Planning your dream destination wedding isn’t just about picking the prettiest beach backdrop. It’s about making sure the resort, the packages, and every guest detail align perfectly with your vision.
After helping more than 75 couples say “I do” in paradise, I can tell you this: the photos don’t tell the whole story. Here are the five things no one tells you about booking a destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort.
Destination Weddings in Paradise
Because your wedding should feel effortless—from “yes” to “I do.”
Your guests’ rooms directly affect your wedding experience, resort perks, and peace of mind. Negotiating and managing those blocks properly keeps everyone together and your benefits intact.
Room Blocks Are the Heart of Your Celebration
Prime wedding dates—especially during peak travel months—book up to 18 months in advance. Knowing when (and how) to secure your date can make all the difference in availability and pricing.
Dates and Availability Are More Strategic Than You’d Think
Consistent, responsive communication from the resort team is essential. If it’s rocky early on, it won’t improve later—which is why having an experienced liaison to advocate for you is invaluable.
Clear Communication Makes or Breaks the Experience
Your guests’ rooms directly impact your wedding experience, pricing, and perks. Negotiating and managing these blocks correctly keeps everyone together and your benefits intact.
Wedding Packages Are Just the Starting Point
You’ve seen the stunning photos—the soft sand aisle, the sunset vows, the champagne toasts. But what those images don’t show are the months of behind-the-scenes coordination that make it all look so effortless.
Here’s what really goes into creating a destination wedding that feels as beautiful as it looks.
Behind the Beauty: What It Takes to Plan Seamlessly
You’ve seen the stunning photos—the soft sand aisle, the sunset vows, the champagne toasts. But what those images don’t show are the months of behind-the-scenes coordination that make it all look so effortless.
Here’s what really goes into creating a destination wedding that feels as beautiful as it looks.
Behind the Beauty: What It Takes to Plan Seamlessly
Your guests’ rooms directly affect your wedding experience, resort perks, and peace of mind. Negotiating and managing those blocks properly keeps everyone together and your benefits intact.
Room Blocks Are the Heart of Your Celebration
Prime wedding dates—especially during peak travel months—book up to 18 months in advance. Knowing when (and how) to secure your date can make all the difference in availability and pricing.
Dates and Availability Are More Strategic Than You’d Think
Consistent, responsive communication from the resort team is essential. If it’s rocky early on, it won’t improve later—which is why having an experienced liaison to advocate for you is invaluable.
Clear Communication Makes or Breaks the Experience
Your guests’ rooms directly impact your wedding experience, pricing, and perks. Negotiating and managing these blocks correctly keeps everyone together and your benefits intact.
Wedding Packages Are Just the Starting Point
With my proven process, you’ll avoid the common pitfalls and enjoy a seamless, supported journey from yes to I do.
Stress-Free Experience
Room blocks, contracts, and package details? I manage every moving part with precision and care.
Expert Planning & Coordination
From guest communications to resort coordination, I handle it all so you can focus on the joy of planning, not the logistics.
Personal Wedding Concierge
I work exclusively with vetted resorts and wedding teams I know and trust—places that deliver the experience you deserve.
Personally Curated Resort Network
I specialize in turning wedding stress into wedding bliss. With trusted resort partners and years of hands-on experience, I manage the fine print, communication, and coordination so you can focus on celebrating.
Certified Destination Wedding Expert
so you don’t have to do this alone.
THIS IS WHERE I COME IN
– Amanda DeLaney, Florida
The DeLaney Experience with Lorraine Wiggins, Owner of Destinations and Beyond Travel LLC went far "Beyond a Destination". We became fast friends, and our relationship with Lo was built on trust. Lorraine took the stress and guesswork away! She got me in touch with the Wedding Planner at the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa and handled every detail flawlessly. Every moment of our private wedding was unforgettable, from the spa experience to the photographer who captured memories to last a lifetime. Just please call Lo! She will be assisting us for my 40th birthday trip. Can't wait!
Lo Took the Stress and Guesswork Away!
Amanda & Donald DeLaney
IC Thalasso, Tahiti
– Kelsey Hoover, Kent Island, Maryland
I reached out to Lo very soon after our proposal and learned that she was a Sandals WeddingMoons Specialist. Lo was always available for any questions I might have had, helped keep track of the planning, and assisted all of our guests with their reservations. When an issue came up right before the wedding, Lo immediately stepped in—speaking with the resort manager and assuring us that we’d be taken care of. Without the guidance, perseverance and graciousness from Lo, our dream Wedding/Honeymoon would not be the wonderful memory that it is today.
Our Dream Wedding Wouldn’t Have Been Possible Without Lo!
Kelsey & Ryan Hoover
Sandals Grande, St. Lucia
– Kristin St. Mars & Justin Long
We are so thrilled to have had Lo on our side helping us to plan our dream destination wedding. She truly advocated for us during calls with the resort and helped us understand the entire process. She devoted so much time before and during our wedding weekend to making sure everything went as smoothly as possible.
We are eternally grateful for her passion, enthusiasm, and dedication.
Lo Advocated for Us Every Step of the Way
Kristin St Mars - Justin Long
Sandals Royal Barbados
Love Notes
PLAN MY DESTINATION WEDDING!
Let’s talk about your vision—and how I can help bring it to life.
