Love at First Travel

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How to become a destination wedding planner: That’s a good question! Today, I’m sharing how I personally became a destination wedding planner, but I also included things to consider if you are thinking this might be the dream job. It really is a dream job by the way.

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Elegante by Michelle J

MARCH 24, 2025

Planning a wedding in Italy from the US is an exciting endeavour, but it differs greatly from planning a States-based celebration. Complex logistics are the obvious differentiator but, as a destination wedding planner regularly planning Italian weddings for US based couples, I know there are a few other things you should be prepared for too.

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Elegante by Michelle J

MARCH 9, 2025

Katie and Toms summer Jewish wedding in Mallorca was an elevated Mediterranean garden party, celebrating the best of the island and our couple. It had everything you could want from a Jewish destination celebration; a magical chuppah, two incredible venues (coastal and mountainous), and a sumptuous colour palette full of Spanish flavour.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

MARCH 16, 2025

People worldwide know India through its big celebrations which follow numerous traditional wedding customs. The wedding planning sector in India experienced significant transformations during the past decade. Family members used to organise traditional Indian weddings. The environment has undergone substantial modifications.

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Elegante by Michelle J

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

If you spend any time on my website, blog or social media accounts you’ll find lots of dreamy destination wedding stories, expert wedding planning advice and insights into the values and approaches that are integral to Elegante by Michelle J as a business and brand. My first destination wedding was 10 years ago (!)

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Elegante by Michelle J

JANUARY 21, 2025

As a luxury wedding planning team, its our job to keep our fingers on the pulse of whats happening in the world of important life events. Whilst working on our 2025 and 2026 couples wedding plans, we are beginning to see some emerging trends – and were loving them! Read about Talia and Nadavs wedding planned in under a year here.

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Style Me Pretty

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]Green, gold, white, peach[/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Gabrielle and Stephen wanted to host their dearest family and friends for a classic, but stylish, wedding in Tuscany. Chapman Studio in green.

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Elegante by Michelle J

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Jewish Wedding in Rome: Natalie & Marc It’s no secret that the Elegante by Michelle J team love planning and delivering weddings in Italy – it’s my (Michelle’s) favourite country, and it’s such a joy sharing it with our couples. Natalie and Marc’s Jewish wedding timeline was much like this.

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Style Me Pretty

MARCH 31, 2025

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The vision for the wedding was created after walking into Dolce and Gabbana in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive. We found these stunning sequin jackets in cheetah and snow leopard prints this was the basis for the wedding vision.

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Elegante by Michelle J

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As a destination wedding planner with over a decade of experience planning celebrations in Europe, I often hear the assumption that a destination wedding costs less than a UK or US based wedding. I want to properly address the question ‘how much do destination weddings cost?’

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Timeline Genius

MARCH 3, 2025

How do you think the top destination wedding planners got to where they are? Theories like that can make it seem like destination wedding planning is out of reach, so we are so excited to share Alejandra Poupels story with you! Tips for planners to gain confidence, fuel creativity, and provide quality services.

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Green Wedding Shoes

JANUARY 15, 2025

There’s no hiding it: we’ve got a real soft spot for a pair of Green Wedding Shoes! Jenni’s limey, chartreuse wedding heels from Dolce Vita were the perfect pop of color. And check out our favorite bridal sunglasses, too! See the rest of this post →

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Junebug Weddings

MAY 1, 2024

Planning a wedding is tough, but imagine doing it from thousands of miles away. Bringing a destination wedding to life comes with its own unique set of challenges. Hiring a destination wedding planner can easily prevent these inevitable hurdles you’ll face. How to Find a Destination Wedding Planner 1.

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Simply Breathe Events

JUNE 25, 2023

Ahhhh, destination weddings. As a team of DC and NYC wedding planners, Simply Breathe Events has had the luxury of planning destination weddings from Puerto Vallarta to Rhode Island and beyond. Still looking for your destination wedding planner ? Our personal favorite around here!

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Elegante by Michelle J

JUNE 24, 2024

Something I am often asked early in the planning journey of destination weddings is: ‘Do you have any tips for flying with a wedding dress? In over a decade of planning luxury weddings overseas, I have never known a bride fail at this all-important task on my watch! How do I get it over there safely?’.

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Souvenir Weddings & Events

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Places in Switzerland you can choose for Destination Wedding. Weddings are one of the most important days in anyone’s life and they want it to be perfect. If you are planning on a destination wedding, then where it should be is the first question that comes to mind.

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Elegante by Michelle J

DECEMBER 4, 2023

One of the most important aspects of my wedding planning approach is helping you have the Jewish wedding you want, whilst balancing your wishes with all the religious and familial requirements and traditions that are important to you. For weddings in the UK, your Rabbi can usually deal with both of these at the same time.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Please be sure to speak to your wedding planner before hiring him/her.it’s ’s essential that you get along with your planner because you both will essentially be talking on a daily basis and the last thing you want is a planner you don’t get along with.or What is a “day of” wedding planner?

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Junebug Weddings

APRIL 15, 2024

See more of this real wedding here. Planning a destination wedding tends to be more complicated than a traditional wedding close to home. While your wedding day is still ultimately about you , there are some destination wedding etiquette rules that couples are encouraged to follow to be considerate of loved ones invited.

