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.
Let me do it all for you
Dreaming of a sunkissed + stress-free “I Do”?
- 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’ve landed in exactly the right place if …
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
MY DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING INCLUDES:
You focus on the fun—I’ll fuss over all the details
"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
"I will never be able to put into words the gratitude I have for Melissa"
3 Simple Steps to Your Dream “I Do”
Sound like exactly what you need?
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.
STEP 3: Say “I Do”!
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 2: Craft
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 1: Connect
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.
ey, 'm elissa!
And I’m about to design the destination wedding of your dreams …
Melissa was the best throughout the entire process from before booking and looking at our options to when we were at the resort! She made live Itineraries pre-wedding which were very helpful for everyone, we got so many comments from our guests how awesome they were. She also made booking the flights and hotel payment process very smooth as well for all of our guests. She was always available for our guests when they reached out with questions and when we had questions. On one specific event, we were having an issue with sandals as they had double booked our venue for the day we wanted, Melissa called us immediately once we told her what had happened and helped us navigate the situation and calm me down! We could not have imagined doing this without her, she made the entire process a fun one when they usually are stressful!
~Kenny & Rose
"We could not have imagined doing this without her"
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 can’t thank Melissa enough for such a seamless experience. The 60+ guests that attended our wedding raved over Melissa’s professional yet personal touch. She went above and beyond to assure that everyone’s accommodations were perfect!!! If you are planning a destination wedding and you want to have a flawless experience for you & your guests, you 100% need to go with Melissa as your travel advisor!
— Cheryl and Rich
Our destination wedding was simply amazing.
“Melissa made every part of planning our Cancun destination wedding seamless. She took all of the stress off my plate so I could focus on the fun parts of planning a wedding, like cake tasting!”
– Annalise & Nick
She took all of the stress off my plate
