As destination wedding planners, part of our job is staying up to date on the newest resort openings. When Secrets Playa Blanca opened this winter, we were so excited to check it out and learn all about their offerings for our couples. This adults-only resort is 12 miles north of Cancun and about 30 minutes […]

I recently visited Florence with my family, and it quickly became one of my favorite cities in Europe! As a smaller, walkable city, it has a warm, welcoming energy that makes you want to move there! Compared to other cities in Italy, it has fewer tourists and is a great gateway to other places like […]

Danielle and Dan’s destination wedding at Hyatt Ziva Cancun was absolutely gorgeous. As a destination wedding planner, I’m fortunate enough to be a part of so many beautiful wedding days, but the photos from this day truly blew me away! I worked with Danielle to find the perfect resort, organize travel, and manage communication with […]

As destination wedding planners, we constantly hear the same sentiment from our couples: they thought that having a destination wedding was out of their budget and are shocked at how affordable it is! While it’s absolutely possible to plan a destination wedding for more than a traditional American wedding (luxury weddings on Lake Como are […]

When Toni and Jonathan reached out about their destination wedding, they already knew they wanted to have it at the incredible Hard Rock Punta Cana resort. What they were struggling with was coordinating all the moving parts – booking the wedding, communicating with guests, and organizing transportation. I’m so thankful that they turned to The […]

When it comes to choosing the perfect destination wedding location, the options are endless! Thankfully, with a destination wedding planner (like us!) by your side, it’s much easier to narrow it down. Of course, we have our favorite resorts, but what’s most important is making sure to find a spot that fits your vision for […]

Wedding dress codes can be confusing, and even more so when it’s a destination wedding. Luckily, as destination wedding planners, we have a lot of experience with this! While there are some rules that will always be true – you should never wear white to a wedding – others become more flexible when you’re celebrating […]

Here at The Travel Mechanic, we’re based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and so are many of our couples! While we love serving couples from all over, we have a special place in our hearts for our local friends. If you’re based in the Raleigh area and planning a destination wedding, we’ve rounded up the best […]

Abby and Nick had a private legal ceremony near their home in the U.S.  but also wanted to throw a destination wedding to celebrate with their family and friends. After struggling to narrow down the sheer number of resorts available, they reached out to The Travel Mechanic to help plan it. We sent them a […]

Destination weddings used to be considered incredibly expensive and only for those couples in the luxury market, but that’s no longer the case. With the cost of living in the U.S. soaring, destination weddings are starting to become an affordable option for couples looking for some adventure! That being said, there are a lot more […]