Do You Really Need a Travel Advisor for Your Destination Wedding?
Spoiler alert: It depends—but here's how to know for sure.
Planning a destination wedding is kind of like hosting a party... on a tropical island... for 30 of your closest people… while navigating foreign laws, hotel contracts, and Aunt Linda’s travel anxiety.
So do you really need a travel advisor?
Here’s the honest scoop: If you want less stress, better group rates, and someone to handle all the flight logistics so you can sip your spicy margarita in peace? Then yeah, a travel advisor might just be your new BFF.
What Does a Travel Advisor Actually Do?
Travel advisors specialize in all things travel: booking flights, reserving room blocks, managing guest itineraries, and dealing with last-minute changes. But when it comes to destination weddings, they become the MVP of logistics.
Think:
Coordinating travel for 20+ guests flying in from all over
Negotiating group rates and perks with resorts
Acting as a point of contact for guest travel questions
Troubleshooting travel hiccups so you don’t have to
Travel Advisor vs. Wedding Planner
A wedding planner handles your ceremony, decor, timeline, and vendors. A travel advisor handles the travel side of the equation. Some resorts include a wedding coordinator, but they typically manage only the on-site stuff - not the big-picture travel.
So if your guest list is international, your travel needs are complex, or you just want a smoother planning experience? A travel advisor + planner duo is the dream team.
When You Might Not Need One
Your guest list is small or mostly local
You're eloping and only managing your own travel
You're confident booking travel yourself (and your guests are too)
You’re not looking to save money with a room block or gain additional perks
If you want a seamless, stress-free destination wedding experience, especially with a larger guest list, a travel advisor is worth their weight in gold.
Still unsure if you need a travel advisor? Download my FREE "Destination Wedding Workbook" to see what kind of help you'll really need!
