Planning the Destination Wedding of Your Dreams
Destination weddings have appeal for so many reasons, and adding a beautiful backdrop to an already amazing experience attracts tons of clients to About Going Places. We have extensive experience planning destination weddings, and we take specific care to ensure the entire event is unforgettable. Removing the stress from the bride and groom; guaranteeing the entire wedding party and guests are taken care of; and expertly handling every detail, large and small, to facilitate your perfect wedding day is our goal.
Is a Destination Wedding Right for You?
Many couples are enamored by the thought of a destination wedding, but when the logistics of planning one are recognized, they realize something smaller or more local might be a better fit. The first step in our process is learning about your aspirations for your wedding, then we start with some basic prompts to determine if a destination ceremony is the best fit for you.
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Are both parties and everyone’s family on board with a destination wedding?
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Is your wedding party able and willing to invest in the travel to attend a destination wedding?
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Will there be children in your group?
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Are you interested in a legal or symbolic ceremony?
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What time of year are you considering for your destination?
Once we establish the basics, we delve deeper to start putting details into place.
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Have you already considered locations, and if so, what are they?
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What budget have you established, for yourself, your partner and your wedding party?
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Do you need family friendly accommodations?
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How long of a stay are you planning around your destination wedding?
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Will there be any special events surrounding your wedding?
Our Services
We take a lot of pride in the extensive, behind the scenes work we do when planning a
destination wedding. We have a network of partners and providers we’ve built over the
years of destination wedding planning to make additional compensation from the bride
and groom unnecessary.
Here are just a few of the services we provide:
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Procure the best amenities for your entire party – private events, free upgrades, resort credits, free rooms (did you know that often, the couple can stay for free?), spa packages, excellent photography and so much more.
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We work one-on-one with your guests to confirm their rooms and travel dates.
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We help with the arrangements for any upgrades, transfers, additional nights or last minute attendees – we also handle cancellations.
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Helping guests manage their budgets and accounting around your wedding is one of our specialties, setting up dates for deposits, installments and final payments.
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If your group numbers fluctuate, we’ll ensure you don’t accrue any unnecessary penalties.
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We handle all travel documents, letters and necessary paperwork for your party’s travel.
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At the core of every wedding is love and community, and it’s our end goal to ensure these – not the planning and details – remain the foundation of your experience.
Please contact one of our consultants to start planning your amazing destination wedding.
Honeymoons
Resort Honeymoons
On your honeymoon, you want everything to be as seamless and memorable as possible. About Going Places provides honeymoon travel packages with no
hidden fees, which is a great option for couples with a defined budget. Resorts are great honeymoon options. We can assist you in figuring out the best locale, resort type and which inclusions are best for you. There are so many options available and it is difficult to discern which resort is a perfect fit– this is really where we shine.
Adventure Honeymoons
If you’re looking for more excitement and adventure than resort travel provides, About Going Places has some amazing honeymoon options to explore with you.
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Costa Rica—Hop to Arenal to see the volcano, go zip-lining, experience water rafting, indulge in the hot springs and then head to Manuel Antonio where the rainforest meets the beach. Both beautiful and exciting, Costa Rica has so much to offer honeymooners.
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St. Lucia—Zip-lining, hiking Piton Mountains, volcanic expeditions, waterfall trekking, horseback riding in the surf … all of this and more can be experienced in one of the world’s most beautiful locations on St. Lucia.
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Africa Safari-African safaris are unique and trilling honeymoon options. If you have two weeks or longer, About Going Places can plan a truly life changing safari adventure for you.
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Skiing—If you’re looking to have a winter honeymoon, consider the array of ski getaways you can take. Go West, head to Canada or let us plan an amazing, all- inclusive ski package in France.
European Honeymoons
Many couples want to explore beautiful places at their own pace, and while all of our vacation packages are customized to your travel preferences, our European packages allow you to make your trip your own.
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Italy—Italian honeymoon packages define romance. Rome, Florence, Venice, the Amalfi Coast … there are so many wonderful destinations, restaurants and adventures to choose from throughout Italy.
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France—Indulge in the city of Paris or venture out to Versaille, Giverny or Normandy. In the summer, the French Riviera is unbeatable. Stay in Nice and enjoy day trips along the coast from St. Tropez to Monaco.
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Mediterranean Cruise—Have us show you our cruise lines with smaller ships that offer wonderful itineraries to all the major ports along the Mediterranean.
Hawaii Honeymoons
Popular for romantic honeymoons, Hawaii provides a beautiful, tropical backdrop for island hopping.
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Oahu—Energetic with fantastic nightlife, Oahu offers both beauty and the history of Pearl Harbor for couples looking to experience a blend of travel and education on their honeymoon.
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Maui—Stunningly beautiful beaches, cute towns, day trips like the road to Hana or Haleakala sunrise bike rides down the mountain – all of these are popular honeymoon attractions on this island.
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Kauai—Known as the garden isle because of its abundance of natural wonders, Kauai invites honeymooners to take helicopter tours over the Waimea Canyon and the Napali coastline.
Luxury and Exotic Honeymoons
Luxury and exotic honeymoons allow you to think and plan outside of the box. We have planned countless exotic trips around the globe for our clients, but it’s important that you have the time and budget to travel to faraway places. Some of our favorite destinations include:
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South Africa
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Australia
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New Zealand
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Fiji
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Iceland
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Japan
Contact us to start a conversation about your honeymoon aspirations, and we’ll work with you to ensure it’s one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.