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Q. DO I REALLY NEED A PACKAGE WEDDING? I CAN PLAN ALL OF THIS MYSELF.
A. Ask yourself the following questions:
1. Do you work a full time job?
2. Are you a full time student
3. Do you have an extra 20 hours a week on top of your regular schedule?
4. Do you want to spend all of your spare time on the telephone or in endless meetings?
5. Does your Fiancé work a full time job?
6. Is your Fiancé a full time Student?
7. Do you know the right vendors to use?
8. Have you ever arranged a wedding or an important party?
9. Friends and family are well meaning, but do they have the time and resources to take care of everything?
10. Is it fair to ask your family and friends, especially your mother to work on your wedding day?
11. Do you want to avoid stress and worry?
12. Do you want to enjoy your engagement period and your wedding day?
If you answered yes to one of these questions, you would benefit from SAN DIEGO DESTINATION WEDDINGS, ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES, if you answered yes to more then one question, then you need not look anywhere else.
Q. HOW DO YOUR WEDDING PACKAGES WORK?
A. You choose the package that most fits your needs and desires. We can meet or talk on the phone to finalize all of little details. We put together an all-inclusive estimate for you. After your review and final approval we will send your contract. You return the contract to us with your 1/2 -1/3 of the total cost, non-refundable deposit and leave the rest to us. Your final payment is due 1 month prior to your wedding date. At that time we will pay all of the final costs to the vendors and make sure that everyone is in sync for the preparations for your wedding & reception. If you are local or are coming to town, we can set up a cake tasting and meeting with the photographer and any other vendors you choose to meet. Your minister will contact you to discuss your ceremony details and the DJ or other musicians will contact your to discuss your music choices. Many clients we do not see until the day before the wedding when they arrive in town. Rehearsals are usually scheduled the day before the wedding and may or may not include the minister, but always includes your coordinator. Our mottos is "Show up dressed and we'll do the the rest ".
Q. I LIKE THE PACKAGE BUT IT IS TOO LARGE FOR OUR GROUP.. CAN THE NUMBER OF GUESTS BE ADJUSTED?
A. All packages can be adjusted to suit the number of your guests. Some packages are may not allow more than the number stated but all will adjust down to smaller numbers.
Q. CAN I CHOOSE MY CAKE & FLOWERS?
A. Of Course! We have a variety of cakes designs and flavors from the top Wedding Cakeries in San Diego. Your Packages flowers include most floral varieties (except for exotics - see Options) and the Bouquet choices are Nosegay (Round) or Hand-tied (Stems showing wrapped with ribbon)
Q. IS MY COORDINATOR ON LOCATION THROUGHOUT THE WEDDING DAY?
A. Your Coordinator is available from the day you sign up until the end of your Wedding day and will actually oversee the cleanup of the area after you and your guests have all departed. You need not have any worries.
Q. DO I NEED TO TIP THE SERVERS AND OTHER VENDORS?
A. Gratuities are always appreciated by those who help make your wedding day even more special.
Q. WE HAVE A LOCATION IN MIND THAT IS NOT ONE OF YOURS..CAN YOU DO AN ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE FOR US?
A. If you already have a location booked , we can customize a package of the additional services you will need to make your wedding day stress-free and extra special.
Q. CAN YOU DO A WEDDING ON SHORT NOTICE?
A. We can and have done several short notice weddings, some with as little notice as 2-weeks in advance. We will work very hard to accommodate all requests.
Q. ARE THERE ANY OTHER FEES BEYOND THE PACKAGE PRICE?
A. The only other costs beyond the packages price are a refundable security deposit, required at the private locations and the costs for any options that you choose.
Q. WHERE CAN WE GET OUR MARRIAGE LICENSE?
A. If you are local (San Diego County ) you can go to any County Courthouse. For our couples that are out of town or state. Most packages include the license. We provide you with an application for your wedding license and one of our certified ministers can provide this for you.
