We first met Barry and Elisha at the Triangle Bridal Show in Raleigh, NC. They originally planned to have a local wedding but couldn’t find a venue that fit both their style and budget. After some research, they decided a destination wedding would be a better fit and came to The Travel Mechanic for help […]

Atelier Playa Mujeres is a luxurious resort located 45 minutes outside the Cancun airport. As a destination wedding planner, I’ve been to dozens of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, and this is one of my favorites. This adults-only resort caters to upscale singles and couples and is the perfect spot to wow your wedding guests. Located […]

A common misconception among couples is that a destination wedding costs more than a traditional wedding in the United States. In fact, the opposite can be true! As a destination wedding planner, we at The Travel Mechanic, help our couples plan affordable weddings in beautiful locations. While you could plan a lavish wedding in Lake […]

Bachelorette Parties: What used to be a night of dinner and drinks has evolved into multi-night stays and international destinations. And for the maid of honor, that means a lot of stressful planning. But who doesn’t want to give their best friend the bachelorette trip of a lifetime? As travel agents that specialize in wedding-related […]

When Rosette and Thanh decided to recommit to each other with a destination vow renewal, they reached out to The Travel Mechanic for help. They knew they wanted to celebrate somewhere tropical where they could bring lots of friends and family. And, of course, they wanted a stress-free planning process. In the end, we decided […]

Here in the U.S., we have access to some fantastic cruise lines, but Virgin Voyages stands out from the rest. Created by the same brand that owns Virgin Records, this cruise line gives guests the rockstar treatment. From the adults-only atmosphere and luxury restaurants to the onboard tattoo parlor, this is truly an experience like […]

Planning a destination wedding can be so fun, or it can be a logistical nightmare. After all, traveling to another country with dozens of your closest friends and family is a lot to organize. Here at The Travel Mechanic, we specialize in making sure that you and your guests have the easiest travel experience possible. […]

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 […]