Summary: Two weeks in Cancun, 6 hotel stays, 8 resorts visited My stand on safety, masks, and social distancing- I even Cancelled my own trip to visit my family in Punta Cana.  Breaking out of my bubble - even at home we have pool and gym limitations - Nothing new here Prepping to fly: disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer My journey to the airport in FLL - ON Jetblue! Impeccable.  Arriving in Cancun, Mexico -  NO COVID Test Required private transfer is a must Focus on contactless Safety protocols and CDC guidelines at the resorts Social distancing signs Contactless Temperatu ..read more

Show Notes: Hi there,  If you are listening to this show is because:  A- You are considering a Destination Wedding and don’t know where to start or even if a destination wedding is right for you. OR  B- You have started the planning process and quickly realized how overwhelming it is to find accurate and up to date information about planning a wedding abroad because let’s face it, inviting 50+ of your family and friends to fly away with you is a whole different ballgame than your hometown wedding.  I get it and I got you. I have been planning travel with a focus on groups a ..read more

3 things to consider when planning a destination wedding: Is a destination wedding right for me? WHY do I want a destination wedding in the first place?  Guests and guilt?  Contracts = guarantee. This is the only way to lock in hotel rates, wedding decor packages, vendors, etc - SO WHO DO I have to hire first in my team?  Download my Expert’s Secrets Guide where I will share a ton of snackable tips to help you plan your wedding with EASE. CLICK HERE ..read more

Learn my simple process to plan every destination wedding, including my own Mexico Wedding.  Resist the urge to spend the next year in overdrive. After all, this is why you are choosing an All-Inclusive Resort wedding, am I right?  Let the planning be easy! www.willmedinaevents.com ..read more

Learn my simple process to plan every destination wedding, including my own Mexico Wedding.  Resist the urge to spend the next year in overdrive. After all, this is why you are choosing an All-Inclusive Resort wedding, am I right?  Let the planning be easy! www.willmedinaevents.com ..read more

Summary: Two weeks in Cancun, 6 hotel stays, 8 resorts visited My stand on safety, masks, and social distancing- I even Cancelled my own trip to visit my family in Punta Cana.  Breaking out of my bubble - even at home we have pool and gym limitations - Nothing new here Prepping to fly: disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer My journey to the airport in FLL - ON Jetblue! Impeccable.  Arriving in Cancun, Mexico -  NO COVID Test Required private transfer is a must Focus on contactless Safety protocols and CDC guidelines at the resorts Social distancing signs Contactless Temperatu ..read more

3 things to consider when planning a destination wedding: Is a destination wedding right for me? WHY do I want a destination wedding in the first place?  Guests and guilt?  Contracts = guarantee. This is the only way to lock in hotel rates, wedding decor packages, vendors, etc - SO WHO DO I have to hire first in my team?  Download my Expert’s Secrets Guide where I will share a ton of snackable tips to help you plan your wedding with EASE. CLICK HERE ..read more

Today I am joined by my friend and colleague, Gabriel Rosario to discuss all things destination wedding photography. Gabriel is a wedding photographer based in Naples Florida available to travel where your love takes you. Things to look for when booking your destination wedding photographer Hiring the resort photographer versus flying your own photographer Real Talk on Free Photos on Exchange for Travel Wedding Day Timeline and the optional amount of hours needed to cover the most important parts of your wedding day.  Resources: Gabriel's Wedding Website: https://www.grosario.com/ Do ..read more

You are listening to a recording of a live interview of Will Medina, hosted by Elana Walker at Southern Noir Weddings. SUMMARY: In this episode, we talk about,  the impact of International Destination Weddings due to COVID-19 the benefits of working with a Destination Wedding Specialist versus the resort onsite coordinator new trends in the destination wedding market after COVID when the most popular wedding destinations are re-opening passport processing times and all things travel insurance.  Q&A RESOURCES: Download your free Expert's Guide to planning a fabulous destinatio ..read more

Show Notes: Hi there,  If you are listening to this show is because:  A- You are considering a Destination Wedding and don’t know where to start or even if a destination wedding is right for you. OR  B- You have started the planning process and quickly realized how overwhelming it is to find accurate and up to date information about planning a wedding abroad because let’s face it, inviting 50+ of your family and friends to fly away with you is a whole different ballgame than your hometown wedding.  I get it and I got you. I have been planning travel with a focus on groups a ..read more