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Why Venture X from Capital One is your ideal companion for wedding season
Ashley writes sponsored content for TPG and is also a family travel advocate. Formerly a contributor at Condé Nast Traveler and Matador Network, Ashley also had a family travel blog for four years before coming to TPG in 2021. She travels almost exclusively with her husband and two young kids but can also be seen enjoying solo trips to far-flung places like Costa Rica and Austria. Ashley loves storytelling and any opportunity to share travel stories at TPG. A hopeful polyglot, Ashley has a graduate degree in Spanish and currently studies French. Next up: Italian.
November 15, 2023 • 7 min read
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Wedding season brings a range of expenses, from travel and gifts to attire and event bookings, making it important to plan ahead for costs.
A premium travel rewards card can help offset wedding-related expenses with benefits like annual travel credits, airport lounge access and car rental perks.
Cardholders may access luxury hotel collections with VIP benefits and enjoy primary rental car insurance and elite rental status at select companies.
Flexible redemption options allow you to use earned rewards for flights, hotels, vacation rentals and more, including honeymoon travel.
What to consider
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Annual travel credits and lounge access are subject to terms and may require booking through specific travel portals.
Certain benefits, such as rental car elite status or Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credits, require enrollment and have specific eligibility criteria.
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A detailed breakdown of how to maximize travel rewards and perks for every stage of wedding season, from planning to the honeymoon.
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Even though this year’s wedding season is coming to an end, you’re probably already saving the date (or dates?) for next year’s round of nuptial celebrations. From bachelor and bachelorette parties to wedding showers, destination weddings to gift registries, there’s no better time than the present to start planning for those future expenses.
And perhaps no card is better positioned for this endeavor than the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card.
With Venture X, you earn an unlimited 2 miles per dollar spent on every purchase — and even more on bookings through Capital One Travel — while enjoying other valuable benefits. It’s the perfect card to maximize your rewards on those upcoming wedding-related costs — whether it’s shopping for a gift, picking out your outfit or booking travel for a loved one’s big day.
So whether you’re the happy couple, a member of the all-too-important bridal party or a guest flying in from out of town, you’re going to want to make use of the Capital One Venture X card.
Make the most of wedding season travel
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One of the most valuable perks of Venture X is its $300 annual credit for purchases made through Capital One Travel. Using the $300 credit to book airfare or rent a car for an out-of-town wedding leaves money in your pocket for other expenses (terms apply).
Venture X also grants complimentary airport lounge access across the U.S. (and around the world) through its network of participating lounges. At Capital One Lounges, recharge with all-inclusive amenities like healthy, chef-inspired food and drinks that you can sit and savor — or grab snacks to go — before boarding your flight. You’ll find locations in Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and — newly opened as of this year — Washington, D.C.’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Denver International Airport (DEN). You can view full access details at this page.
In addition, Venture X cardholders can activate a Priority Pass Select membership (terms apply).
And if you need a rental car to reach the wedding destination or to explore the surrounding area, Venture X also has you covered. For starters, you’ll enjoy primary car rental coverage, meaning you’ll be reimbursed for damage or theft when you pay for a rental car with the Venture X card (certain terms, conditions and exclusions apply; see Visa Infinite Guide to Benefits for details).
Additionally, you are eligible to enroll in complimentary Hertz President's Circle status, the highest level of membership in the Gold Plus Rewards program, through your Venture X card. You’ll get access to the widest selection of rental vehicles and a car-class upgrade at participating locations (terms apply).
Lastly, when it comes time to book your accommodations, you’ll enjoy access to the Premier and Lifestyle Collections from Capital One Travel, each of which features a hand-picked portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts that offer VIP benefits to cardholders on every stay. You can learn more about the Premier Collection at this link and the Lifestyle Collection at this link — along with full Capital One Travel terms and conditions by clicking here.
Earn rewards on all purchases
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The appeal of the Capital One Venture X card extends beyond your perks while on the road. You can also leverage the card to earn rewards on both your travel purchases and any other wedding-related expenses you incur.
When you book hotels or rental cars through Capital One Travel, you’ll earn 10 miles per dollar spent. Meanwhile, flights booked through Capital One Travel earn 5 miles per dollar spent.
Finally, for any other transactions, you’ll earn 2 miles per dollar spent. This covers a huge range of potential purchases you can charge to your card during wedding season, including:
Grocery runs ahead of a bridal shower
Wedding gifts for the happy couple, no matter where they’re registered
Tuxedo rentals, bridesmaid dresses or any other apparel
Event space for the rehearsal dinner or reception
Hair, makeup or other beauty treatments on the big day
And new cardholders can earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.
Redeem your miles for wedding travel
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Once you’ve earned that welcome bonus and racked up those rewards, you have so many ways to redeem your earnings for wedding travel.
To maximize the value of your Capital One miles, you can transfer them to one of over 15 airline and hotel partners. From there, you can redeem your rewards for airline tickets to that far-flung destination wedding or on hotel accommodations (subject to the terms and conditions of each miles transfer partner).
You also have the option to charge travel purchases to your card and then cover them with your miles. This redemption method includes traditional travel items like airfare and hotel stays but also extends to vacation rentals, ride-hailing services like Uber and even tolls.
And if you’re the one saying “I do,” you can easily redeem your hard-earned miles on that perfect honeymoon that you’ve been dreaming about — whether that’s on a premium-class flight or a luxury stay at a Premier Collection property.
As you can see, Capital One Venture X has incredible travel benefits, all for a comparably low $395 annual fee, but the card offers cardholders so much more.
Here’s the complete list of benefits that you can look forward to with Venture X:
$300 annual credit on bookings made through Capital One Travel
10,000 bonus miles every year on your account anniversary — plus, miles don’t expire for the life of the account
For those upcoming wedding season expenses, you’ll want a card that’s going to reward you for every purchase and help you get where you need to be — ideally in comfort. With the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, you get a $300 annual Capital One Travel credit to use toward your airfare or accommodations, access to Capital One Lounges for a relaxing travel day and so much more.
Apply for the Capital One Venture X card and start earning today. Your future self will thank you.
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