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Destination Weddings Podcast

Through these six episodes, Shonté Alcé of Just Book It Travel details the benefits of working with her team, why you should host a destination wedding, how to pick your resort and date, how to maximize monetary incentives based on your group size, and how to prepare for the wedding itself. Also hear from a Just Book It Travel bride that detailed her destination wedding planning experience.

These 6 short episodes are the perfect homework assignment to prepare wedding couples for the journey that lies ahead.

Welcome to Just Book It Travel Destination Weddings

Congratulations on your engagement! Get to know how the Just Book It Travel team can be your one-stop-shop to destination wedding planning.

In this episode, you will learn

  • the history of Just Book It Travel
  • the benefits of hosting a destination wedding
  • resources and tools Just Book It Travel provides to its couples
  • what steps are necessary to planning a destination wedding

If you are still interested in planning your destination wedding with Just Book It Travel, schedule a consultation today!

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Picking Your Destination Wedding Resort

So you have decided to book Just Book It Travel to plan your destination wedding! Woo hoo! Now, let us get the important details out of the way. In this episode, we are discussing

  • how to select your destination wedding resort based on your personal preferences and guest experiences
  • how to pick your wedding date
  • what deposits are necessary (if any)
  • what type of packages do the resorts offer
  • what isn't included in the resort packages
  • how does all of this impact your wedding budget
  • how the Just Book It Travel team can ensure that your guests book at the best rates while you maximize incentives to offset the wedding cost ($$$)
  • and so much more!

Take plenty of notes -- this twenty minute episode is full of a lot of information for you to consider!

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Setting Up A Destination Wedding Room Block

So you have decided on the resort for your destination wedding! Let the fun begin! Now, let us discuss how to set up a room block for your guests. In this episode, we are discussing

  • what is a room block
  • the pros and cons of setting up a room block
  • how the wedding couple is incentivized through room blocks
  • how does Just Book It Travel present room blocks to wedding guests
  • what happens if guests decide to not book through the room block
  • what rooms are available for room blocks
  • and so much more!

Take plenty of notes -- this thirty minute episode is full of a lot of information for you to consider, especially as you think about simplifying your guest experience!

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Creating Your Destination Wedding Guest List

So you have set up your room block, and now it is time to invite guests and get everyone booked!  In this episode, we are discussing

  • how Just Book It Travel does ALL of the heavy lifting for you as it relates to guest management.
  • how the RSVP process works with a destination wedding
  • the best ways to create a destination wedding guest list
  • how Just Book It Travel assists with the guest invitation process
  • how Just Book It Travel helps with creating the wedding website
  • when to send the wedding invitations
  • the difference between paper and virtual destination wedding invitations
  • and so much more!

Take plenty of notes -- this twenty minute episode gives you a lot to think about as you prepare your guest list.

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Preparing for Your Destination Wedding

You have invited your wedding guests and set up your destination wedding website, but now we need to prepare for the actual wedding! In this episode, we are discussing

  • how to use the Just Book It Travel project management board to help with planning all wedding weekend details
  • distinguishing duties between the resort's onsite coordinators and the Just Book It Travel planning team
  • wedding day itinerary planning; day-of coordination planning
  • how to avoid unnecessary wedding vendor fees
  • floral and decor planning
  • and so much more!

Take plenty of notes -- this thirteen minute episode gives you a lot to think about as you think about your destination wedding vision.

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How This JBIT Bride Loved Her Destination Wedding in Cancun

You have fully prepared your wedding and the details are locked in! In this final episode of the Just Book It Travel Destination Wedding Podcast, hear from an actual Just Book It Travel destination wedding bride about her wedding experience. After chatting with Audrey, we wrap with several additional questions to consider while planning your destination wedding.

We hope you have enjoyed this podcast! If you have any questions around destination wedding planning or traveling, please contact Shonte and the rest of the Just Book It Travel team!

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