Destination wedding at Hotel RIU Ocho Rios – an Honest Review from Antoinette and Teon

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Destination Wedding Details

What was the cost of your wedding package?

The cost of my wedding package was $5,399.00

Did you add any upgrades?

Yes, we added more guests to our wedding and I got my wedding dress cleaned and steamed.

What was it like working with the wedding coordinator?

The wedding coordinators we had were amazing, they answered all our questions and were available to set up calls with us to help us pick what we wanted for our special day. When we arrived in Jamaica and met in person they walked us through how our special day was going to be and allowed us to see things in person and make last-minute changes. They were so easy to work with and helped make our day special!

What was it like working with Destify?

It was great working with Destify, when something was wrong or we had a question we would send an email and someone would get back to us in a timely manner. They have a great team that works well with each other and it makes it convenient that you don’t have to look for a planner, DJ, IT, transportation, etc. Destify has a whole team set up for you and can provide you with all the staff that you need.

Your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

After my wedding, I was with my family and friends during cocktail time taking pictures and thanking everyone. As I was looking around I saw everyone at the resort watching the wedding as well. It was so beautiful!

What surprised you the most about the resort or venue?

How beautifully decorated everything was. I was even allowed to bring my guest book that my wedding planner set up for me to have my guests sign. I loved how the colors I picked matched the dresses and vests of my wedding party.

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

The after-party was a blast. Having a private room with a DJ and being able to dance with my friends and family to end the night was fun.

Would you do a destination wedding again?

Yes, I would recommend anyone to do a destination wedding it saves you money and you get a vacation, honeymoon, and a wedding all in one trip. It’s less stressful. You can enjoy yourself before and after your wedding. I will plan my vow renewal at a destination in the future.

ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW?

I wouldn’t change anything about having my wedding at Ocho Rio with Destify, from the setup to the staff everything was great. While living in another country I was still able to pick what I wanted, reach out to my wedding planner, ask questions, see everything beforehand, and more. In the end, I was able to marry my best friend with 31 of my family and friends who came to celebrate with us.

💖 Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

💖 How did Destify help you choose the perfect destination and resort for your wedding?

💖 What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

💖 Looking back, what would you say to couples considering a destination wedding with Destify?

💖 How was your ceremony, and did you have a reception? Where was your reception?

💖 What did you love most about getting married at your resort?

💖 How did the amenities at your resort make your wedding week special?

💖 What features of your resort made your ceremony or reception memorable?

💖 How did you feel about planning a destination wedding at first, and in what ways did our team help simplify the process and bring your vision to life?

💖 Where did you purchase your wedding dress or attire from?

Resort

Hotel RIU Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Date

Thursday December 21, 2023

Venue

Gazebo

Wedding Package

Caprice

Cost

$5499

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Wedding experience and advice

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

How was the experience for your guests, and what did they enjoy most about the wedding and destination?

Do you have any advice for future couples?

Working with all the great wedding staff at Destify to make my wedding dream come true while living in another Country, so I could marry my best friend.

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Excitement crackles from every inch of this all-inclusive Jamaican resort. For guests on tighter budgets, hosting a semi-private wedding reception is an opportunity to open your party up to the excitement and fun already available at your resort.