Dreaming of a sunkissed + stress-free “I Do”?
Let me do it all for you
Ready to put a ring on it—with your sunnies on and toes in the sand? I help couples in search of a laidback-yet-luxe destination wedding meet their perfect resort match. Then, I take care of all the travel planning—for you + your guests—for an easy, breezy experience.
Wedding planning stress? Never heard of her. Discover how I can bring your destination wedding dreams to life, effortlessly.
You’ve landed in exactly the right place if …
- You’re super sure you want a destination wedding—but you have no idea where to begin
- You can’t wait to invite your family and friends, but figuring out how many guests you can invite, keeping track of payments, and helping everyone book sounds exhausting
- The group contract is making you go crosseyed (or you’re saying—”wait, what’s a group contract?”)
- You’ve already contacted a couple of resorts … and still haven’t heard back (did all those emails land in spam?)
You focus on the fun—I’ll fuss over all the details
MY DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING INCLUDES:
Complimentary consultation call—let’s get to know one another while you share your vision with me
Custom resort proposal with 2-3 resort options aligned with your needs, budget, group size, and vision
Coordination with your chosen resort to lock in your wedding date, secure your venue, manage your group contract, and more
Custom wedding website to share with your guests—send them here so they can easily book themselves
Complete guest travel management; I’ll answer their questions, secure they’re transfers, and take care of any special needs
Booking of private events and excursions just for your group
Personalized mobile app to house all your travel details
Comprehensive support for you and all your guests—simply reach out whenever you need assistance
3 Simple Steps to Your Dream “I Do”
STEP 1: Connect
We’ll first connect on a complimentary consultation call so I can learn all about your destination wedding dreams. If we think we’re a good fit, I’ll send over my Design Fee and start working on your custom proposal—within 1 week, you’ll receive a proposal with 2-3 resort options tailored to you. Pick your favorite, share your feedback, and I’ll tweak as needed until you say “I Do”! to your itinerary.
STEP 2: Craft
Next, I’ll start working with my resort contacts to secure your package, date, and room block. Let me manage all your deposit payments, guests’ travel needs, transfers, and more. I’ll also work with you to design special experiences that bring your guests together over your wedding day weekend, like a private cocktail reception, chartered cruise, or excursions off-property.
STEP 3: Say “I Do”!
Before you depart, I’ll make sure you’re completely ready for your journey—you’ll receive your full itinerary & important travel docs via app and email. And once you make your escape, I’ll still have your back. I’m available to you 24/7 during your travels to troubleshoot any issues—so you can focus on starting your happily ever after in your very own tropical paradise.
Sound like exactly what you need?
ey, 'm elissa!
And I’m about to design the destination wedding of your dreams …
After stepping foot on more than 80 fabulous resorts across Mexico and the Caribbean, I know that if you want to ramp up the fun with your destination wedding guests, all-inclusive is the way to go. I’m here to make your resort match + make every aspect of your journey go down smoother than top-shelf tequila.
"I will never be able to put into words the gratitude I have for Melissa"
"Oh where do I even start? Melissa handled booking all of our friends & family with grace, which was not an easy task. We originally had 140 people booked with a deposit & in the end wound up with 105. We did expected to lose a few because life happens! The website Melissa crafted for our wedding specifically was a HUGE help with making the booking process as simple as possible for everyone. All of the google drives, pages, links, etc. she created to help keep me organized were absolutely necessary. I would truly have been lost without her! I could absolutely go on for days raving about Vacations by Melissa. Again, 10/10 recommend & will forever. I appreciate everything Melissa did for us. I will never be able to put into words the gratitude I have for Melissa as well as her assistant, Alysia"
~Christina & Paul
Group room rates. Attrition. Deposit deadlines. Outside vendor fees. It’s all Greek to you—but I speak the language. I’ll negotiate your contract with the resort and guide you through the entire process with ease, so you’re never left with any nasty surprises.
Contract-shmantract. Leave all the fine print to me.
Knowing the resorts intimately means knowing which resorts will be the perfect fit for you. I’ll help you narrow down your options and guide you to the package that gives you (and your guests!) the most bang for your buck.
Get expert guidance on which resort and package to choose.
You love ‘em—but you don’t love fielding late-night texts from guests who have “just one more question.” I become your guests’ main point of contact; I’ll get them booked, keep track of their deposit payments, and make sure any special needs are met.
Show your guests a good time … without having to manage them yourself.
I am constantly scouting out the best destination wedding resorts throughout the Caribbean & Mexico (typically I go 6-8 times a year). That way you can rely on on-the-ground, expert advice—instead of pretty online pics and reviews from strangers.
I know the resorts (and which ones are worth it).
4 reasons to trust your destination wedding to me
"We loved working with Melissa from Vacations by Melissa! She was so helpful in suggesting locations,
and reaching out to the locations for us when we were not getting timely responses. She was very
responsive to our guests’ needs. When a relative inquired about wheel chair services, Melissa
researched and provided vendor options for wheelchair rentals. We were able to secure a motorized scooter for the entire stay which was so helpful!"
-Christy & Jared
Our destination wedding was simply amazing.
"All of the google drives, pages, links, etc. she created to help keep me organized were absolutely necessary. I would truly have been lost without her! I could absolutely go on for days raving about Vacations by Melissa. Again, 10/10 recommend & will forever."
-Christina & Paul
She took all of the stress off my plate
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Money Matters: The REAL Cost of a Resort Destination Wedding
Thinking of hosting your own destination wedding—but have no idea what to expect when it comes to $$$? Download this FREE guide from a destination wedding specialist to discover:
- The “back of the napkin” math you can use to figure out how much it will cost your guests to attend your destination wedding
- The unintuitive “rule” for saving more $$$ on your destination wedding—it’s a game changer!
- A resort comparison guide so you know what your budget can actually get you
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