Destination Wedding Website For an All Inclusive Resort
Set up for a wedding ceremony at an all inclusive resort.
For a resort wedding you’ll need give your guests a lot of information. They’ll need to know about travel dates, flight details, the resort, and how to start booking.
You’ll also need to give them the itinerary for your wedding events, like welcome parties or excursions. Plus the wedding itself! Setting up a destination wedding website will give you the perfect way to share all this, and more.
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What To Include On Your Destination Wedding Website
Home page with basic details.
Welcome message.
RSVP page with booking links.
Registry information
Travel information.
Flight details.
Transportation to the resort.
Wedding week or weekend itinerary.
About local excursions.
About the resort.
Dress codes.
Home Page With Basic Details
The home page, or the first page your guests will see, should have all your basic information:
Couples names.
The wedding date.
Wedding location.
Name of the resort.
Travel dates.
Welcome Message
You can also include a welcome message on your home page. Welcome them to the website and let them know you’re excited and hoping that they can come.
Some couples decide to add their story, about how they met or when they decided to marry. Or you could tell your guests why you decided on the destination. This is optional. Only write the story if you feel comfortable sharing it.
This is also a great place to share some photos. If you have engagement photos, you can use your favorite on your home page. If you don’t have engagement photos, use your favorite snapshots or vacation pics.
The Bridal Party
This is another optional section for your website. You can tell your guests about your bridal party, plus some fun information. Like how you met or how you became friends.
Check with your bridal party before you share their information online. It’s ok to skip this section if it makes anyone uncomfortable.
RSVP Page With Booking Links
Many couples planning a destination wedding will have lots of guests say they’re coming. Sometimes they’ll even RSVP with a yes. But the guests never make the first payment.
When it comes time to book and pay for the trip, you might have lots of guests dropping out. Try to remember that everyone’s situation is different - do not take it personally.
To preserve your own sanity, don’t consider any RSVPs as a definite yes until they’ve made the deposit.
Make sure everyone who responds has the booking information by including it right on the RSVP page. Include your travel agents name and number, plus any reservation codes that they’ve given you.
Some agents will even give you a link to share with your guests. They’ll be able to click through and book their trip, directly from your page.
Registry Information
Having a website makes it easy to share your wedding registry information. It’s considered bad etiquette to include the registry on your invites. But it’s perfectly fine to share it on your website.
Plus, most registries have the option to order online. Having a registry link will make it easy for your guests to click through, shop and order all at once.
Travel Information
When you create your website, add a page for travel information. Even if your guests travel a lot, it’s always good to have a reminder. Some details you might include:
Packing liquids in your carry-on luggage: you can bring a quart sized bag with travel size containers of 100mL or less. Check the most current rules at the TFSA Security Screening Page.
Passports must have at least one blank page and be valid for another 6 months. If your guests passports are expiring in the next 6 months, they should be renewed before they try to travel to your wedding.
If they need to renew or apply for a new passport, they can visit the US Travel Passport Page for more information.
Include flight details on your destination wedding website.
Flight Details For Your Wedding Guests
If your group is all booked on the same flight, include the flight details.
If everyone booked separate flights, you can add airport information to your travel page.
Remind your guests that they should arrive at least 3 hours before an international flight.
Transportation to the Resort
If you’ve booked a group transfer for your guests, include the name of the company and the meeting spot.
If the hotel offers free shuttles, include the pickup spot and contact info for the hotel.
If your guests are arranging their own transportation, you could include names or phone numbers for local taxis.
Wedding Week or Weekend Itinerary
Add a page for your wedding itinerary. You can include any events that you’ve planned for the group. Some events might include:
A welcome party on the first night.
A group excursion.
The wedding ceremony.
The wedding reception.
Afterparty at the nightclub.
Morning after brunch.
Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner
The wedding rehearsal and dinner should only include the bridal party. Don’t list it on the website itinerary, or your guests could get confused. Invite your bridal party separately, either by an invitation or an email.
Information About Local Excursions
If you’re paying for a local excursion, you can include it on your wedding itinerary. Lots of couples decide to plan and pay for one group excursion, like a snorkeling tour or a sunset cruise.
If you’re not planning a group excursion, some of your guests might like to go on one during their free time. You can include the information on your website for people to make their own bookings.
Just make it clear that it’s optional and it’s not part of the official wedding events. You can use wording like “see the concierge for more details and prices”.
Information About the Resort
You can add a page of information about the resort, to help your guests get excited and prepared for the trip. You can include info about the pools and the beach, or the bars and restaurants.
People might like to know about massage, spas, yoga or gyms available at your resort. You could also share info about the nightclubs, shows or entertainment. If your destination wedding is family friendly, you can include the kid’s clubs, or babysitting info.
Dress Codes For the Resort
Most resorts don’t have a dress code for the beach, the pool or daily activities. But many will have dress codes for the dining rooms. If your resort includes a dress code, make sure to share it with your guests on your wedding site.
Most resorts have a main buffet restaurant, plus two or three a la carte restaurants. Depending on the packages, your guests will have the opportunity to eat at the a la carte restaurants during their stay.
In general, most resorts will require:
Casual Wear:
At the buffet, breakfast or poolside bar and grills.
Shorts, t-shirts and bathing suits with cover ups.
Sandals or flip flops.
Resort Casual:
At a la carte restaurants for breakfast and lunch.
Resort Casual is a step up from Casual Wear.
Includes sundresses, capris, nicer shorts, and polo tops or blouses.
Dressier sandals or flip flops.
Resort Elegant:
Sometimes called Evening Attire or Cocktail Attire.
Usually required at the a la carte restaurants, at dinner time.
Cocktail dresses or blouses with skirts or slacks.
Slacks with button down shirts.
No sneakers or flip flops.
Floral arch and bouquets set up for a wedding at an all inclusive resort.
Dress Code For Your Wedding
Let your guests know what kind of a dress code you’re planning for your wedding. Most beach weddings are casual or semi-formal.
If the dress code is important to you, you can include examples on your website. You could name the dress code, then add specific examples, like sundresses or maxi dresses. Or ask for “no flip flops, please”.
Casual Wedding Dress Code:
Casual dress usually means sundresses, shorts or rompers. Men could wear khaki shorts and polo shirts, or button downs with short sleeves.
Semi Formal Dress Code:
Semi formal dress usually means cocktail dresses or jumpsuits with dressy sandals. Men could wear a summer suit or Bermuda shorts.
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