Planning a destination wedding is always tricky. Planning one in a country most of your guests have never been to? That’s a whole new level. For our wedding in Korçë, Albania, we knew we needed someone who could handle logistics, transportation, and make sure our guests felt safe and cared for. That agency was Albanian Trip, and Elton and Alda there were a game-changer for our planning! This is not a sponsored post, we just appreciated their detail oriented services so much that we wanted to share our experience and photos with you!
Why We Opted to Hire a Travel Agency
Albania is stunning and unique, a perfect place for a destination wedding. However, planning that wedding can be difficult as there are not many professional wedding planners for hire, compared to what you may find in the U.S. when planning your wedding. Many wedding vendors don’t advertise online, and if they do, it’s usually on social media, like Instagram.
We had 20 guests fly into Tirana from all over the U.S., most of whom had never traveled to Europe (or even left the U.S. before). They had never been to Albania, didn’t know what to expect, and some were nervous about navigating a foreign country.
When planning the logistics and transportation of our wedding, we needed someone who could:
- Ensure safe and comfortable transportation from Tirana to Korçë (a ~4-hour drive)
- Handle airport pickups for guests arriving on different schedules
- Coordinate our day trips, excursions, and hotel transfers
- Be a point of contact for emergencies and questions
How Albanian Trip Helped
1. Transportation Made Easy
They helped us by providing a large charter bus with around 25 seats, a bathroom, and plenty of space for luggage. The driver, Gëzim, stayed with us throughout the week and became a part of the celebration. He kept the energy high on long drives with fun music and lights, making every ride feel like a party.
For individual or family arrivals, Albanian Trip organized smaller cars to pick up each guest from the airport and take them to their hotels. This was huge for our peace of mind. My husband and I arrived before most guests, so we were able to relax knowing that every arrival was handled smoothly by Albanian Trip.
2. Full Week Coordination
Our partnership with Albanian Trip went beyond just transportation. They helped coordinate day trips with guided excursions. Each day leading up to our wedding was filled with activities, like a planned group meal at a traditional restaurant, an excursion to a museum, or wedding traditions. Albanian Trip helped ensure the transportation for each of these events ran seamlessly. Other excursions they helped plan for us included day trips to Pogradec and even Meteora, Greece!
3. Peace of Mind for Our Guests
Our guests could simply walk out the hotel lobby, jump in the bus provided by Albanian Trip, and be taken exactly where they needed to be. They didn’t have to worry about figuring out local transportation, driving in a foreign country, or translating directions with taxi drivers. It was easy to trust Albanian Trip, and that trust made the trip enjoyable for everyone.
Why You Should Consider Albanian Trip for Your Wedding
If you’re planning a destination wedding in Albania, having a local partner is invaluable. Albanian Trip brings:
- Professional, reliable service with personal attention
- Comfortable vehicles and skilled drivers
- Experience handling group itineraries for weddings and events
- Flexibility to manage airport pickups, excursions, and last-minute changes
- Peace of mind for couples planning from abroad
Envision your wedding week for yourself!
Our driver even upped the mood and put on party lights / music to keep guests entertained on the long drive from Tirana to Korçë
Albanian Trip also helped reserve big lunches like this one at Dallga, and took us on a day trip to Tushemisht and Pogradec
Our driver even let us decorate his bus in the traditional Albanian-wedding fashion! Albanian Trip is so accommodating and easy to work with.
Looking Back
Without Albanian Trip, managing 20 guests, multiple arrivals and day trips before our wedding in Korçë would have been overwhelming. Instead, we had smooth transportation, organized excursions, and a driver who became part of our wedding family. 🙂
For anyone dreaming of a destination wedding in Albania, we cannot recommend them enough.
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