This is the Transcript of the #WeddingMarket Chat on September 4th, 2013 with Sandal Resorts @SandalsResorts and Wedding Moons @WeddingMoons. The answers were made on Twitter so responses will appear different.    Sandals (@Sandals Resorts & @WeddingMoons) The very pinnacle of luxury all-inclusive excellence with Sandals’ Caribbean Vacations. Sandals delights couples in love with supreme vacation packages at luxury resorts in St. Lucia, Jamaica, Antigua, the Bahamas and Grenada, featuring gourmet candlelit dining for two, gorgeous tropical settings and some of the world’s most exquisite beaches. Sandals is the leader in Caribbean destination weddings and honeymoon packages. http://www.sandals.com

Q1:   What makes a #weddingmoon or #destinationwedding at @SandalsResorts unique?
Answer:

Sandals Resorts:  We don’t simply offer a wedding venue we offer a @WeddingMoons experience – honeymoon begins at “I Do”.
Wedding Moons: We also pride ourselves in the excellenct service that we provide your clients that wed with us.

Q2:  What makes @SandalsResorts the ideal location for wedding guests? 
Answer:
Sandals Resorts: 14 Sandals Resorts & 3 @BeachesResorts locations on some of the most stunning islands you’ve ever seen! Bahamas, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, Turks & Caicos and Grenada offer stunning wedding backdrops
Wedding Moons: Each resort has its own unique flair to it which means couples can hand pick the experience they wish to have. We’ve taken the time to craft wedding gardens with fountains and gazebos to give brides more than the beach only options.

Q3: @SandalsResorts How easy is it to become a Certified Sandals and WeddingMoons Specialist? 
Answer:
Sandals Resorts: It’s easy! Attend a workshop or contact your local Business Development manager: http://www.sandals.com/tas  Wedding Moons: These workshops prepare you to become highly experienced in selling Sandals, Beaches, and Grand Pineapple weddingmoons!  

Q4:   @SandalsResorts Are there trips to view different Sandals properties? How does that work?
Answer:
 Sandals Resorts: Familiarization trips allow #travelagent partners to experience our Sandals properties. To sign up: http://www.sandals.com/tas 

Q5:   @SandalsResorts, Where can they learn more information about your program and resort?

Answer:
Sandals Resorts: check out our #wedding blog at http://www.sandalsweddingblog.com ! We’re also on Pinterest and Instagram.

Answer:
Sandals Resorts: Included: Personalized wedding planners, preparation of documents, bouquet, boutonniere, reception, wedding gift from Sandals, free wedding website and SO much more: http://www.sandals.com/weddingmoons/weddings/ …

Wedding Moons: Don’t forget the Honeymoon dinner for bride and groom with white-glove service and complimentary bottle of champagne.  For a full list of #weddingmoon inclusions visit here: http://sndls.me/lm24 

Q7:  How many different wedding locations does @SandalsResorts offer? 
Answer:
Wedding Moons:  Between Sandals and @BeachesResorts– 150 wedding and reception locations for couples to say their I-Dos!

Q8:  How many Pre-Designed Wedding Themes do you offer for a wedding? 
Answer:
Sandals Resorts: We offer 6 pre-designed wedding themes and the wedding designer which is fully customizable! http://www.sandals.com/weddingmoons/weddings/collections/wedding-themes.cfm …

Wedding Moons: 6- Vision in White, Flutter of Romance, Chic and Natural, SeaSide Serenande, Island Paradise and Beautiful Beginnings!  We featured a gorgeous Flutter of Romance #readwedding at Sandals Emerald Bay on our blog! Here: http://sndls.me/lm4X 

Q9:  Can a couple customize their #destinationwedding?  Answer:  Wedding Moons: Yes! – Sandals is the only destination wedding resort with an interactive, online wedding planner http://sndls.me/lm45 . We had a #realwedding bride with 150 guests! Her wedding was gorgeous with a reception on a private island http://sndls.me/lm5z .

Q10: How do you keep your brides in the loop with the latest #destinationwedding trends?
Answer: 
Sandals Resorts:  Trends: Wedding entertainment! For example fire dancers or a steel drum band at the reception!

Wedding Moons: We’ve also been seing a lot of #familymoons with the entire family @BeachesResorts . Brides can also tweet #AskMarshaAnn for expert advice on anything destination weddings!

Q11: @SandalsResorts What is available for photography & Videography?
Answer:
Sandals Resorts: We document the wedding journey from start to finish throughSnapShots wedding photography studio.  Each resort has a SnapShots studio with a team of trained #wedding video & photography experts.

Wedding Moons: Our couples have been getting very creative with their wedding photography and we love it!  pic.twitter.com/TWe28lNxeE We offer very extensive photo and video packages in different themes that couples can choose from! We’ve also partnered with photo professionals from our Caribbean regions to bring couples the absolute best!  

Q12: Can you tell me a little bit about your wedding registry?
Answer:
Sandals Resorts: In addition to the registry of gifts this tool provides a wedding website,  save the dates, a blog, and more! Wedding Moons: The wedding and honeymoon gift registry is a free for all couples who would like to share their planning experience. Couples can register for great amenities that can enhance their wedding and honeymoon experience – tours, spa, etc!

Q13: @WeddingMoons Is there a fee for working with a wedding planner? 
Answer:
Sandals Resorts: Absolutely no fee for working with a wedding planner. When we say everything is in included – we mean it!

Wedding Moons: Absolutely not! All #WeddingMoons couples have at least two wedding planners available to help plan their wedding.  There is no extra charge for your planners. It’s just a way we make wedding planning as easy and stress free as possible.

Q14: What do you want everyone to take away from this #WeddingMarket Chat?
Answer:
Sandals Resorts: Our weddings are not cookiecutter. Each couple is unique, each wedding is personal, we understands this.

#WeddingMarket Questions From Twitter:
1. @ChiStyleWed Do couples ever find it odd to be honeymooning WITH their guest?
Answer: 
Sandals Resorts: That’s the beauty of Sandals & @BeachesResorts – we have resorts nearby. Honeymoon at one, guests at the other!

Wedding Moons:  That’s the beauty of @SandalsResorts. With such lush and large properties, you don’t have to see them!

@ATBWedding:  Most guests will leave day after wedding or couple can move to diff resort on same island when available.

2. @JulieAlbaugh  For @BridalABC members: What has your experience been like here @SandalsResorts Antigua ?

@ATBWeddings:  It’s been amazing!  Totally educated about #sandalsantigua properties.  Ready to help clients! Getting to fully enjoy this beautiful resort w/old and new friends #sandalsgrandantigua thanks Kim!

@Amy_Aventina: Wonderful!  Love my room with private walk-in plunge pool and hot tub!  Kim runs a great FAM!

@EventPlanner_CS: Absolutely fabulous! Great service, beautiful property. Thanks to Kim Sardo for making this happen for us!

@DazzleByAndrea: Amazing! Sandals  offers “more quality inclusions than any other resorts on the planet.