Turks and Caicos Weddings on a Budget
Budget Friendly Tips for Your Caribbean Wedding
Against a backdrop of sparkling blue water with soft sand under your feet, you say “I do” with your partner. Sounds exotic and expensive right? There is a way to create your own fabulous budget wedding day in the Turks and Caicos Islands without hurting the wallet. Hopefully these tips on planning Turks and Caicos weddings on a budget, will help you look at the word B-U-D-G-E-T in a whole new way.
B: Booking – Opt for Affordable
Start by choosing affordable accommodation. There are numerous island places to stay, but those that are located directly on Grace Bay Beach boast high room rates. Awarded the 2015 Hotels.com Certificate of Recognition for exceptional guest ratings and reviews, Villa del Mar is a smaller boutique hotel setting, but with amenities and personal service that rivals any large luxury accommodation experience.
With two and three bedroom suites that provide private studios and patios, or penthouse suites offering luxurious extra space, the Villa del Mar is ideal for you and your wedding guests. Each suite boasts beautiful linens and Tommy Bahama furnishings, as well as upscale contemporary kitchens that have high end appliances.
You’ll be right across the road from glorious Grace Bay Beach where you’ll enjoy a spectacular natural setting, a variety of activities and the convenience of nearby shopping. Also, Villa del Mar offers special group booking rates which makes a wedding booking even better.
U: Understanding the Details – Make a Wedding Plan
Planning your wedding day involves a myriad of details. Villa del Mar can help you arrange the special details of your wedding and take the stress out of planning, leaving you to more thoroughly enjoy the whole experience. Villa del Mar works with Island Harmony and NILA Destinations, two wedding planning organizations that assist you with completing the necessary paperwork, booking the marriage officer and choosing the venue, photographer, caterer, florist, baker, and musicians. A number of articles will help you understand what to consider when planning a budget-friendly wedding on Providenciales.
These are wedding experts who know the islands well, who understand the weather, the local sites, and the people. Not only will they connect you with specialists who specifically understand catering, music or decorating, but they know where to cut costs and will help you save money.
D: Dining Options – Refreshments That Are Reasonable
A wedding is a social time, but refreshments don’t have to add up to a big expense. You can wed at sunset and enjoy cheese and crackers with champagne after the event. Or spend a little more and enjoy a barbecue right on the beach. The caterers through Villa del Mar such as Kissing Fish Company will prepare and serve a delicious menu including jerk chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and key lime pie for dessert.
G: Group Experience – It’s Better In Numbers
Often there’s a deal available when you book a number of people. Like Villa del Mar’s group booking rates, there are discounts offered by island excursion companies. Book a tour with Concha Woncha and explore the culture and history of Providenciales in an old-fashioned trolley car. There are special wedding group rates. Maybe you and your guests are keen to try an underwater experience. Many island excursion companies offer special pricing for groups.
E: Entertaining Guests – Things to See & Do
Grace Bay Beach offers you and your guests all kinds of enjoyable activities to do right at your front door. If you book at Villa del Mar, you can sunbathe and swim in a specially designated area of Grace Bay Beach and take advantage of the resort’s premier beach service. Attendants – in this case, twin brothers – will provide fresh linens, refreshing beverages and assistance with excursion and meal arrangements. There are other fun activities that won’t cost a lot of money such as the Island Fish Fry, a weekly event at Bight Children’s Park. It’s a celebration of island cuisine and culture that’s not only fun but free. Book a snorkeling or cruise excursion with Caicos Dream Tours or cool off with an ice cream cone piled high with flavor at Melt, Giggles, or Island Scoop.
T: Timing is Everything – What Is The Best Date?
You can definitely trim some savings from your wedding budget by booking the event when rates are lower. The Turks and Caicos high season usually runs from mid-December to mid-April. Traffic tends to be busier at this time, and room pricing is much higher. By booking your accommodation and wedding events sometime anywhere from mid-April to mid-December, you’ll get low season rates. Hotels fairly consistently price their rooms according to these dates.
A Turks and Caicos wedding can be affordable if you do some planning. Take advantage of flight specials, special accommodation rates and be creative. You’ll “tie the knot” on some tropic fun without “getting hitched” to a high price tag.
**Thank you to Paradise Photography for giving us permission to use their beautiful beach wedding photograph.
