Effortlessly Plan Your Dream Destination Wedding in Mexico & the Caribbean

We recommend starting 12 to 18 months before your intended wedding date — especially for peak-season dates (December through April) and popular resorts, which can book out well in advance. Starting early gives your guests maximum time to arrange flights and accommodations, and gives us the best opportunity to secure preferred room block rates before availability narrows.

That said, if you have a shorter timeline, don't be discouraged. Our established resort relationships often allow us to move quickly when needed. Contact us regardless of your timeline and we'll tell you honestly what's possible. You can also review our complete destination wedding planning timeline for a month-by-month breakdown of what to do and when.

Yes — guest travel coordination is one of our core services and one of the most valuable things we do. We secure a group room block at your chosen resort so your guests can book directly at agreed group rates. We set up a dedicated booking portal for guests, coordinate airport transfers, and provide individual support for guests who have questions or need assistance booking.

For couples with 50 or more guests, this coordination becomes especially critical. Our guide to destination weddings with 50+ guests covers everything you need to know about managing large group travel.

Destination wedding costs vary significantly based on destination, guest count, resort tier, and package inclusions. Many couples are surprised to find that an all-inclusive destination wedding is genuinely more affordable than a traditional local wedding — especially when you factor in that guest meals, drinks, and entertainment are bundled into the resort stay.

As a rough guide, couples with 20–40 guests typically spend $5,000–$10,000 on the wedding package itself. Larger celebrations of 60–100+ guests may range from $12,000 to $25,000+, depending on resort and package tier. Use our free Destination Wedding Cost Calculator for a personalised estimate, and see our full destination wedding cost breakdown to understand exactly where the money goes.

We work with a curated portfolio of the top all-inclusive wedding resort brands across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica — including Dreams Resorts & Spas, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Palace Resorts, Hard Rock Hotels, RIU Hotels, Hyatt Ziva & Zilara, Barceló Hotels, and Paradisus by Meliá.

The best resort for your wedding depends on your guest count, budget, destination preference, and whether you want adults-only or family-friendly. Our specialists will narrow it down to the best 2–3 options for your specific situation. You can also browse our Best Destination Wedding Resorts guide to start exploring.

Yes — you have two options. You can have a legally recognised ceremony at your destination resort, which requires advance preparation of specific documents (passports, birth certificates, affidavits, and translations). Alternatively, most of our couples opt for a symbolic ceremony at the resort — which is equally beautiful — and formalise the marriage legally at home either before or after the trip. This approach is simpler, removes paperwork stress, and is by far the most popular choice.

Your VFL specialist will walk you through both options based on your chosen destination and personal preferences, so you can make the right decision for your situation.