Budget-Friendly Bride: Location Advice??

[JennyAdele]

I'm trying to find a location that has beautiful beaches, great food, and fun for my 30-40 guests! Problem is, I'm on a tight budget! Also, I like resorts which feel tropical but not out-dated! I know this is a tall order...but I would really love to know if anyone has suggestions for me?? I'm meeting with a travel agent in 2 weeks, but not sure how helpful they will be. Any suggestions welcomed!!!! 

 

Thanks ladies!!

[Moments That Matter]

Congrats JennyAdele + welcome to this forum! The Barcelo Resorts here would provide your wish list, and have several pricing options. Here's a link to their Maya Beach Resort which may be an option that could work for you.....http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en_GB/hotels/Mexico/Riviera-Maya/hotel-barcelo-maya-beach/general-description.aspx

 

all the best with your research + planning process, and have a perfect destination wedding! Cheers

[Cherina]

I chose moondance villas in Negril. For those reasons but the real question is what does budget mean to you?

[JennyAdele]

I guess the question is...where can I find everything I listed above for the best prices?

[Cherina]

Okay so do you want gourmet all inclusive or are you okay with buffet? By great beach do you mean private/secluded or just beautiful. I went with an awesome travel agent, if you want her info inbox me, she walked me though the same questions, for us privacy and gourmet food was priority #1 we didn't want a large AI because we wante out guests to interact not break into splinter groups. Moon Dance Villas is a small property sleeps 40 and older and overflow guest will be at their sister property. Additionally all of the guest amminities for the wedding are included. So at the service they seemed pricey but after breaking down costs at the end of the day it was far cheaper custom then a big resort plus it offers out theme of a BOHO beah wedding with 300 feet of private beach for our guests.

[JennyAdele]

I've considered everyone's advice and met with a travel agent and found the perfect resort for what I was looking for Paradisus Punta Cana is what we decided on. SO happy to be done this part of the planning!!

 

Thanks again for all your help!
 

Jenn

[Cherina]

I've considered everyone's advice and met with a travel agent and found the perfect resort for what I was looking for :) Paradisus Punta Cana is what we decided on. SO happy to be done this part of the planning!!

 

Thanks again for all your help!

 

Jenn

Congrats!!! That is the hard part you can do much with out a vision of your environment.