Proposals. Destination weddings. Honeymoons. Anniversaries. Renewals of vows. Hey, even Valentine’s Day! Need more be said for romance travel? Destination weddings and romance travel have been trendy for some time now, and their popularity is still increasing!
Most romantic trips are seen as an opportunity for couples to enjoy lots of alone time and (re)connect with each other, but sometimes it’s nice to invite family and friends along, like for weddings, anniversaries, and renewals of vows. Journiac Travel & Tours can handle all the logistics of your group’s wedding and romance travel needs while making sure the happy couple gets special attention.
Whether you’re looking for a complete romance travel experience from engagement to renewal of vows, or whether you just need one or two pieces of the romance travel puzzle, Journiac Travel & Tours can help. Check out Journiac Travel & Tours agency owner Julie Dupuis’s own destination engagement, destination elopement, and honeymoon website, marcandjulie.love, for just a few examples of some of the types of romantic experiences that can be organized for you abroad.
Standard Services Offered To All Romance Travel Clients
Regardless of the type of romantic trip you are booking, whether a destination engagement, a destination wedding, a honeymoon, a destination renewal of vows, or a special anniversary trip, in addition to regular services, agency services include the following:
- Researching the ideal destination for you;
- Determining the best time of year for the chosen destination;
- Finding the perfect accommodations (or cruise ship);
- Creating a custom travel package or suggesting a personalized vacation package;
- Connecting the dots for all your travel needs from the moment you leave home to the moment you return;
- Making sure the trip and all travellers are properly insured.
Additional Services For Destination Weddings & Renewals of Vows
Of course, trips that include a more complicated event need extra support. Journiac Travel & Tours helps with the following:
- Researching marriage laws in the chosen destination;
- Searching for the ideal venue for the event;
- Finding the perfect celebration package for the event;
- Acting as the primary wedding planner (or event planner) and communicating with the onsite wedding or event coordinator on behalf of clients;
- Tracking the wedding budget or event budget separately from other trip components;
- Devising the wedding day or event day itinerary;
- Planning activities for the week, in addition to the main event, such as but not limited to:
- Parent / family dinner
- Bridal party dinner
- Private spa party (for cousins, close friends, the bridal party, etc.)
- Bonding activity (to allow guests to mingle and get to know each other before the main event)
- Group excursion (to provide guests with an opportunity to get to explore the destination you chose)
- Welcome / Farewell meals or parties
- Couple’s dinner and/or massage and/or photo shoot, etc.
Options For Destination Engagements, Honeymoons & Anniversaries
Although your romantic trip can be as customized as you like, romance travel generally includes components such as:
- A romantic dinner (perhaps a multi-course fine dining meal, romantic beachfront dining, or a private dinner with a view);
- A pampering activity such as a couple’s massage;
- A couple’s photo shoot at a beautiful or iconic location, especially popular to capture the moment of your proposal;
- A special private excursion to help you get to know the destination.
Premium Level Services For Destination Wedding & Renewal of Vows Groups
For those looking for even more support, the following services are offered in addition to the Standard level services:
- Designing wedding / event stationery (Save the Date cards, invitations, signage, programs, etc.);
- Building a dedicated wedding / event website;
- Creating a special wedding / event email address to monitor communications more easily;
- Accepting RSVPs, meal choices, and dietary restrictions directly from guests;
- Researching and procuring local wedding / event favours;
- Composing the ceremony script;
- Planning wedding games and/or activities.
(Extra reading: See how Journiac Travel & Tours can help you plan and design your wedding stationery strategy!)
Plus Level Services For Destination Weddings & Renewals of Vows
The following services can be added to either the standard or premium level offerings.
Custom Event Add-On
Sometimes, a pre-designed event package just won’t cut it. Whether you're booking a group or individual event, it can be fully customized just the way you like it.
Local Reception Add-On
For those who want to celebrate both abroad and back home, Journiac Travel & Tours can also plan a local reception. This can be a great way to bridge the gap for those planning a destination elopement or a just a small destination wedding who want to celebrate with more people once back at home. Services include the following:
- Acting as the primary wedding planner (or event planner) and communicating with the onsite wedding or event coordinator on behalf of clients;
- Finding the perfect venue;
- Booking a caterer if food is not provided by the venue;
- Suggesting a baker if cake is not provided by the caterer;
- Hiring an officiant for a ceremony, as required;
- Reserving group accommodations and transportation;
- Researching photographers;
- Tracking the reception budget separately from other wedding components;
- Devising the reception day itinerary;
- Accepting RSVPs, meal choices, and dietary restrictions directly from guests;
- Composing the ceremony script, as necessary.
N.B. Décor and games planning is not part of this service offering.
VIP Level Services For Destination Weddings, Renewals of Vows & Local Receptions
Any group event can be upgraded to VIP level, which includes the in-person services of Tour Specialist Julie Dupuis, who will accompany the group on the trip to ensure everything goes smoothly, allowing the happy couple to enjoy the trip rather than worry about logistics.
N.B. Décor and games planning at the local reception is part of this service offering.
Contact Journiac Travel & Tours without delay to discuss which wedding and romance travel planning services are right for you!