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Thank you so much!! SUPER helpful!!!! I definately will look into Wright Travel. Just feel like I would be able to calm down if guests can have someone to contact as far as travel that IS NOT ME!!! lol

From the general feel I have from other brides on this site, it seems like having a travel agent is a smart plan. someone who you can refer guests to for booking, can negotiate a lower price (my main motive) and that can assume some of the liability of booking as a company. I'm still 2-3 years out from the wedding, and have started to stick my toe in the water as far as finding a travel agent. I'm in North san Diego county and asked for a 2014 summer quote from destination wedding and travel in Oceanside, Ca and found the response extemely lack-luster. I felt I gave a ton of options ("I would like to explore "shoulder seasons" different cities in Jamaica and multiple resorts (ai's) all in the sake of finding the best price for my travelling family" ) and got back only a quote for the resort I had mentioned first. given, the quote was detailed, I just imaged my travel agent would work with me a bit more and do some leg work to find the best options, as I feel I expressed I was very open to other things in order to save money.i even asked them to include any other resorts they suggest. I could have called and gotten the quote they sent myself basically. Anyone have any advice, referrals for the area or insight in general? looking for someone to volley ideas with me, go the extra step with research and overall help me out! this might match the description of a coordinator, but I'm not quite sure? I would love any knowledge anyone has on the subject!!

I would LOVE that!! Thank you!!

I'm looking for suggestions for great group excursion ideas and recommended companies. I want to plan one great excursion for my group, and ive heard of all sorts of things! I briefly read about a "glowing lagoon" and the popular Dunn Falls climb. Anyone have any experience, had an amazing excursion of their own, or came across some great info? just want something great, fun and memorable for all the people who are investing so much to come and see us get married!!

Thanks a ton!! I didn't even think about the couples situation!!! if you don't mind me asking, what did your group rate end up being?

I'm getting extremely varied numbers when it comes to pricing per night at Sandals Jamaican resorts (any of them). lets just say Negril to narrow it down. Would anyone be willing to let me know what their final group rate was (per night)? just trying to get a realistic number of what to expect. Anyone who has experience with any of the Sandals resorts is welcome to respond, and any insight from anyone also planning a non-sandals AI resort wedding would also be appreciated!!! Just trying to understand what I should be expecting and know when I should be negotiating and when I should be satisfied with an offer.

Wondering how everyone is dealing with the honeymoon transfer? I'm planning on an AI in Jamaica for my wedding, but want to get out of dodge as soon as the wedding is over to somewhere close, but more private (AKA away from my wedding guests). How is everyone dealing with this? I'm seriously considering sandals resorts, so wondering If anyone has just moved to another resort of the same chain? Any insight, experiences or advice would be so appreciated!

I got engaged about 3 months ago and after going through the motions of beginning planning a home town wedding we threw up our hands in stress and frustration and decided a destination wedding is a little more us. I need some major help and insight from all of you seasoned new wifeys! I would like to find an all inclusive beach destination weddi outside the united states that is not in Mexico. Though my parents are taking care of the wedding, my fear is that it will be too expensive for my future in-laws. The attendance of his mom and brother are absolutely essential to us, so we're open to location and price will be a very large part of our choice. I've heard that Jamaica and the Dominican republic are generally cheaper, but I'm looking for rock bottom pricing! Anybody have any stories about financial steals as far as all inclusives go? Well most likely book around 10 rooms for all guests, but I'm not sure if that's a large enough number to bargain with a chosen resort? I don't know if travel facors into it as well but most guests will be coming from either southern California (my side) or south Dakota (his side). Recommendations for resorts, tips for getting better pricing and all that would be greatly appreciated! I've read a lot of Internet tips, but want to know what has worked for real brides!!! Thanks a ton!

I got engaged about 3 months ago and after going through the motions of beginning planning a home town wedding we threw up our hands in stress and frustration and decided a destination wedding is a little more us. I need some major help and insight from all of you seasoned new wifeys! I would like to find an all inclusive beach destination weddi outside the united states that is not in Mexico. Though my parents are taking care of the wedding, my fear is that it will be too expensive for my future in-laws. The attendance of his mom and brother are absolutely essential to us, so we're open to location and price will be a very large part of our choice. I've heard that Jamaica and the Dominican republic are generally cheaper, but I'm looking for rock bottom pricing! Anybody have any stories about financial steals as far as all inclusives go? Well most likely book around 10 rooms for all guests, but I'm not sure if that's a large enough number to bargain with a chosen resort? I don't know if travel facors into it as well but most guests will be coming from either southern California (my side) or south Dakota (his side). Recommendations for resorts, tips for getting better pricing and all that would be greatly appreciated! I've read a lot of Internet tips, but want to know what has worked for real brides!!! Thanks a ton!