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Destination Wedding Planning, simplified

Award Winning Luxury Destination Wedding Planner in Mexico

Where effortless planning meets unforgettable weddings

"Over 70% of couples report wishing they had chosen a full-service destination wedding planner to handle both the logistics and the intricate details of their big day, rather than relying solely on a travel agent." 


Clear communication is at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to making this journey as seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free as possible for both you and your guests. Imagine walking barefoot down a flower-lined aisle with the turquoise ocean as your backdrop…now imagine having expert guidance every step of the way by someone who gets your vision.  If you've been dreaming of a wedding that feels like a once in a lifetime celebration…but planning it alone feels overwhelming. That's where we come in. 

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Voted 'Best of Weddings' 2025 by the Knot 🏆

Voted 'Best of Weddings' 2025 by the Knot 🏆

Voted 'Best of Weddings' 2025 by the Knot 🏆

Voted 'Best of Weddings' 2025 by the Knot 🏆

Voted 'Best of Weddings' 2025 by the Knot 🏆

Voted 'Best of Weddings' 2025 by the Knot 🏆

Your Journey to ‘I Do’ Starts here

essentials Destination Wedding Planning

For couples who want a seamless, personalized experience from start to finish—with expert guidance and personalized care every step of the way. We begin with a one-on-one consultation to bring your vision to life, offering venue and resort matching, pre-site visit planning, and regular planning meetings to refine every detail.


As your dedicated team, we manage vendor coordination—liaising with florists, photographers, and more—while providing logistical support for travel, accommodations, and on-the-day arrangements. Your guests receive tailored itineraries, effortless travel coordination, and a direct point of contact for any questions, so they feel cared for from arrival to farewell.


Whether you're envisioning a civil, symbolic, or religious ceremony, our personalized care ensures every moment feels uniquely yours. We include complimentary honeymoon planning as well as any bachelor/ette trips to ensure your entire celebration is personalized and stress-free.


Perfect for couples who want a boutique, high-touch planning experience that reflects their love story and vision.


Investment: $1,500 - $2,000

*depending on group size

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signature Destination Wedding Planning

You’ve dreamed it. We’ll bring it to life—and be right there with you to make sure every moment feels effortless. This full-service package is designed for couples who want comprehensive planning plus in-destination support. From the first consultation to the final farewell, we’re by your side—curating your vendor team, guiding your guests, and collaborating with your on-site wedding staff to ensure every detail reflects your vision.


In addition to everything included in our Essentials package, Signature couples receive day-of coordination, up to three days of in-destination support, and dedicated guest care throughout the celebration. We oversee vendor setup and tear-down, manage logistics across all wedding events, and serve as your trusted point of contact—so you can be fully present and soak in every moment.


We don’t just plan weddings—we live them. And when we’re on-site, you get the peace of mind that comes with having your boutique planning team right there, making magic happen. 


Perfect for couples who want a high-touch, hands-on experience with expert support in destination.


Investment: $5,000

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elite Experiences destination wedding planning

Not every love story fits inside a ballroom (or belongs at a resort). Some are meant to echo through cenotes, unfold beneath cathedral ceilings, or dance under the stars in the jungle. This full-service planning package is designed for couples who crave authenticity and want a celebration that reflects their spirit of adventure. Whether you’re dreaming of a Catholic church ceremony, a jungle cenote, or a cliffside “I do,” we guide you through every step—from venue scouting and vendor coordination to guest logistics and in-destination support.


We begin with a personalized consultation to understand your vision, then curate venues and vendors that align with your values. We manage transportation for guests and vendors, organize travel details, and provide a custom app with real-time support. On-site, we offer day-of coordination and up to three days of hands-on assistance to ensure every moment feels intentional and effortless.


This package requires a wedding group room block and includes complimentary honeymoon planning.


Perfect for couples who want a wedding that’s extraordinary, adventurous, and deeply personal.