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Junebug Weddings

MAY 26, 2024

Keep scrolling to see some of the best Mexico wedding planners Wedding planners can help you bring the dream you’ve had for years to life while saving you the stress of trying to do it yourself. From Cabo to Tulum, these planners are some of the best of the best in the industry.

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White Dots Weddings

MARCH 21, 2025

This isnt just a wedding. This is the power of an experienced wedding planner the unsung architect of your love storys most unforgettable chapter. For couples yearning for an extraordinary wedding in Portugal, the role of a wedding planner is more than just logisticsit is the very heartbeat of your celebration.

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Junebug Weddings

JANUARY 1, 2025

While your wedding day naturally commands the most attention during planning, the rehearsal dinner plays a crucial role in setting the tone for your celebration weekend. We consulted Junebug’s top wedding vendors to identify rehearsal dinner mistakes couples face when organizing this important pre-wedding event.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Hire a Destination Wedding Planner Planning a destination wedding is exciting, but it can be overwhelming too. This is when a seasoned wedding planner is useful. Know What You Want Before searching for destination wedding planners in India , take time to define your needs.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Do you lean towards the idea of a posh and a culturally loaded India's destination wedding? Wedding planning abroad may sound too hectic, and getting through all the difficulties may appear very challenging, especially taking the correct decision about whom to entrust your wedding to.

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Green Wedding Shoes

MAY 30, 2024

photo: Phosart Photography | design + planning: Julia and Evita as seen in this Dreamy Santorini Wedding Embarking on a destination wedding journey and getting ready to plan? At the core of your planning team is your Travel Advisor and your Wedding Planner. And what exactly does a Wedding Planner do?

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Blue Linden Weddings & Events

APRIL 12, 2023

Destination wedding photos captured by Susan Pacek Photography and Jason + Daris Photocinema. Now that you are engaged, it’s time to make some of the initial decisions about your wedding day. Destination weddings are a great way to make your day unique and memorable.

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Elegante by Michelle J

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Planning a wedding in Italy from the UK might sound like a daunting and overwhelming task, or it might sound like the most exciting thing you could possibly do. Many couples embark on the wedding planning process full of enthusiasm, and quickly stumble across unexpected hurdles that are specific to wedding planning in Italy.

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Vegas Weddings Planner

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Sarah and Andrew reached out to us with just a month to go before their wedding reception, looking for assistance to pull off an unforgettable event. The stunning Laguna Pool House and Kitchen at Palms Place , a hidden gem within the Palms Hotel and Casino , an ideal for an elegant last minute Las Vegas wedding celebration.

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Shubh Muhurat Luxury Weddings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Destination weddings involve extra planning compared to traditional weddings. Much of that stress can be lifted by hiring a destination wedding planner. Foreign wedding logistical issues become easier under the purview of seasoned destination wedding professionals like us.

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Elegante by Michelle J

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Florals have the ability to transform spaces, invoke emotion and make a huge visual impact, never more so than on your wedding day. Wedding florists vary in their styles, some offering a more classical, structured style of design and others leaning towards wilder, more organic arrangements.

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Simply Breathe Events

JUNE 27, 2023

Today, we are sharing the GORGEOUS bright, and moody design we created for their wedding at Capital One Hall in Virginia. While for the last few years, white monochromatic designs and neutrals have been the norm, more couples are seeking vibrant hues for their 2023 wedding! Wayne’s reaction when he saw her was priceless!

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Simply Breathe Events

AUGUST 1, 2023

With a simple train ride up, we never turn down a chance to plan epic weddings in NYC. As you’ll see below, SBE weddings are always a GOOD time. If you are looking for a team of DC and NYC wedding planners who focus on experience as much as the aesthetic, learn more about working with us here. And spread the word!

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Style Me Pretty

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

It was a destination wedding for their guests and they wanted to show off the area. field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]The wedding cake was a simple but stunning two tier cake., Post tags: Post categories: Real Weddings , Romantic , The Blog with textured white linen surrounded by florals.

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Junebug Weddings

JUNE 30, 2024

Keep scrolling to see the best UK wedding planners Whether you’re envisioning a grand castle wedding in Scotland , a chic urban affair in London , or a charming countryside ceremony in the Cotswolds, the expertise of a talented wedding planner can make all the difference. 13 UK Wedding Planners to Consider 1.

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Elegante by Michelle J

APRIL 7, 2024

I have developed Elegante Curate, your dream Italian wedding venue finder, to help pair you with your perfect place while allowing you to remain in control of your wedding planning. I now want to give you the opportunity to discover some of these hidden gems, even if you’re not looking to work with a wedding planner.

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Iceland Wedding Planner

OCTOBER 14, 2024

For sure one of the many reasons why couples embark on planning a destination wedding Iceland. Follow us along today as we share with you Emma and Johann’s adventure wedding with guests! July Destination Wedding Iceland Summer in Iceland is an ideal time to embark on a self drive itinerary around the island.

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Simply Breathe Events

JANUARY 22, 2024

Last summer, we had the distinct honor of orchestrating Zoë and Joel’s unforgettable wedding weekend at Atlanta. This heartwarming prelude set the tone for what would be a weekend full of love, elegance, and unforgettable moments at their wedding at the Swan House at Atlanta History Center. We love an idyllic wedding day morning!

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