If you could pick one destination to jet off to tomorrow, where would it be?
If I could pick one destination to jet off to tomorrow, it would be Riviera Maya/Cancun, Mexico. Riviera Maya is a romantic and adventurous destination offering incredible sunsets, beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, caves, scuba diving, snorkeling in underground cenotes, zip-lining, rappelling, jungle tours, ATV tours, boating, parasailing, and deep sea fishing. The Riviera Maya coastline has since been developed into a modern tourist area offering the very best of high-end luxury resorts, fine dining, nightlife, spa retreats, shopping and golf in Mexico. I love checking into one of my favorite resorts where I can enjoy swimming, sunbathing, aquatic sports, spa services and a variety of modern amenities. I know the level of service and food will be fabulous! I feel as if I have come home.
What is your favorite memory from planning a dream destination celebration?
I had the honor of working with one bride, and she referred me to her friend. Last year, I received an email and photos updating me on their lives since their wedding days, and that was absolutely PRICELESS!
What's your best piece of advice for couples planning a destination wedding?
One of my first brides commented about the wedding planning process: "this is like a leap of faith." So true. Communication. I'm here. Talk to me. Ask questions. If you do not understand, please ask me. That is what I am here for! On the other hand, listen to me. This is what I do. If I am advising how many rooms, room nights or room categories to hold, please listen. Resorts do and will sell out. I don't want you or your guests to be upset because the rooms or dates are not available. Also, if I advise to reduce rooms to avoid penalties. Please do. The last thing I want is a couple to have penalties because they continued to hold rooms for their friends because they said "were going." If they do not book, and this does happen occasionally, I cannot remove the penalties.