Investment: $7,000 

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We’re Not Like Everyone Else

Planning a destination wedding in Mexico shouldn’t feel like a second job. That’s why we’re here — to create a fun, seamless, and stress-free planning experience. We only work with a limited number of couples per year to ensure every couple gets our full attention, timely responses, and a truly personalized planning experience.  


When you plan with us, you’ll receive:


  • Concierge-level care with regular planning sessions directly with Sarah & Alden
  • Custom planning tools — budget calculator, checklist, full digital planner and organizer, and our 100+ page destination wedding guide
  • A full year of value-packed resources — including must have photo shot lists, cost breakdowns, and insider tips
  • Vendor matchmaking & coordination support tailored to your style and vibe
  • Our custom travel app with all your documents and real-time support
  • Access to our private Facebook group for planning tips and resort insights


We don’t do cookie-cutter packages or pass you off to junior staff. If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels like you — let’s chat. We’d love to help you plan your personalized celebration. 

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Ever After Escapes Planning Package

For couples dreaming of an intimate elopement or a heartfelt vow renewal, our planning services are tailored to ensure your love story takes center stage. We offer one-on-one consultations to capture your vision, followed by destination and venue matching, and personalized meetings to perfect every detail. We will handle everything from vendor coordination, logistical arrangements, and seamless travel planning to create a stress-free experience. 


From effortless travel coordination and custom itineraries, we ensure every moment is uniquely yours. Whether you're envisioning a romantic getaway for just the two of you or a small gathering with loved ones, we provide personalized care and thoughtful guidance every step of the way. Let us help you create unforgettable memories that celebrate your love. 


Investment: $750

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4 easy steps to your perfect day

Personalized discussion where we get to know you and your vision to bring it to life.

Consultation & Venue Matching

Secure your wedding date & room block

Secure your wedding date & room block

 We begin the process with a personalized meeting where we will get to know more about both of you. We delve into your unique vision, ensuring every element reflects your personal style. With an extensive network of exquisite venues across Mexico, we help you choose the perfect backdrop for your special day and ensure it delivers exactly 

 We begin the process with a personalized meeting where we will get to know more about both of you. We delve into your unique vision, ensuring every element reflects your personal style. With an extensive network of exquisite venues across Mexico, we help you choose the perfect backdrop for your special day and ensure it delivers exactly the experience you are looking for. We will confirm with wedding department your desired date is available and lock it in right away. 

Expert guidance with destination wedding contracts and room blocks.

Secure your wedding date & room block

Secure your wedding date & room block

Secure your wedding date & room block

We will review and guide you through signing contracts and any deposits that are required to hold your date or rooms. We will start with the wedding department for your venue and secondly, with the hotel for your group room contract. We will ensure everything is noted such as earned concessions, final payment dates, and your desired room categories are reserved. 

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Travel & Wedding Planning

Secure your wedding date & room block

Support for you & your guests

We’ll design a personalized wedding website for you with all the details and your group room block will be directly linked so guests can easily go in anytime to reserve their room. We simplify the travel and planning process for you and your guests and are easily reachable in the event someone has questions. We take care of flights, accom

We’ll design a personalized wedding website for you with all the details and your group room block will be directly linked so guests can easily go in anytime to reserve their room. We simplify the travel and planning process for you and your guests and are easily reachable in the event someone has questions. We take care of flights, accommodations, activities or excursions, transportation, pre-travel information and tips ensuring a stress-free experience. We will have regular private meetings with the bridal couple to plan all of the wedding details, budget, vendor coordination, manage timelines and due dates. 

Guest support for destination wedding in Mexico

Support for you & your guests

Secure your wedding date & room block

Support for you & your guests

We will meet prior to your departure to ensure all final details are in place. We will do a final review of all the travel and wedding details ensuring you and your guests are comfortable and ready for the big 'I DO'. We ensure a seamless experience for all from start to finish.

