Absolutely—you can book directly with a resort and work with their on-site wedding coordinator. The better question is: Would you benefit from having a dedicated expert advocating for you every step of the way?

When you work with Luxury Travel Boutique, you gain a trusted partner whose sole focus is helping you choose the right destination, the right resort, and the right experience for your celebration. We guide you through every stage of the planning journey—from narrowing down venues and negotiating the best group contract to coordinating your guests' travel, answering questions, managing timelines, and helping you navigate the countless decisions along the way.

Your resort's wedding coordinator plays an important role, but their responsibility begins after you've chosen the resort and signed the contract. They work for the resort and primarily coordinate your wedding day details, such as ceremony logistics, décor selections, and vendor arrangements at the property.

Our role is different. We work for you. We help you make informed decisions before you ever commit to a resort, advocate for your best interests throughout the planning process, and remain your dedicated point of contact from your first consultation until you return home from your destination wedding.

The best part? When you reserve your destination wedding and contracted group room accommodations through Luxury Travel Boutique, our expert planning services are included at no additional cost to you. You receive personalized guidance, dedicated support, and an experienced advocate by your side—all while enjoying your contracted group rates and eligible group benefits.

It varies but in most cases, it will be (much) less than a wedding of the same caliber in the United States. The cost of a destination wedding can vary greatly.  Factors heavily influencing destination wedding costs include location, venue, number of wedding events, number of guests, exchange rate and time of year.

According to a recent survey by the Knot, the average destination wedding spend is $41,000 which includes travel expenses and ALL destinations.  Digging deeper into the data, you will find average destination wedding costs at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean are closer to $10,000.

Most of our wedding couples receive all-inclusive hotel accommodations at no additional cost - that's right! In addition to a free room (or rooms in some cases), many resorts will also offer complimentary wedding packages or even free events such as a welcome cocktail hour or a semi-private rehearsal dinner.

As a way of saying 'thank you' for bringing family and friends to the resort, the resort provides group concessions - aka 'comps' or 'freebies' - to the wedding couple.  The specific amount of comps are determined by either the number of guests or number of rooms booked within the wedding group.  Additional factors include the resort brand as well as the time of year (low demand travel seasons sometimes have better comps).

After the wedding group travels, the couple receives a refund.  Some of our clients have seen refunds upwards of $25,000!  Essentially, the wedding couple is reimbursed for both travel expenses and wedding expenses.

In general - the sooner the better depending on the location and time of year! Some venues start booking 2 years plus in advance. If you are engaged and ready to start planning, it's not too early.

Luxury Travel Boutique is currently planning destination weddings through 2028.

Yes and no. If you are flexible when it comes to dates and destination, it's definitely possible! However, please keep in mind that your guests will need time to plan for time off of work/school and save money for travel expenses. To increase the chances of more guests being able to attend your destination wedding, Luxury Travel Boutique recommends giving guests at least 10-12 months of notice.

No. When you reserve your destination wedding and your contracted group room accommodations through Luxury Travel Boutique, our expert planning services are included at no additional cost to you.

Rather than charging planning fees, we are compensated by our trusted resort partners through commissions on your contracted room block and, in some cases, your wedding package. This allows you to enjoy personalized guidance, expert destination and venue recommendations, guest travel coordination, and dedicated support throughout your planning journey—without paying an additional planning fee.

Your group also receives the contracted room rates along with all eligible group concessions and benefits offered by the resort, ensuring you receive exceptional value in addition to a seamless planning experience.

We're so glad you asked! Choosing a destination wedding specialist is one of the most important decisions you'll make during your planning journey. In many cases, you'll be working closely with your specialist for one to two years, so it's essential that you feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely excited about the partnership.

That's exactly why we begin with a complimentary consultation. It's an opportunity for us to get to know you, learn about your vision, answer your questions, and help you understand what it's like to plan with Luxury Travel Boutique. Just as importantly, it's your chance to determine whether our planning style, expertise, and personalized approach are the right fit for you.

The best planning experiences begin with a great relationship, and we want you to feel completely confident that you've found the right partner for your destination wedding.

• Consultation - We will discuss all aspects of your destination wedding from resort/destination to the vibe of your wedding day

• Contract - Luxury Travel Boutique will assist you in reserving rooms for your guests and contracting the wedding venue.

• Communicate - You will receive a custom travel website with reservation information to share with guests. We also provide assistance with save the date and invitation design.

• Coordinate - We will work with you and your guests to coordinate travel plans including hotel accommodations, airport transportation in destination, group excursions and more!

• Collaborate - Luxury Travel Boutique works with the on-site wedding coordinator and local vendors to bring your wedding vision to life and to ensure timely, seamless communication.

• Connect - You will have direct access to your destination wedding specialist for any last-minute questions or concerns. Guests will have access to our “During Travel Team” to assist with unforeseen issues that may arise prior to departure or in-destination.

Mexico: Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Los Cabos

Dominican Republic: Punta Cana, Bavaro, La Romana, Bayahibe, Miches, Uvero Alto

Jamaica: Montego Bay, Rose Hall, Falmouth, Negril, Ocho Rios

Additional Destinations: Grenada, Aruba, St. Lucia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Barbados, Turks & Caicos, Antigua

We specialize in wedding veues throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. Most couples find that hosting their destination wedding at an all-inclusive resort brings the best value for the couple as well as convenience for their guests. We can also work with securing your wedding events at an off-site venue and book room accommodations for your guests at a nearby resort.

Yes! Luxury Travel Boutique plans all types of destination weddings. From intimate elopements to South Asian and Indian weddings (and everything in between) we will be with you each step of the way.

A room block is a contract with the chosen resort that holds rooms specifically for your wedding group at specified rates during specified dates.  The main purpose of a room block is to ensure hotel availability for your guests at your chosen wedding venue.  

Imagine contracting your wedding with a non-refundable deposit and the hotel selling out of rooms before your guests have a chance to book – disaster!  A room block also locks the rate to prevent future price increases.  If hotel rates decrease after contract, Luxury Travel Boutique will request the hotel to price match the lower rates.  

Once your room block is contracted, we actively monitor it against payment deadlines and attrition thresholds — the point at which unfilled rooms can trigger penalty fees — so your group stays protected throughout the planning process. We also ensure you receive every concession earned for hosting your group, from complimentary rooms to upgraded events.

We ask that guests book their flights directly with their airline of choice at their convenience and provide tips for finding the best flights. Guests will receive email reminders to submit their flight info to Luxury Travel Boutique so we can set up their airport transportation and double check the flights are booked for the right travel dates and airport. 

For a destination wedding, Luxury Travel Boutique will arrange hotel accommodations and airport transportation for guests. We will also ensure the couple receives credit for any rooms booked in the room block to earn free nights and/or free access to events.