Is it worth using a Destination Specialist for Cancun wedding

Krys1400

Does anyone have any recommendations for using a destination travel agent? Is it worth? I'm getting married in Feb 2015. Can they really help, will they find good deals? Thanks all

CrazyCatLady3

wrigleyville said:

I would try posting this in the Destination Weddings board if you haven't already.

That said, I don't know if a regular travel agent would have experience in the type of venues and such that you'd need for a wedding. They could probably help you with airplane tickets and hotel blocks, but that's about it.

If anything, I would find a wedding planner in/near Cancun. Since it's such a tourist-y place, you may be able to find one who speaks English. Some of the resorts down there probably have their own in-house wedding planners, as Cancun is such a popular wedding destination.

This.  The resort staff should be able to handle everything for you.  Many specialize in all-inclusive weddings.

wrigleyville

I would try posting this in the Destination Weddings board if you haven't already.

That said, I don't know if a regular travel agent would have experience in the type of venues and such that you'd need for a wedding. They could probably help you with airplane tickets and hotel blocks, but that's about it.

If anything, I would find a wedding planner in/near Cancun. Since it's such a tourist-y place, you may be able to find one who speaks English. Some of the resorts down there probably have their own in-house wedding planners, as Cancun is such a popular wedding destination.

CMGragain

You do realize that to be married in Mexico, you need to be there several days before the wedding, and have a medical exam in Mexico?  Most people from the USA don't plan destination weddings in Mexico because the laws about marriage are so strict.  Check into this before you make any final decisions.

http://www.mexperience.com/mexico-weddings/getting-married-in-mexico.php#Legal

Krys1400

I do realize its a hassle to really get married there. We are actually getting married here on Nov1,2014, but our dream is to be married on the beach too. I've done a lot of checking, but trying to get rates on hotels & wedding packages is so overwhelming. I thought I was going to use a destination specialist & then was told by someone who was using her, they were not happy with her. So, back to square one. Thank you, appreciate it.

afox007

Krys1400 said:

I do realize its a hassle to really get married there. We are actually getting married here on Nov1,2014, but our dream is to be married on the beach too. I've done a lot of checking, but trying to get rates on hotels & wedding packages is so overwhelming. I thought I was going to use a destination specialist & then was told by someone who was using her, they were not happy with her. So, back to square one. Thank you, appreciate it.

If you want to get married in Mexico you will need to plan ahead and get there early to take care of the requirements for marriage. If you get married here you will not e getting married on a beach in Mexico since you will have been married for 4 months.

MNVegas

Krys1400 said:

I do realize its a hassle to really get married there. We are actually getting married here on Nov1,2014, but our dream is to be married on the beach too. I've done a lot of checking, but trying to get rates on hotels & wedding packages is so overwhelming. I thought I was going to use a destination specialist & then was told by someone who was using her, they were not happy with her. So, back to square one. Thank you, appreciate it.

So you are actually having a vow renewal in Mexico not a wedding since you will already be married. Cancun is a very popular vacation spot so you should not have a problem finding a travel agent to get you hotel information. Will it just be you and your husband at the vow renewal or will be you inviting guests?  

Krys1400

Yes, technically it's not a wedding, since we will be married already. We are having 20-30 people who want to go. We wanted to get married here for the people who can't go & take the hassle of getting legally married in Mexico.

CMGragain

...so, you are asking guests to travel to Cancun to witness a fake wedding show? 

You get one wedding, and yours will be in November.  You will not be a bride.  You will be a married woman.  Get the word "wedding" out of your vocabulary.  You will be planning a vow renewal.  Here is a website for vow renewal etiquette.  Notice that there should be no big white wedding dress, no wedding party, no wedding traditions.  Make certain that your invitations are to a vow renewal, not to a wedding.  No showers and no bachelorette parties, because everyone who is invited to them, must also be invited to your actual wedding, not your vow renewal, and they must occur before your wedding - in November..  Enjoy your celebration.

http://www.idotaketwo.com/vow_renewal_etiquette.html

Krys1400

I was going to respond in a mean way YOU did but I stopped........I figured you have never been married or... Are jealous of those who married. I wanted to invite friends to share a happy event in a happy place and the gift part was not applicable to the beach wedding, just happiness which obviously you know none of. I have talked to several wedding planners at the beach hotel & advised to marry in the US 1st & then have a ceremony on the beach. Their wedding & renewal packages are all the same! My family & friends are very well aware & wanted both celebrations!

banana468

You keep using that word wedding. I don't think it means what you think it means.

