Turks and Caicos Wedding Planners
The Turks and Caicos is an incredible place to host a destination wedding, yet it’s no secret that it can be difficult and time-consuming to plan the perfect wedding (especially from outside of the country).
A wedding planner can remove a lot of the stress from arranging your important day, and ensure that your celebration is a memory you will love to look back on for years to come.
There are several wedding planning companies in Turks and Caicos that can arrange all aspects of your destination wedding, from helping you obtain your wedding license and process your marriage certificate to finding a venue, booking accommodation, and organizing the dining and catering, decorations, and photography. The wedding planner's job is to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Wedding planners also have inside information on what is possible and the ideal locations and services that will suit your vision.
Choosing a Wedding Planer
There are a number of event management companies and professional wedding planners to choose from in Turks and Caicos, some of whom have been in business for over a decade. The vast majority are located on Providenciales.
Before interviewing potential planners, decide on your budget, the size of your wedding, tentative dates, and the type of wedding you want. It's important to clearly discuss which aspects are being handled by the planner and which aspects you will be taking care of yourself (for example, booking your hair and makeup artist versus handling the legal requirements or transportation for your guests).
Having your wedding planner obtain the proper legal documents and licenses on your behalf is highly recommended, as processing legal documents in the Turks and Caicos can be a difficult and at times frustrating task.
It's best to book a consultation with several wedding planners to determine which one suits you best, as well as discuss the level of assistance you need on the day. Some couples want to be involved in managing every aspect of their wedding ceremony, whereas others aren't worried about the details and may want their wedding planner to handle the bulk of the planning.
Wedding Planner Prices
The cost of hiring a wedding planner in the Turks and Caicos varies by business. Wedding planners typically have several packages that you can choose from for weddings of different sizes. Usually, the larger the wedding, the greater the cost.
While hiring a Turks and Caicos wedding planner can be expensive, these wedding professionals can help you save money on different aspects of your wedding. Planners are often able to secure better rates with vendors, and will recommend reliable suppliers for everything from your wedding cake to your officiant (ensuring your bookings are protected and secure). They can also work with you on your wedding budget if you're looking for ways to cut costs.
One expense that can account for a large portion of your Turks and Caicos wedding budget is accommodation. Accommodation prices are highly dependent on the time of year. Many local resorts offer wedding packages (which may include additional amenities such as time at a spa) or discounts if you reserve a certain number of rooms.
Your wedding planner can inquire about reserving a block of rooms at a resort (or several properties), making it more affordable for you and your guests to travel to Turks and Caicos for the wedding. Some all-inclusive resorts include wedding planning in their wedding packages.
Wedding Location and Reception
For the marriage ceremony, options include a local church, a private vacation villa overlooking the ocean, or the island's beautiful beaches. Some couples opt for a private ceremony on one of the secluded and uninhabited cays, the perfect location for an elopement or intimate wedding.
Grace Bay Beach on Providenciales is the most popular location for beach weddings. Receptions are typically held at one of the Grace Bay beachfront resorts' onsite restaurants or banquet spaces, or directly on the beach.
Some resorts, hotels, and villas offer a better setting for a wedding or reception than other locations do, boasting unique and elegant venue spaces. See Best Wedding Resorts.
Alternative Ideas
A sunset boat cruise or similar venue is also popular with those getting married in the Turks and Caicos, either for the wedding or reception. Several of the luxury charter companies can take the whole wedding party out to spectacular cays such as Water Cay, Fort George Cay, or Half Moon Bay.
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