Q. WHAT ARE SAN DIEGO DESTINATION WEDDINGS POLICIES?
A. San Diego Destination Weddings requires 1/2 - 1/3 of your package cost (in most cases) as a deposit in advance to secure your location, vendors and services. This deposit is non-refundable. You or San Diego Destination Weddings may cancel a package within 24 hrs. of the date the contract is signed with no penalty. Your deposit will be refunded 100%. Cancellation request must be made in writing. Beyond 24 hrs. no refunds will be made.
Q. CAN WE MEET WITH THE MINISTER PRIOR TO THE WEDDING?
A. Most definitely! and there is no charge for this interview. It is important for you to get to know your minister, and for him to get to know you. While we do not require a couple to meet with the minister, it is much easier to personalize the ceremony and develop the wedding of your dreams when you sit down and plan together. Sometimes weddings must be planned long distance because the bride and groom live away from this area. In such cases the phone, fax, e-mail and U.S. mail become the means of communication. You and the minister can always meet in person when the bride and groom arrive in the area prior to the wedding.
Q. THERE ARE SOME ITEMS IN YOUR WEDDING PACKAGES WE DON'T NEED. CAN WE DEDUCT THEM FROM THE PACKAGE PRICE?
A. In some instances we may be able to deduct the cost if itmes you do not need, of course, you may add any options you choose to the packages.
Q. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH LAST-MINUTE EMERGENCIES?
A. Yes, they can happen. With the best planning, there may be a snag or two that comes up. With hundreds of elements coming together into one day or weekend, there is always something that doesn't go exactly according to plan. Most snafus you can prevent ahead of time; others you just can't, such as children with stage fright, a rainy day, or a run in your hose. Your coordinator will handle emergencies, whenever possible, behind the scenes. She will also bring a bag with her containing a wedding day first-aid kit. (Which includes things not normally in a first-aid kit, like clear nail polish for pantyhose runs and shoe polish for touching up the grooms shoes, pins, make-up, deodorant, etc...) San Diego Destination Weddings cannot be held responsible for inclement weather on your wedding day. We will in every way possible assist you in securing tents or other items that you may need to stay dry.
Q. CAN WE GET MARRIED ON THE BEACH AT SUNSET ?
A. Getting married on the beach is quite romantic, especially at sunset. This is quite a popular time to be on the beach, as others like to admire its beauty, too. So, it is important that you select a part of the beach that is as close to private as you can get for your ceremony. (Most San Diego beaches are public) You want that intimate moment in your lives to stay that way...intimate. Most sunset fans are respectful when they see a wedding taking place, however, in addition to privacy, you also need to plan it so that your wedding is a little before sunset so you can get beautiful, posed sunset photographs. Check the scheduled sunset time for the time of year you are getting married, and schedule your ceremony to begin about 30 to 45 minutes prior to sunset.
Click here to check the time of Sunset for any date.
Q. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE CAN WE BOOK OUR WEDDING?
A. Sooner is always better. Most Brides make firm reservations between six months and one year in advance, but we have done many short notice weddings. We would be happy to check the availability of the date that you have in mind.
Q. HOW MUCH OF A DEPOSIT TO YOU REQUIRE?
A. We require 1/2 - 1/3 of your package cost( in most cases) as a non-refundable deposit with the signed contract. If we are planning a short notice wedding (2 months Prior to wedding date or less) we require FULL payment up front.
A. ARE THERE ANY EXTRA SET UP FEES?
A. There are no hidden costs in our package price. All set up of tables, chairs and dance floor, place settings, skirting and linens are included in our prices.
Q. WHAT TYPE OF LINENS ARE INCLUDED?
A. We offer white floor length tablecloths. Colors or specialty linens are optional.
A. HOW EARLY WILL THE COORDINATOR BE AVAILABLE DAY OF THE WEDDING?
A. Your coordinator is typically on site at least 3 hours prior to your wedding ceremony, but available to you by phone at all times.
Q. WHAT KIND OF FOOD DO YOU OFFER FOR THE CATERING?
A. We have a variety of menus to please every palate. Menus vary according to the reception location. All package meals are buffet style, typically with 2 entrees. You may as an option request special menus or you may have the option of a served meal with multiple choices (see Options)
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