Where Love Meets Adventure

Wherever your destination, let's make the journey absolutely effortless

With Des, you are sure to find the perfect wedding location for your special day!  Her services are completely complimentary and she can arrange all of the travel and accommodations for you and your guests.  

Des is a Certified Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialist, having gone through an extensive certification program with the Travel Institute.

Des celebrates diversity and equality in love.  She is LGBTQ friendly and can help you find the perfect destination.

As your destination wedding planner, Des acts as your liaison between your guests and the venue/suppliers so all you need to do is relax, have fun, and enjoy every special moment!

Desiree Hand, Destination Wedding Planner
More about Des

Des came upon destination wedding planning as an extension of her event planning experience when she was asked to help plan a special engagement proposal, and then helped that couple plan their destination wedding.  That's when Des knew helping couples plan their destination wedding was something she wanted to do!  

With her meticulous attention to detail, organized planning, and dedication to the vision her clients have for their special day, Des has earned a reputation as a trusted and reliable planner.  Des prioritizes communication with her clients and by actively listening to their desires, needs, and expectations, she ensures that every detail is meticulously planned and executed.

For Des, it's much more than a job, it's developing a bond with couple and having the honor of being a part of this special moment in their lives! In fact, Des wants to not just be your destination wedding planner, she wants to be your lifelong travel planner and finds it the most rewarding to have her couples come back to book all those big lifetime travel moments like anniversaries and then the babymoons and family vacations!  For her, it doesn't get much better than that!

Your Day, Planned Your Way
Some of the services offered:
  • Help you select the perfect destination and secure your date
  • Help you select the perfect package for your needs and budget 
  • Help negotiate room rates for your wedding group 
  • Ensure your guests register with a save the date, provide friendly reminders, and help them with their personal travel details by creating a convenient destination wedding website. Des helps your guests so you can focus on the "I Do's!"
  • Assist in planning your welcome reception, bachelor or bachelorette party, or farewell breakfast at the resort.
  • Help guests make the most out of their visit by providing early arrival or late departure options to extend their trip beyond your wedding.
  • Let you put down a deposit and pay as you go. Flexible payment options for both you and your guests.
  • Assist with contingency options well-ahead of any unforeseen circumstances so you never have to worry
  • Ensure you are receiving all the offers, incentives, and special perks you deserve thanks to my personal relationships with travel partners and resort management
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