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    Jamaica Wedding Packages under $3,000

    May 18, 2026 /

    A barefoot ceremony on Negril’s Seven Mile Beach. A garden gazebo wrapped in tropical florals at a Sandals resort in Ocho Rios. A sunset vow exchange on a Montego Bay terrace with the Caribbean rolling out behind you. Jamaica’s mix of palm-fringed beaches, lush gardens, and warm island hospitality has made it one of the most popular destination wedding spots…

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    Average Cost of an All Inclusive Destination Wedding in Mexico

    May 14, 2026 /

    There’s something undeniably romantic about saying “I do” on a soft Mexican beach with turquoise water stretching out behind you and your favorite people kicking off their shoes in the sand. And here’s the surprising part: a destination wedding in Mexico typically costs between $5,000 and $20,000 for an all-inclusive package, with most of our Destination Wedding couples spending around…

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    What Destination Wedding Guest Attendance Actually Looks Like

    September 21, 2026 /

    Real wedding guest attendance data from destination weddings, with average guest counts by destination and what actually drives who says yes.

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    Micro Destination Weddings Under $3,000: What’s Actually Possible

    September 21, 2026 /

    Ten destination micro wedding packages under $3,000, from complimentary to $1,800, with real prices, guest limits, and what each one includes.

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    Congratulations. The ring is on, the news is out, and somewhere in the middle of it all you’re wondering how much time this actually takes. The honest answer is that it depends entirely on which kind of wedding you’re having. An at-home wedding and a destination wedding run on genuinely different clocks, and the mistake couples make is applying one…

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    How Long After Getting Engaged Before You Start Wedding Planning?

    September 18, 2026 /

    Congratulations. Somewhere between the champagne and the third phone call, someone has already asked when the wedding is.  Here’s the direct answer: most couples wait two to four weeks after getting engaged before doing anything practical. That pause isn’t procrastination. Decisions made in the first two weeks tend to get unmade, because you’re deciding in the middle of the most…

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    Engagement Checklist: How to Prepare for the Big Day

    September 18, 2026 /

    Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you have said “yes” to the big question, it’s time to start preparing for your big day. The further ahead you start planning, the better off you will be in the end.  Below, you will find a month-by-month engagement checklist that will help you build the wedding of your dreams. This engagement preparation list…

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    Congratulations. The ring’s on, the calls are made, and somewhere in the next few weeks the question shifts from “can you believe it” to “so what’s the plan?” This is a guide to the first 90 days. Not the whole wedding, just the stretch where a handful of decisions quietly determine everything that follows. Get these right and the next…

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    I Just Got Engaged — What Do I Do Now?

    September 18, 2026 /

    Congratulations. Someone asked, you said yes, and right now your phone probably hasn’t stopped. Here’s the honest answer to what you do next: almost nothing, for about two weeks. Four things are genuinely time-sensitive, and we’ll get to those. Everything else people are already asking you about (the date, the venue, the guest list, whether you’ll do a destination wedding)…

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    A destination wedding gives you the kind of celebration most couples only dream about. Most couples planning a destination wedding give themselves 10 to 18 months from "yes" to "I do." Here's the step-by-step timeline our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists walk every couple through, plus a free printable checklist.

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    How to Get Married in Mexico: Legal Steps & Essential Tips

    September 18, 2026 /

    Getting legally married in Mexico isn’t complicated, but the steps are specific. You’ll need a civil ceremony at a Mexican Registry Office (Registro Civil), three to four business days in the country before the ceremony, apostilled and translated documents, and a brief health screening completed locally. The good news: most all-inclusive resort wedding teams have walked thousands of couples through…

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    How To Travel on a Plane With A Wedding Dress

    September 18, 2026 /

    Your dress is the one thing in your luggage you can’t replace. Everything else that goes missing between home and your destination is an inconvenience. This isn’t, which is why it’s worth spending twenty minutes planning how it travels. The good news is that this is a solved problem. Airlines move wedding dresses constantly, crews are generally glad to help,…

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Our Specialists and team take care of all the details, from finding the perfect venue to coordinating vendors and handling decor, so you can relax and enjoy every moment. 

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Huge congratulations to our wonderful couple, Mari Huge congratulations to our wonderful couple, Maria and Alejandro! 💕

Their love story began with a simple swipe on Tinder in 2019, and from that moment, they knew they had found something special. 

They always knew a destination wedding in the Caribbean was perfect for them, especially after falling in love with Bavaro Beach during a trip to the Dominican Republic. 

Their goal was to create a celebration that combined their love for the ocean, fun, and family—making it a trip everyone would remember. Thanks to the help of our Certified Destination Wedding Specialist, Sandi, and the stunning Meliá Punta Cana Beach, they turned their dream into reality. 🌊🌺✨

Their biggest piece of advice: "Don’t stress about the details. Resorts offer amazing wedding packages that take a lot of the planning off your plate. And having a travel specialist like Sandi makes everything so much easier!"
Who can say they married their childhood crush? La Who can say they married their childhood crush? Latia & Devito can! 🌴☀️💕

After meeting at just 14, sharing their first kiss, and reconnecting 25 years later, Latia & DeVito said I do at Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun, celebrating with personal touches, a joint bachelor and bachelorette party, and more.

Read more about their special day in our new real wedding story (link in bio)

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There’s nothing like pristine white sands, and Dre There’s nothing like pristine white sands, and Dreams Macao Beach has it all! ✨ 

With their Eternal Love Wedding Package (listed at $5,349+), your dream wedding can become reality with a personalized touch that includes a judge or minister, a semi-private rehearsal dinner, and expert wedding coordination to make every moment perfect.

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