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FROM THE MEDITERrANEAN TO THE SAHARA
DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNERs
Destination Wedding is the way to go if you want to have a unique personalised experience that you and your guests will remember for years to come. It often means a smaller guest list, hence a more intimate and personal celebration. However, there are many challenges when it comes to planning a wedding abroad: Cost (factoring travel and accommodations), logistics, vendors, cultural differences and more! An experienced destination wedding planner is a must. Our expertise stretch from the shores of the Greek islands to the Sahara desert in Morocco, and so much more! Read below about our process, let us take care of every aspect and allow us to bring your dream destination wedding to life!
HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU
With so much going on in the lead up to our big day, it was invaluable to have the support of the AFTR team
so you WANT A
Destination Wedding
We are with you all the way from pinning the first pinterest board till you are relaxing on the beach on your honeymoon.
What are you dreaming of? Is it the heady scents of Marrakesh, glittering gold chandeliers and stained glassses of an Italian Villa, a Caribbean carnival bursting with colour and music or a romantic Venetian experience? We guide you through every step of the way... if you already know the country, we will advise you through its different regions, breakdown venue suggestions that match your vision and create budget estimates, suggest vendors accordingly. Our clients love how stress-free we make the entire process. We even organise a detailed site visit where we create a production overview, decor mockups, food tastings, meet local vendors if you hired them so you know what to expect before the big day! We oversee the complete delivery of your wedding from scheduling the detailed itinerary, to seamlessly co-ordinating guests, vendors and the entire production- leaving you to be fully present and enjoy the celebration of a lifetime with your guests.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
YOUR JOURNEY WITH AFTR
THE FULL BREAKDOWN
•If you know the country you want to get married in, we start off by breaking down the different regions and advise you on what is available/ pros and cons.
•After an in-depth consultation to understand your desires and vision, we present you different venues and estimated breakdowns for your intended budget.
•We schedule site visits with your top choice venues (usually virtual) and you will finalise your venue.
• On-the-day Coordination and management of the schedule, guests, vendors and overall setup + production.
• AFTR Coordinators dedicated to the couple, vendors and guests/wedding party.
• 3 months Post Wedding Services.
• Planning of adjacent events like traditional day/rehearsal dinner/post wedding brunch/tours & activities for guests/ transport & accomodation logistics can be added at an extra cost.
•Creation of Moodboards, Design and Style development and vendor selections.
• Regular planning meetings (phone, zoom or in-person).
•Ongoing management of all vendors and facilitation of bookings & payments.
• Physical site visit to venue that includes: creating production & floor plan overview, table decor mockups with your florist, food tastings, meetings with local vendors if you hired them.
• Development and execution of detailed wedding day itinerary.
THE STEPS TO SUCCESS
BUILDING THE VISION
LAYING THE FOUNDATION
THE START OF THE JOURNEY
seamless execution
DREAMS BECOME REALITY
YOUR JOURNEY WITH AFTR
THE FULL BREAKDOWN
•If you know the country you want to get married in, we start off by breaking down the different regions and advise you on what is available/ pros and cons.
•After an in-depth consultation to understand your desires and vision, we present you different venues and estimated breakdowns for your intended budget.
•We schedule site visits with your top choice venues (usually virtual) and you will finalise your venue.
• On-the-day Coordination and management of the schedule, guests, vendors and overall setup + production.
• AFTR Coordinators dedicated to the couple, vendors and guests/wedding party.
• 3 months Post Wedding Services.
• Planning of adjacent events like traditional day/rehearsal dinner/post wedding brunch/tours & activities for guests/ transport & accomodation logistics can be added at an extra cost.
•Creation of Moodboards, Design and Style development and vendor selections.
• Regular planning meetings (phone, zoom or in-person).
•Ongoing management of all vendors and facilitation of bookings & payments.
• Physical site visit to venue that includes: creating production & floor plan overview, table decor mockups with your florist, food tastings, meetings with local vendors if you hired them.
• Development and execution of detailed wedding day itinerary.
BUILDING THE VISION
THE START OF THE JOURNEY
DREAMS BECOME REALITY
Download Our FREE DESTINATION VENUES GUIDE
Picking the right location and venue is one of the biggest decisions, especially for your destination wedding- yet it can be quite frustrating and time consuming. We have put together a factsheet of 33 amazing venues in 7 different countries to inspire you, save you time and prepare you with practical information like: venue hire cost, location, guest capacity, food & drinks cost. Download now!
DESTINATION WEDDINGS FAQ
- Consultation: First, we'll start with a consultation to understand your vision, preferences, and priorities for your wedding. We'll discuss your guest list, budget, style, and any cultural or religious requirements you may have.
- Research: Based on your consultation, I'll share my established and trusted vendors and present you with a list of potential destinations that match your criteria. I'll take into consideration factors such as climate, accessibility, accommodations, and local vendors.
- Site Visits: Once we've narrowed down the list of potential destinations, we'll schedule site visits to the top locations. During these visits, we'll meet with local vendors, scout venues, and get a sense of the overall feel of each location.
- Expertise: Our clients at AFTR are international and discerning and only want the very best. Communicating this to a local planner with little experience outside their region may be challenging! With years of experience in planning luxury destination weddings, AFTR have the knowledge and expertise to handle all aspects of your wedding, no matter where it takes place. We have managed weddings on many continents! A local planner may only understand the local region, mannerisms and needs.
- We have a wide network of trusted vendors and suppliers, and we know how to navigate any challenges that may arise during the planning process. With a local planner you'll be restricted to vendors in-country within the local planners circle, but with AFTR, you have a broad range of global vendors at your fingertips. We do this all day everyday!
