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
All of MY DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING services INCLUDE:
Complimentary consultation call—let’s get to know one another while you share your vision with me
Custom resort proposal 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
" Having Melissa on-site for the wedding was a huge help as she facilitated many of the behind the scenes activities. Her knowledge of both the wedding and travel industry enable her to truly be the best at her job. On top of her knowing so much about the biz, she is extremely personable, organized, easy to work with, and has a secret power of communicating effectively with other people. We are forever grateful for all the help she gave us and we wouldn’t have changed a thing. "
~Shawna & Mike
Melissa has a secret power of communicating effectively with other people"
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, we will discuss my different planning packages and see which is the best fit for your needs.
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 95 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.
Not every couple needs the same level of help when planning their dream wedding, and that’s okay! That’s why I’ve created three unique Destination Wedding Planning Packages. Each one is tailored to provide just the right amount of support for you and your guests—so you can pick the package that fits your needs perfectly.
Do you have more than one planning package?
Let's Work Together
Ruby Package
My complementary service designed to make things easy for you and your guests. I'll handle your room block and take care of every detail of your guests' travel plans - so you can focus on enjoying your big day
Sapphire Package
The Sapphire Package is perfect if you’re looking for a little extra help beyond travel. I’ll assist with finding the perfect venue, locking in contracts, and tackling the basics of wedding planning—so you can feel confident and stress-free!
Emerald Package
The Emerald Package is ideal if you want to hire me to be on-site during your wedding to make sure everything runs smoothly. Plus, you’ll get all the perks included in the Ruby and Sapphire Packages—everything you need for a seamless celebration!
Ruby Package
Complementary
Negotiate Contracted Rates for your Resort, Explain and sign your room block contract for your wedding date
Manage all attrition and cancellation dates - keeping couple protected from charges
Access to basic Trello Board with wedding planning ideas
Up to 3 one-hour video calls with the couple during the planning process.
Create wedding booking website for couple to share with family and friends
Manage all room bookings for guests-including payments, follow up emails and all communication
Secure and Manage airport transportation for everyone staying in the room block
Create an app with all important information for guests to have for a smooth travel
Sapphire Package
$750
Find the ideal location perfect for you - based on my extensive experience in destination and on-site partners
Proposal with up to 5 locations options with full information and pricing
Secure wedding date and introduce couple to on-site wedding department
Full Trello Board access with timelines and wedding planning support
Melissa will be on all planning calls with the on-site wedding team (up to 3 one-hour sessions)
Customized video walkthrough & printable PDF for all clients before travel
Setup of custom Whatsapp chat for couple to make announcements to guests during travel
Free custom wedding photo sharing website setup for everyone at the events
includes everything in the ruby package plus...
Emerald Package
$1500 + 3 nights in your room block + roundtrip airfare for 2 people on American Airlines
Melissa will be on-site for your Wedding Ceremony & Reception
If possible, I will also be at your on-site planning meeting with the wedding team
Up to 7 hours total of additional services at the discretion of the couple
This package is very customizable based on the needs of the couple. We will discuss this further before proceeding with this package
includes everything in the ruby & Sapphire package plus...
She made the booking & 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
She made the process simple for our guests and helped me navigate a difficult situation, and kept me calm.
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
"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
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