling off all your wedding plans in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar staff could equally be next-level stressful. That’s where hiring a travel advisor comes in.
So what exactly can a travel advisor help you with? Check out these 5 benefits to hiring a travel advisor and making your dream destination wedding happen, seamlessly!
1. Stress-free convenience
Your wedding day is a day you want to remember for the rest of your life. Do you want those special memories associated with the stress of planning for your big day? You’re already doing a million things as a bride, but there are another million responsibilities that need to be taken care of in order to make your special day unfold smoothly.
A travel advisor acts as your right hand in helping you get everything in order to pull off your dream wedding. You call the shots, and we’ll help you get everything in order to make it happen.
Because a couple looking stressed in the photos of their wedding weekend simply won’t do!
2. An expert in your back pocket when it comes to both travel and wedding logistics
Event planners can help you plan and execute events the way you envision them; travel agents can help you plan and coordinate logistics for a smooth-sailing travel experience. But because a destination wedding is both an event and requires travel, you need someone who specializes in both!
That’s the beauty of having TravelBash in your court. Working with us is like having a wedding planner and a travel agent in one. No need to go back and forth between two suppliers to work out the kinks in your plans, and focus on actually making it happen. Wouldn’t you love to just pack your bags, arrive at your destination, soak up the vacation vibes, and look radiant on your big day?
3. All of the built-in relationships and cost-saving deals
Whether or not you’ve set foot in your venue of choice, there are still many things you need that an additional visit won’t cut the cake. Even spending hours of research doesn’t equip you with the type of relationships wedding travel advisors live on. Even if you’ve found the contact you were looking for to dress up your venue or serve up delectable dishes for a scrumptious feast, it’s the personalized approach of those authentic relationships that will make your celebration uniquely you.
That’s why it’s absolutely imperative that you have the inside scoop from a local or someone who has a vetted network of local connections. As travel experts, we have the “in” with a lot of these places and we can help you get great deals or just share our recommendations for your requirements.
4. Help - when you need it
Pulling off a major event like a wedding is a herculean task in and of itself. On top of all the research, planning, and coordination beforehand, there’s also overseeing the execution during your big day. The bride, groom, or your family members shouldn’t have to run around in wedding glam just to see if the flowers are set up properly, the wedding cake has arrived in one piece, and that the million other details for your big day are going as planned. This holds true even if your wedding is in your hometown, but adds an extra layer of complexity when it’s a destination affair.
With destination weddings, having a travel advisor who is focused on handling all of the wedding details and coordinating with the rest of the team, allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience of getting married and creating memorable moments with your loved ones.
Think of it like having a personal assistant that you never knew you needed but now can’t live without.
5. Tips and tricks you don’t know…until you know
But we know, so we can save you the hassle.
There are things that might seem complicated to pull off, but with the right know-how, can actually be a simple process. We’ve helped many couples say “I do” the way they want in the locale of their choice - and we’ve learned some tips and tricks along the way. We’ll be happy to employ them in your celebrations and help make things a lot easier for YOU.
While DIY-ing allows you to have control over how the ceremony and celebrations will go when you’re in the middle of saying your vows, who has the time to oversee the rest of the wedding preparations? (i.e. If the caterers have finished setting up for the reception, etc.). But before all that, do you already have an idea of who to contact to provide all the things you need at your wedding?
Investing in a travel advisor for your destination wedding allows you to fully experience what you have traveled so far to do – tie the knot with the one you love and celebrate the momentous occasion with your family and friends. Find out more on how you can enjoy a stress-free celebration on your wedding weekend away from home, only with TravelBash.
Courtnie is the founder & CEO of TravelBash. After years as an ambitious fundraiser, she took her passion for travel full-time. She has lived all over the U.S. and abroad and after planning her own destination wedding, she decided to help other couples plan their big day abroad too. She has written “Passport to Paradise: The Complete Destination Wedding Guide,” a top seller on Amazon. She has also been featured in Travel + Leisure, Destination I Do and The Washington Post. As a certified travel advisor, expert event planner and natural connector, she uses her powers to create VIP travel experiences.