Krys1400

I asked a simple question. Should I use a specialist? I posted on the wrong spot. Wedding, ceremony, renewal, it's still a celebration that family & friends want to be at. I feel like I'm being chastised & feel bad for my own wedding plans, however I do it! You posting a picture of wedding & then someone holding a baby, you're assuming I'm going to have children. I'm not, I'm 50! It's my choice what I do & what my friends & my family wants. They all suggested it, by the way. I'm not asking you're permission. I know what a wedding is. And my fiancé knows who's a looser....and that would YOU!,,

pinkshorts27

Krys1400 said:

I asked a simple question. Should I use a specialist? I posted on the wrong spot. Wedding, ceremony, renewal, it's still a celebration that family & friends want to be at. I feel like I'm being chastised & feel bad for my own wedding plans, however I do it! You posting a picture of wedding & then someone holding a baby, you're assuming I'm going to have children. I'm not, I'm 50! It's my choice what I do & what my friends & my family wants. They all suggested it, by the way. I'm not asking you're permission. I know what a wedding is. And my fiancé knows who's a looser....and that would YOU!,,

She isn't posting those pictures. It is called a signature. It is at the end of every post she posts and I use the signatures to recognize her as a poster. 

You are 50? Then maybe stop acting 15 and grow up a little. Do you know how forums work? You post something and everyone can react however they please, short of name calling and trying to sell products. You don't have to like what they say and you don't have to read or listen to what they say, but you cannot control what they say.

pinkshorts27

Additional thoughts:

-It is spelled *loser* not *looser*

-And of course the wedding planners at the hotel encourage you to get married first and then come get married there. Their job is to bring in more customers. They don't give a rat's ass about how you treat your guests, as long as you bring your checkbook. 

banana468

Krys1400 said:

I asked a simple question. Should I use a specialist? I posted on the wrong spot. Wedding, ceremony, renewal, it's still a celebration that family & friends want to be at. I feel like I'm being chastised & feel bad for my own wedding plans, however I do it! You posting a picture of wedding & then someone holding a baby, you're assuming I'm going to have children. I'm not, I'm 50! It's my choice what I do & what my friends & my family wants. They all suggested it, by the way. I'm not asking you're permission. I know what a wedding is. And my fiancé knows who's a looser....and that would YOU!,,

I don't think you understand how these forums work.   The photos that are in my post are MY photos.   That is my husband and me at our wedding and me with our now 3 yo DD.   I'm in no way insinuating anything about your fertility or plans to reproduce.    You're reading WAY too much into this.  

Your event in Mexico isn't a wedding.   It may be a vow renewal or a celebration but it isn't where you two marry each other.    If you're being honest with all your guests then that isn't nearly as offensive as those on here who have previously announced their plans to deceive their guests by not telling them that what they will be witnessing isn't a wedding at all.    Please be honest with those you know and let them know that they'll be invited to a celebration / renewal of your vows but that you'll already BE married.

Finally, I didn't attack you.   Perhaps YOU should re-read the terms of service that you agreed to when you created your account.   @knotporscha may need to let you know that you need to keep your FI's opinions off this board if it means hurling insults and calling me a loser.     

pinkshorts27

banana468 said:

Krys1400 said:

I asked a simple question. Should I use a specialist? I posted on the wrong spot. Wedding, ceremony, renewal, it's still a celebration that family & friends want to be at. I feel like I'm being chastised & feel bad for my own wedding plans, however I do it! You posting a picture of wedding & then someone holding a baby, you're assuming I'm going to have children. I'm not, I'm 50! It's my choice what I do & what my friends & my family wants. They all suggested it, by the way. I'm not asking you're permission. I know what a wedding is. And my fiancé knows who's a looser....and that would YOU!,,

I don't think you understand how these forums work.   The photos that are in my post are MY photos.   That is my husband and me at our wedding and me with our now 3 yo DD.   I'm in no way insinuating anything about your fertility or plans to reproduce.    You're reading WAY too much into this.  

Your event in Mexico isn't a wedding.   It may be a vow renewal or a celebration but it isn't where you two marry each other.    If you're being honest with all your guests then that isn't nearly as offensive as those on here who have previously announced their plans to deceive their guests by not telling them that what they will be witnessing isn't a wedding at all.    Please be honest with those you know and let them know that they'll be invited to a celebration / renewal of your vows but that you'll already BE married.

Finally, I didn't attack you.   Perhaps YOU should re-read the terms of service that you agreed to when you created your account.   @knotporscha may need to let you know that you need to keep your FI's opinions off this board if it means hurling insults and calling me a loser.     

banana468 I don't think I've told you how much I adore your pictures

Clearly you aren't a loser, you are just looser. Is that an insult?

banana468

Thanks @blueeyes90!   I need to update that picture of DD but every time I've tried to do it TK just craps out on me.   

wrigleyville

Krys1400 said:

I was going to respond in a mean way YOU did but I stopped........I figured you have never been married or... Are jealous of those who married. I wanted to invite friends to share a happy event in a happy place and the gift part was not applicable to the beach wedding, just happiness which obviously you know none of. I have talked to several wedding planners at the beach hotel & advised to marry in the US 1st & then have a ceremony on the beach. Their wedding & renewal packages are all the same! My family & friends are very well aware & wanted both celebrations!

CMGR is married, and her daughter got married a few years ago. CMGR has been on TK for years and knows what she's talking about.

Of course the resorts are going to tell you to go ahead and get married and then get fake-married down there. They want your money. They don't care that you're pretending to get married.