From Our Couples — Real Destination Wedding Stories

The best way to know what working with us feels like is to hear it from the couples who've been there.

We believe the most honest thing we can show you is the experience of real couples who planned their destination weddings with us. Our wedding blog features their stories — in their own words — from the moment they started planning to the morning after their wedding day.

You'll read about how they chose their destination, what surprised them about the process, how their guests experienced the trip, and what they'd tell other couples who are just starting to plan.

Meet Alexis Burnett — Destination Wedding Manager

Seven years of destination weddings. Hundreds of couples. One approach that never changes.

Alexis doesn't start with resorts. She starts with you.

Before a single destination is mentioned, Alexis takes time to truly understand who you are as a couple — your vision, your budget, your personalities, and the group dynamic of the people you're bringing with you. She asks questions, listens carefully, and builds a picture of what your ideal wedding week actually looks and feels like. Only then does she begin matching destinations and resorts to what she's heard. It's an approach that sounds simple. In practice, it changes everything.

"I focus on building trust rather than trying to sell a destination," Alexis explains. "A destination wedding is one of the biggest and most personal trips a couple will ever plan. When couples feel genuinely heard — when they know I understand what they're looking for — they trust my recommendations. That trust leads to a smoother planning experience, stronger relationships, and couples who know they had someone advocating for them every step of the way."

That advocacy includes complete transparency throughout the process. Alexis walks every couple through the real pros and cons of each resort, sets honest expectations about the difference between planning a local wedding and a destination wedding, and draws on seven years of firsthand experience and direct feedback from past couples to guide every recommendation. There is no pressure. There is no generic list of options. There is just the right answer for your specific situation — arrived at together.

The results speak for themselves. Couples who work with Alexis don't just have beautiful weddings. They refer their friends. They come back for anniversaries. And more than a few have shown up in the pages of this blog to tell other couples exactly what the experience was like.

What Love to Travel Handles — So You Don't Have To

From the first conversation to the moment your last guest arrives home safely.

Destination wedding planning has two parallel tracks — the wedding itself, and the travel logistics for everyone attending. Resort wedding coordinators handle the first track beautifully. We handle the second — completely.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

Destination & Resort Consultation We start with a conversation about your vision — venue style, guest count, budget, atmosphere, priorities. Then we match you with the destination and resort that genuinely fits, drawing on firsthand knowledge of properties across Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. We include each resort's wedding packages in your consultation so you can compare apples to apples.

Wedding Date Coordination Once you choose your resort, we submit your wedding date request directly to the property and connect you with the resort's on-site wedding coordinator. From that point, you have a direct relationship with the person who will execute your day — while we stay in the background managing all travel.

Custom Wedding Website We build a personalized wedding website and quote request form specifically for your event. Your guests visit the site, enter their travel preferences — dates, room type, number of travelers, insurance, airport transfers — and we handle everything from there. No spreadsheets, no group texts, no chasing people down for their room preferences.

Room Block & Group Pricing Management Once your date is confirmed, we secure a contracted room block or group promo code at your resort. This unlocks special amenities and wedding perks for the couple based on the number of rooms booked — which means the more guests who book through us, the more perks you receive.

Guest Booking & Communication We manage every individual guest booking — answering questions, coordinating room preferences, processing payments, and keeping everyone informed throughout the process. Your guests receive the same concierge-level service they'd get booking any trip through Love to Travel.

Seamless Travel Management Before departure, we submit your final rooming list to the resort and wedding coordinator. Every guest receives their complete travel documents through our travel app — confirmations, resort information, transfer details, and a packing guide. Airport transfers are confirmed against each guest's actual flight schedule. No one arrives at the airport wondering what happens next.

24/7 Support Our team is available by phone and email before, during, and after your wedding week. If a guest misses a connection, if a transfer needs to be rescheduled, if anything requires real-time attention — we're there.

What Your Guests Can Expect

The same expert service you receive — extended to every person on your guest list.

One of the most common stresses for destination wedding couples is worrying about their guests' experience. Will everyone get there smoothly? Will they know what to do when they land? Will the people who've never traveled internationally feel taken care of?

When your guests book through Love to Travel, the answer to all of those questions is yes.

Every guest booking includes our full concierge service at no additional charge. That means:

• No booking fees — our services are completely free to your guests

• Low deposit requirement — guests lock in their travel with a small deposit; final payment isn't due until 45–60 days before travel depending on the resort

• Travel insurance options — including Cancel for Any Reason coverage, so guests can commit without worry

• Airport transfer coordination — confirmed against each guest's actual flight, not a generic shuttle schedule

• Personalized resort information — dress codes, activities, what to expect, what to pack

• Pre-arrival resort communication — we contact the resort before arrival with guest preferences (room location, floor, bedding, special occasions)

• 24/7 travel support — a real person available throughout the trip

Your guests feel taken care of. You feel taken care of.

That's the goal.

Every Destination Wedding Is Different. Yours Should Be Too.

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all. Here's how we think about finding the right fit.

The best destination wedding isn't the most popular one — it's the one that fits the couple. Before we recommend a single resort or destination, we want to understand how you envision your day.

Some questions worth thinking about:

Ceremony setting — Are you drawn to a barefoot ceremony on the beach at sunset? A garden surrounded by tropical flowers? A rooftop terrace with a panoramic ocean view? A candlelit indoor chapel?

Guest count and mix — Are you planning an intimate celebration with immediate family, or a full wedding with 100+ guests? Do you have guests with mobility considerations, young children, or non-drinkers who might prefer a specific type of resort?

Adults-only or family-friendly — Sandals and select Mexico properties offer couples-only environments with an inherently romantic atmosphere. Beaches and other family resorts welcome children and create a different but equally beautiful energy — especially if your guest list includes little ones.

Level of formality — Some couples want an elaborate celebration with significant floral design, custom décor, and a multi-course reception. Others want bare feet in the sand and a simple, meaningful ceremony. Both are equally beautiful — and both require very different planning approaches.

Budget — Destination weddings can range dramatically in total cost depending on destination, resort, guest count, and wedding package. We help you understand the full picture before you commit to anything.

Whatever your vision is, we'll tell you honestly whether the destination and resort you're considering can deliver it — and if not, what would.