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Bridal Suite at Melia Braco Village in Jamaica.

What is the Typical
Destination Wedding?

Ed Wetschler

You've asked such a good question (smart!)
that I broke it down into several questions
and sent them to the people of some topselling Caribbean resorts. If the results
seem weighted toward Jamaica, that's
simply because so many North American
couples choose that island's resorts for their
nuptials. Here's what resort wedding planners
had to say:

JAMAICA
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall (Playa Hotels)
How large is your typical wedding party?
30 or 40 people, some of whom stay at sister
resort Ziva Rose Hall.
What services does this typical
wedding include?
The most popular wedding package would
be the Lavish & Opulent, which features
the ceremony, a 1-hour cocktail party,
and a 3-hour reception, plus customizable
inclusions such as a welcome reception,
upgraded floral arrangements and decor,
entertainment, photography, and a spa day
with a bridal suite.
Approximately what is the price for
this typical wedding?
About $21,000
What is the minimum number of rooms for
a group discount?
Playa doesn't offer group discounts; instead,
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it offers complimentary rooms. For most
of the year comps start at one for every
five rooms booked and maxes out at three
comped rooms.
What would this cost the guests for June
2019?
The Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall starts at
$445 per night dbl all-inclusive, in a
Junior Suite King.
Do you pay commissions to travel agents on
wedding arrangements?
Yes, 10 percent on the wedding excluding
taxes and service fees.
For more information, visit
agents.playaresorts.com/login.

Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall
How large is your typical wedding party?
Around 80 guests.
What services does this typical
wedding include?
Hairstyling for the couple, the wedding
bouquet and boutonniere, a ceremony
(usually an afternoon event) with a minister
at a gazebo on the beach, and a cocktail
party and a private dinner with a DJ and
centerpieces on the tables, often at the
Port Maria Beach restaurant. Many couples
choose a buffet dinner, but plated dinners
are also available. (Some also opt for
an evening party on the beach with a

bonfire, perhaps the day before the wedding.)
Approximately what is the price for
this typical wedding?
$6,629 plus tax, minister's fee ($150),
and certificate shipping ($50), for a total
of $6,829.
What is the minimum number of rooms
for a group discount?
Usually 10 rooms.
What would this cost the guests for
June 2019?
From about $300 all-inclusive at Iberostar
Rose Hall Beach, $400 at Suites, and $525
at adults-only Grand.
Do you pay commissions to travel agents
on the wedding arrangements?
Yes, approximately 10 percent.
For more information, visit
iberostaragentincentive.com.

Melia Braco Village
How large is your typical wedding party?
50 people.
What services does this typical
wedding include?
The most popular wedding package, Tropical
Allure, includes the ceremony, marriage
certificate, use of the Bridal Suite on the
day of the wedding, the ceremony location
with decor, a musician during ceremony, a
two-tier wedding cake and sparkling wine ➤
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