How to Sell Destination Weddings: Advice From Agents from Travel Market Report Destination weddings can be a lucrative and rewarding niche for travel agents, but it comes with unique challenges. The specialty requires the highest level of service for individuals who are often the highest maintenance clients: brides. “I basically turn into …
I often joke with my friends who live in Jamaica, that they don’t have “seasons”; they simply have sunshine or rain. Of course there are wetter times during the year, but unlike much of the U.S., the temperature in the Caribbean is usually between 75-90 degrees. So is there really a better …
Trashing What? There is so much emphasis placed on finding the perfect wedding gown. Soon to be brides spend hours trying on dresses in search of “the one” that it is no surprise many gasp when they hear the term “trash the dress”. This concept doesn’t truly mean taking your sacred wedding …
The Law of Averages I would never claim to be a mathematician. I actually prefer to use a calculator and rarely turn to a piece of paper for simple addition. I guess you could say that I rely on technology to do my arithmetic. Therefore, it is really difficult for me to …
I Need a Plan of Attack!!! One of the most common questions my wedding couples ask after they have selected their resort, held their time, and sent their save the dates, is—“how do we plan all the details?” If you are a Type A person, detailed oriented, or even a little OCD, …
Diamonds are Forever Ever hear the expression, “Diamonds are forever”? What an amazing marketing slogan created by De Beers Jewelers back in 1938! Those three little words have become synonymous with diamonds and engagement rings as the ultimate piece of jewelry symbolizing eternity or eternal love. The expression isn’t really far from …
Love Your Event VIP Vacations Inc. President Jennifer Doncsecz appears in Love Your Event.com Magazine Bridal Issue as a Travel Expert. An electronic version of the magazine can be viewed by clicking on this link or the picture to the right: Love Your Event.com Special Bridal Issue To get in touch with …
Getting Started If I read back through all the blogs I have written, I realize that I never stressed how important it is to know “WHO” you are using to help you plan your destination wedding. Let’s face it, this is the most important date of your life and most likely it …
Keep The Faith Deciding on having a destination usually involves getting family and friends ‘on board’, selecting the perfect location and resort, and budgeting for the costs involved. Sure, there will be issues with family over affordability of attending, and maybe even some objections to the destination that you have selected. However, …