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Real stories from real couples and travelers. Explore destination weddings, honeymoons, and once-in-a-lifetime vacations we’ve planned—from beachfront “I dos” to bucket-list adventures.

September 19, 2026

Christmas Time in the City: New York During the Holidays

There is truly no more magical time to visit New York City than at Christmas. So much so, that I’ve been 6 times during the holiday season. Yes, six trips to celebrate Christmas in NYC! My first visit was with my mom many moons ago, and it completely changed my life. In fact, it led […]

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Rockefeller Plaza at Christmas in NYC

September 12, 2026

Madison & Reid’s Dreams Bahia Mita Destination Wedding

Their Dreams Bahia Mita destination wedding almost came with a plot twist nobody saw coming. But more on that in a minute… First, let’s talk about how a couple who wanted their wedding day to feel like them, not like a magazine spread, ended up with exactly that on a terrace overlooking the Pacific. Hi, […]

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Dreams Bahia Mita destination wedding ceremony on the Presidential Suite Terrace

March 10, 2026

Kara & Tyler’s Secrets Playa Mujeres Destination Wedding in Mexico

Kara and Tyler came to me through one of my other destination wedding couples, Toni and Grant. Grant and Tyler are cousins, and the two couples actually got married just a few months apart. It was fun to work with their mutual family members for both events. Both chose adults only resorts in the Playa […]

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Secrets Playa Mujeres destination wedding ceremony Kara and Tyler

March 5, 2026

Yuri & Dean’s Dreams Flora Destination Wedding in the Dominican Republic

Some couples instantly feel like the perfect fit from the very first conversation. That’s exactly how it felt when I first spoke with Yuri! I knew I would love planning their destination wedding in the Dominican Republic was going to be so special. Hi, I’m Dana, the planner behind DWD Travel & Destination Weddings. I […]

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dreams flora destination wedding couple ceremony

March 5, 2026

Tautiona & Nick’s Rooftop Destination Wedding

Tautiona and Nick’s destination wedding was the perfect blend of romance, music, and unforgettable celebration with their closest friends and family. Their story is the perfect testament to bringing a destination wedding from a dream to a beautiful reality! Hey, hey! I’m Dana, and I help real couples make a destination wedding the start of […]

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real destination wedding ceremony tautiona and nick

February 20, 2026

Ashley & Ryan’s Intimate Mexico Destination Wedding

Ashley & Ryan’s destination wedding at The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences in Riviera Maya, Mexico was planned with the intention of creating an intimate, yet intentional celebration. From the very beginning, they were clear that they didn’t want a production. They wanted a celebration centered on connection, presence, and meaning rather than expectations or […]

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intimate destination wedding ceremony at The Fives Beach Hotel

July 31, 2025

Our Real-Life 2 Week Mexico Family Vacation

There’s nothing like a trip to Mexico to reset, reconnect, and, yes, even get some work done. As a travel advisor, I’m lucky to call research “part of the job,” but this time, I brought my favorite travel companions with me, our kids (and my husband for part of it), for a 2-week Mexico family […]

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July 16, 2025

Melissa & Matt’s Cancun Destination Wedding

From the moment I first connected with Melissa and Matt, I knew this was going to be a a wonderful ride! Melissa was the kind of bride every destination wedding planner dreams of—sweet, organized, and full of grace. While Matt brought the fun with his humor, heart, and deep love for his bride. Together, they […]

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bride and groom overlooking the ocean

June 15, 2025

Toni & Grant’s Atelier Playa Mujeres Destination Wedding

Some couples just click, and from the first conversation with Toni & Grant, I knew we were going to be the perfect planning pair. She was referred to me by one of my past couples, Faith & Colton. From the get-go, her organized, Type A personality and love for logistics spoke my language. (I’m honestly […]

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June 15, 2025

Stephanie & Tyler’s Secrets Moxché Destination Wedding

Some couples come to me with a clear vision, and others come looking for guidance. But Stephanie & Tyler arrived with both. They knew what they wanted, an adults-only destination wedding in Mexico that honored Stephanie’s Mexican heritage while giving their guests an incredible experience. What they didn’t know was how to make it all […]

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Secrets Moxche Destination Wedding Newlywed Couple

June 13, 2025

Tajera & Jordan’s Destination Wedding at Dreams Playa Mujeres

Some weddings stay with you forever—and Tajera & Jordan’s destination wedding at Dreams Playa Mujeres is one of those I’ll never forget. Hi! I’m Dana, your destination wedding expert with DWD Travel & Destination Weddings, and I’m here to share one of our real weddings at Dreams Playa Mujeres in Cancun, Mexico. I helped the couple […]

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Tajera and Jordan's Destination Wedding Ceremony at Dreams Playa Mujeres Over Water Platform Venue

October 13, 2024

An Anniversary Celebration in Bora Bora & Beyond

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary in French Polynesia: A Dream Vacation to Bora Bora, Mo’orea, and Tahiti Today, I’m so excited to share one of my own vacations—my husband and my’s 10th anniversary vacation to French Polynesia! Charlie and I wanted a vacation that felt like a true escape—relaxing, beautiful, and unforgettable. Plus, we wanted a […]

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Couple on Vacation in Bora Bora

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