How to Choose the Best Resort for Your Destination Wedding
Choosing the perfect resort for your destination wedding is one of the most exciting steps in the planning process — but with so many gorgeous destinations and beautiful properties to choose from, it can also feel a little overwhelming. At Royal Treatment Travel, we help couples narrow down their options by focusing on the details that matter most for both you and your guests.
Here’s how we help you find a resort that fits your vision, your budget, and your travel needs.
Start With the Destination
The most popular destinations we see for destination weddings are Mexico and the Caribbean, including fan favorites like Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Turks & Caicos. Each offers its own stunning backdrops — from bright turquoise beaches to lush gardens and dramatic cliffs — and each destination comes with its own travel considerations.
When you work with us, we look at the destinations through the lens of your group’s specific needs, including:
Travel time
Flight availability for guests
Resort variety
Wedding venue options
This helps us immediately eliminate destinations that won’t be practical for your group.
Focus on What You Envision — Not What’s Trending
While we’ve worked with hundreds of beautiful resorts and have our own personal favorites, we always begin with your vision.
Some couples fall in love with:
A specific wedding venue
A particular price point
A resort vibe (romantic, lively, luxurious, laid-back)
Our goal isn’t to steer you toward one brand or another — it’s to match you with properties that genuinely align with what you’re looking for.
The Key Factors We Consider Together
When narrowing down your resort options, we walk couples through several important factors that can make or break the overall experience for both you and your guests.
1. Guest Count
Even though only a portion of your guest list might ultimately attend, we still need to consider your expected size for ceremony and reception venue capacity. Some venues are ideal for intimate weddings; others can accommodate larger groups with ease.
2. Room Price Point
This is often one of the most important elements.
A stunning resort doesn’t help if your guests can’t afford to attend. We’ll look at room category options and price ranges to make sure your friends and family can celebrate with you comfortably.
3. Flight Accessibility
We always ask where your guests live so we can quickly check flight patterns. If a destination will require long layovers, multiple connections, or pricey airfare for most of your group, we’ll rule it out early.
4. Wedding Venue Style
Your vision matters.
Whether you imagine:
A beachside ceremony
An elegant rooftop
A private tropical garden
A poolside celebration
An over-the-water chapel
Not every resort offers every style — so this becomes an easy way to narrow down the list.
5. Wedding Date Flexibility
If you’re tied to a specific date, we’ll need to prioritize resorts with availability.
If you’re flexible, your options expand significantly.
How We Narrow It Down
To keep the process simple and stress-free, we typically provide three curated resort recommendations. Anything more than that becomes overwhelming for most couples.
Once you’ve reviewed the options, we take a closer look at:
Room categories
Group benefits
Ease of travel for guests
From there, it becomes clear which resort checks the most boxes for your vision.
Let’s Find Your Perfect Destination Wedding Resort
Choosing a resort shouldn’t feel complicated — and with expert guidance, it doesn’t have to be. At Royal Treatment Travel, we use a personalized, guest-first approach to help couples find the resort that fits their dream wedding and makes travel easy for everyone attending.
If you’re ready to begin exploring resort options for your destination wedding, we’d love to help you get started! Contact your Travel Advisor or submit a quote request using the button below.