- Communication and Personalised Service: We will be in regular communication with you throughout the planning process, keeping you updated on progress and answering any questions you may have. Language and culture barriers with local planners can be difficult to overcome! We offer a personalised and tailored approach to wedding planning, taking the time to understand your vision, preferences, and priorities for your wedding. We'll work closely with you to create a unique and unforgettable experience that reflects your personality and style.
- Everyone on the AFTR team is multilingual, as a whole, we speak 7 different languages.
Absolutely yes, we will help you source all the local vendors. We'll share our established and trusted vendors and present you with a list of potential vendors that match your vision and budget, it's important to choose vendors who have worked at the location before as they know the ins and out and have a good knowledge of location specific challenges and experience of overcoming them.
No, travel and expenses aren't included in our planning fees. Ultimately this varies with factors like: where you’re getting married, how many site visits we do, how many of our team members will be on site, adjacent events you have added, etc. For all applicable costs, we’ll always make you aware of this, and is tracked as part of your overall budget.
This is an important question! We tend to do a minimum of 1, ideally 2 visits to the destination prior to your wedding . The initial site visit is to scout the venues, discuss the logistics and layout of the wedding, and check out other venues for the activities hosted over the weekend. It's also an opportunity to meet with local suppliers.
The second trip is really to walk through all the final details, food tasting, design mockup with the local florist, and do a little shopping for some local goodies to include in the welcome baskets – basically to tie up any and all loose ends! The number of trips is not set in stone, though! Depending on the scope and complexity of the wedding, a third trip might be beneficial, however it’s certainly not required.
At AFTR, we understand why couples are concerned about logistics when planning a destination wedding. These destinations are far from home, you may not speak the local language, and you may not be able to fly in all your preferred and trusted suppliers! However, as luxury wedding planners, we have extensive experience in managing all aspects of destination weddings, including logistics, vendor coordination to travel planning, timeline management and communication. We coordinate and manage all local and overseas resources you need, scheduling multiple zoom calls with them, booking site visits and making sure all aspects of your wedding are well looked after. Hiring an experienced planner like us will mean you won't have to worry about logistics at all.
OUR ENTIRE WEDDING JOURNEY WAS TRANSFORMED!
Gabby and her team are hands down, the best vendors we hired for our entire wedding. Not only do they live and breath events, they are a joy to work with. Honestly, we couldn't have prayed for better wedding planners. If you are anything like me, you'll appreciate knowing that Gabby gives you the space to be as hands on as you want to be, but in the same vein- she is right there to pick up every piece when it all becomes too much to handle. From the day we started working with Gabby, our entire wedding journey was transformed and we enjoyed every moment. The team have a great attention to detail and make sure without a doubt that your every dream comes true on your wedding day, even the things you forget! Thank you once again AFTR team!
EMI & eMMANUEL
The personal touch of catch up calls to ensuring that everything was in place in time for the big day.
I can not find sufficient words to describe how personable and professional Gabby and her team are. From the moment we started working together from engagement all the way to the day of the wedding. The AFTR team had to step in on our day when a vendor failed to attend but made sure that me and my husband were not aware of this mishap, this is a true reflection of their professionalism and how dedicated they are. This is a true 5 star service which we highly recommend. Gabby and team thank you for making our special day a magical one.
CAROLINE & VIVIAN
I DON'T THINK I'VE EVEN GONE THROUGH ANY TYPE OF STRESS DURING THE WEDDING PLANNING.
From the very first call I had with Gabby, I knew AFTR were going to plan our wedding. The thorough and transparent communication made the planning very easy- especially since we were not in the UK during the planning of the wedding. We let Gabby and her team manage it all. Gabby's work ethic is absolutely impeccable. Her attention to detail is mind blowing and she brought our vision to life. Her suggestions were always spot on. So many of my guests told me that our wedding was the best they ever attended. Gabby and her team are more than our wedding planners, we see them as family and we are forever grateful for you guys. You don't just need any wedding planner. You need Gabby and her AFTR team.
doria & allie
I HAve to say A Flair To Remember do live UP to their name. they present you with a 5 star service.
I don't know where to start and how to thank you for our big day. The way you brought our visions to reality. You never got tired of our constant calls and emails to make every detail whether it was big or small to be seen. Your professionalism and talent is impeccable & whole new level. You know that your wedding was LIT when you have people still talking 8 months later & strangers asking you for your planner. Trust me when I say hiring AFTR as your planner is going to be the best decision of your life. AFTR is the BEST wedding planner and I'll choose her & the team over and over again. Thank you thank you thank you Gabby for everything, we love you!
RACHEL & ABIOUDUN
we’re so grateful for her ever positive, can-do attitude, constant smile and hard work
Our experience with AFTR has been incredible. Gabby was a pleasure to work with throughout the year of planning. Communication was excellent and Gabby was there for us whenever we needed. We got to know her so well over the planning process. Our wedding was such a fantastic day and went so smoothly thanks to AFTR’s excellent selection of vendors for us to choose from and brilliant on the day coordination. We had so much positive feedback from our wedding guests about Gabby’s team and we’re thankful to have had chosen AFTR to plan our wedding.
THEODORA & YINKA
NOT A SINGLE GUEST HAD ANYTHING NEGATIVE TO SAY!
Where do we start from!? Gabby and her team have been planning our wedding for the past 2 years in the making. They felt like family honestly. They have been amazing from planning to execution even with a little touch of aftercare.
Gabby and the AFTR team went above and beyond to make our day special. Infact, we’ve been getting a lot of questions and positive feedback from our guests about who planned and organised our wedding. We are soo impressed! We’re giving Gabby and the AFTR Team all 5 stars ⭐️!! Everything was done to perfection!! Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality !
AYO & ESTHER
