Why Book a Destination Wedding with a Canadian Agency?
Planning a destination wedding is exciting—but it also involves international laws, large financial payments, group travel logistics, and legal consumer protections. One of the most important decisions you will make is who you trust to manage your wedding and your guests’ travel.
For Canadian couples, working with a Canadian-based, TICO-registered destination wedding agency offers major advantages over booking directly with foreign companies, overseas planners, or online-only platforms.
Canadian Consumer Protection (TICO)
When you book through a TICO-registered Canadian agency, your money is legally protected under Ontario’s travel industry regulations.
If your supplier becomes insolvent, or if a major disruption occurs, your funds may be protected through:
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The Travel Industry Compensation Fund (TICF)
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Ontario consumer protection laws
❗ Overseas agencies and resort-based coordinators do NOT provide this protection.
Canadian Dollar Pricing = No Exchange Surprises
When you book with a Canadian agency:
✅ Your quotes are in Canadian Dollars (CAD)
✅ No surprise currency conversions
✅ No foreign transaction risks
✅ No fluctuating exchange rates
This protects both you and your guests from unexpected costs.
Legal Canadian Contracts & Documentation
Your booking agreement, guest registration, payment authorizations, and insurance documentation are all governed under Canadian contract law—not foreign jurisdictions.
That means:
✅ Clear consumer rights
✅ Enforceable agreements
✅ Payment transparency
✅ Proper disclosures
Canadian Guest Support Matters More Than You Think
When guests are traveling internationally for your wedding, issues can arise such as:
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Flight delays
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Missed connections
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Medical emergencies
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Documentation issues
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Payment disputes
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Travel insurance questions
When your wedding is handled by a Canadian agency:
✅ Guests receive real support in their own time zone
✅ They speak with real advisors
✅ Travel issues can be resolved quickly
✅ Emergency assistance is available
✅ No language barriers or offshore call centres
Resorts Work Through Agencies for Group Weddings
Here’s what most couples don’t realize:
Major all-inclusive resorts do NOT secure group wedding pricing or perks directly with individual couples.
Canadian agencies:
✅ Negotiate group contracts
✅ Hold room blocks
✅ Lock in pricing
✅ Secure wedding perks
✅ Coordinate free wedding packages
✅ Manage vendor credits
✅ Track guest minimums
Without an agency, couples usually:
❌ Pay more
❌ Lose group perks
❌ Risk guest room availability
❌ Lose payment flexibility
Wedding Packages Often Become Free with Guest Volume
Many destination wedding packages go from $3,000–$6,000 down to $0 simply by reaching guest minimums—often just 15–30 rooms.
A Canadian agency:
✅ Tracks every guest
✅ Controls the group contract
✅ Ensures minimums are met
✅ Maximizes credits
✅ Secures bonus perks
✅ Prevents lost qualifying rooms
Insurance, Medical & Travel Risk Guidance
Destination weddings involve:
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Trip cancellation risks
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Medical emergencies
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Weather issues
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Airline disruptions
Canadian agencies:
✅ Provide proper insurance guidance
✅ Explain coverage options
✅ Handle medical travel cases
✅ Coordinate emergency repatriation
✅ Assist with airline disputes
Real Resort Knowledge (Not Just Marketing Photos)
Canadian destination wedding specialists:
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Visit resorts
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Train directly with wedding departments
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Attend annual supplier conferences
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Work with real brides on real timelines
This means:
✅ Honest resort recommendations
✅ Real ceremony location advice
✅ True guest experience insights
✅ Budget accuracy
✅ Capacity planning
✅ Venue weather guidance
Not just marketing images.
What Makes Destination Weddings with Globetrot Different
At Destination Weddings with Globetrot, we are:
✅ 100% Canadian-owned
✅ TICO Registered
✅ IATA Certified
✅ Experienced in group travel
✅ Dedicated exclusively to destination weddings
✅ Supported by a national travel advisor team
✅ Focused on guest experience as much as the couple
✅ Specialists in Mexico, DR, Jamaica, Costa Rica & Cuba
We don’t just “book trips.”
We professionally manage entire destination wedding travel programs.
The Bottom Line for Canadian Couples
A destination wedding is not just a vacation—it is:
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A legal event
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A large financial commitment
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A group travel operation
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A once-in-a-lifetime experience
Booking with a Canadian destination wedding agency protects your investment, your guests, and your peace of mind.
Start Planning with Confidence
👉 Website: https://www.destinationweddingswithglobetrot.ca
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