Real Wedding: Jessica & Mark at El Dorado Maroma

Wedding Date: April 26, 2024 ~ Resort: El Dorado Maroma ~ Photographer/Videographer: Bridal Moments ~ Bridal Gown: The Wedding Shoppe ~ Tux Salon: Brighton Tux Shop

Why did you choose Romance Travel Group? 
They had very good reviews and were very personable from the start.

What led you to choose a destination wedding?
We attended a destination wedding in Mexico a year prior to getting engaged. It was so much fun and we actually got to spend time with the bride and groom. After the fact, the bride mentioned how little they actually spent on the wedding and at that point we were sold.

How did you select the resort? What were the deciding factors?
We wanted something beautiful and without children. El Dorado had amazing reviews.

Describe what it was like working with the wedding coordinator at the resort? What went well? Any challenges?
Working with the coordinator virtually (not the on-site coordinator) was not great. She was very slow to respond to emails. The time difference and language barrier made things challenging as well. On the other hand, our on-site coordinator was amazing. And I can't complain about the process too much because the wedding ultimately turned out perfectly.

Tell us about your wedding attire – How did you find it? Who went shopping with you? How do you feel wearing your wedding attire?
I got my wedding dress from The Wedding Shoppe in Berkley, MI. My husband got his tux from Brighton Tux Shop. I was nervous about being overdressed and being too hot but it ended up working out just fine. It was definitely hot out but it was windy which helped. We were pretty comfortable by the evening. I did bring a short "party dress" that I changed into around 9pm which was great for photos.

Describe the booking process for your guests. Did they find that to be easy to navigate?
Yes, there were no issues. Our travel agents were amazing!

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Describe the meeting you had with the onsite wedding team when you arrived at the resort.
It was very helpful for locking in the details of the wedding and getting an idea of how the whole day would go. It took about 1.5 hours.

Were your guests wowed by the resort and the all-inclusive concept? What was their reaction upon arrival?
Yes, everyone said that the resort was beautiful and the food was amazing.

How easy/difficult was it to travel with your wedding attire? Did you carry-it on, where did you store it? Did you get a lot of comments at the airport?
It was easy to travel with. I bought a $20 bag off amazon and brought it on the plane as my carry on.

What was the best part of having a destination wedding?
I loved that it was basically a 6-day long party with our friends and family. We did not feel pressured to go around and talk to every person at the wedding itself because we had already gotten so much time with them. I loved that it was non-traditional and we definitely loved the cost (compared to traditional weddings)! Also, we had everyone download the PhotoCircle app and I would highly recommend it for anyone doing a destination wedding! People uploaded photos throughout the whole trip and it was so much fun seeing all of them. It also made it super easy to download the ones we wanted to save.

What is your most favorite memory of your wedding experience?
Our wedding reception was absolutely perfect. It took place on the beach so we all danced barefoot. It actually rained a little during the reception but it was such a casual environment that no one was bothered by it!
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Would you recommend Romance Travel Group to other couples who are considering a destination wedding?
Absolutely. They were the easiest and most reliable part of the process.

Congratulations to you, Jessica and Mark! Best wishes always!