Top 3 reasons to do your engagement shoot in your wedding destination
// Destination Weddings, Engagement shoot, Ophellia's Tips, Planning Tools
Here are my expert tips on why you want to do your engagement shoot in the destination you are getting married.
- 1. It allows you to take your wedding vendor team for a test drive! It’s very important to have a feel of the vendors that will work with you on your special day. It is also hard to make that happen with a destination wedding. Most destination couples do not meet their vendors until a few days before their wedding. Doing your engagement shoot in the same destination allows you to meet, work with and get comfortable with your team before wedding week. It also gives the bride the extra perk of doing her hair and make-up trial. Score!
- 2. Most vendors are willing to offer you great rates on your engagement shoot if you confirm with them for your wedding. Find out if you pay their regular rates upfront and receive a credit against your wedding package when you confirm. Insider note: If you are a Moon Palace bride, explore doing their Preview of Paradise. You will pay for upfront and if you confirm your wedding with them, they will credit the cost of your stay for the 3 days to your master bill. This can be used however you choose against your wedding expenses. You just scored a quick getaway for just the cost of your airfare. Thank me when you call to book your decor and design services!
- 3. You get to run away for some intimate time in the destination that you will exchange your vows in. There’s nothing more romantic than a short getaway before your wedding. It gives you a break from your daily to just enjoy the fun side of wedding planning!
Take a quick peek at some sweet shots from our May 2017 couple, Stacey + Tony from their engagement shoot in the springtime. Fabulosity!!
Special thanks to the following vendors:
Borghinvilla for a beautiful venue
Merrick Cousley Photography who rocks every shoot
Joni Stone of Gourmet Makeup, who’s team make all our brides feel + look gorgeous on their special days
Weddtv, who captured all the feels!
No Planning | Just Paradise
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