Time to sit back and enjoy!  Follow the pre-travel guide we s

We will meet prior to your departure to ensure all final details are in place. We will do a final review of all the travel and wedding details ensuring you and your guests are comfortable and ready for the big 'I DO'. We ensure a seamless experience for all from start to finish.

Time to sit back and enjoy!  Follow the pre-travel guide we sent you with currency information, how to get through the airport with ease, packing list, tipping recommendations and everything else you will need to have a smooth and stress-free experience. If you need us, we are just a phone call away! After your travels, we will follow up to ensure everything was perfect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at sarah@vacaymodetravels.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We recommend starting the planning process 12-18 months in advance. Once we get under 12 months it can be harder to get your preferred selections and it could be more difficult to add more rooms to the room block, if needed. 


A Destination Wedding Travel Agent typically focuses on booking travel—flights, rooms, and group logistics. They often manage dozens of wedding groups at once, which means their role is transactional and limited to travel coordination.


A Certified Destination Wedding Specialist, on the other hand, is a trained expert in romance travel, wedding planning, and resort coordination. We’ve completed extensive education and hands-on experience to guide couples through every step of the planning process—from choosing the right resort and securing perks to navigating ceremony details, vendor options, and guest experience.


This isn’t a side service—it’s our full-time passion. We don’t just book travel. We help you design a celebration that reflects your story, values, and vision. You only get married once. Trust the certified experts who treat your wedding like it’s the only one that matters—because to us, it is.


No! If you host your wedding at a resort venue your certified specialist will work hand in hand with your on-site Wedding Coordinator. 


If you choose to get married at an off-site venue location, we do offer off-site planning services as well as on-site in destination support services to truly bring your vision to life. 


If you are considering an off-site venue, please discuss with us during the complimentary consultation and we will provide personal guidance based on your unique vision. 


We see costs range between $10k-50k+ but the sky's the limit when it comes to a destination wedding. 


Use our Destination Wedding Cost Calculator to estimate the cost based on your preferences. 


Absolutely! We create a wedding website where your guests can book their room and find out all of the details regarding your wedding, the resort and deadlines. We will personalize this website to your preferences. 


In Mexico, the most popular destinations are Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Playa & Costa Mujeres, Puerto Vallarta and Cabo. This is primarily due to the fact that these destinations have frequent flights from most major airports. Outside of Mexico, popular options include Jamaica, Hawaii, Aruba, and the Dominican Republic. 


Want to see which destination is ideal for you based on the vibe and experience you are looking for? Take our interactive quiz here.


Our planning fee ensures we can provide full wedding planning support in addition to concierge travel support — from design boards and budget guidance to managing all the logistics. It allows us to dedicate the time and expertise needed to create a personalized, seamless experience instead of a cookie-cutter approach. 


At Vacay Mode Travels, wedding planning starts with a conversation—not a checklist. We take time to truly get to know you: your love story, your vision, your vibe. From there, we guide you through the entire process with curated resources, honest advice, and personalized support. Whether you're choosing your dream resort, navigating guest logistics, or designing the perfect ceremony flow, we’re here to make it feel easy, exciting, and uniquely yours. You’ll never feel like just another booking—because to us, your wedding is personal. And we treat it that way, every step of the journey.


Every couple is different, and that’s exactly how we approach your planning experience. We start by getting to know your story, your vision, and how involved you want to be in the details. Some couples love having a hands-on role with guidance along the way, while others want us to take the reins so they can simply show up and celebrate.


If you’re planning a wedding at a resort, our curated packages are designed to match your vibe and level of support. Not sure which one fits? We’ll walk you through it during your consult, making it easy to choose what feels aligned to your vision and the experience you are looking for.


As for on-site services—if you want peace of mind, real-time troubleshooting, and someone who knows your wedding inside and out, having us there is a game-changer. We’re your eyes, ears, and calm presence on the ground, making sure everything flows beautifully so you can stay present and soak it all in.

You only get one chance to live this moment. We make sure it’s seamless, joyful, and unmistakably you.


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