Your Dream Destination Wedding Should Feel Like a Dream. That Is Exactly What I Am Here For.
You plan the love story. I handle everything else.
You are engaged. You are excited. And somewhere between saying yes and trying to figure out which resort, which country, which wedding coordinator, which legal requirements, which room block, which excursions for your guests — the overwhelm crept in.
Girl. That is what Vonda is for.
I am Vonda — a destination wedding and honeymoon specialist with 16 years of experience planning romance travel across Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond. I am a certified member of the Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialists Association. I am a WeddingWire Couples Choice Award winner. I am an AMResorts Master Agent, a Certified Sandals Specialist and a certified specialist with Playa Hotels and Resorts, Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts, Jewel Grande Montego Bay, and Jewel Paradise Cove.
But more than any of that — I am the person my clients call when they want it done right. When they want to show up to their wedding weekend feeling like the VIP they are. When they want every detail handled so they never have to say “I don’t know” or “let me check on that.”
My clients have one job on their wedding day. Show up, look gorgeous, and say I do.
Everything else? That is what Vonda is for. 
Why Experience Matters for Your Destination Wedding
Not every travel advisor is qualified to plan a destination wedding. There are legal requirements that vary by country. There are resort wedding coordinators you need to know how to work with. There are group room blocks, guest travel logistics, vendor relationships, and a hundred details that can go wrong if you are working with someone who does not know what they are doing.
I do.
✨ WeddingWire Couples Choice Award Winner
✨ Certified Member — Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Specialists Association
✨ Ceritifed Sandals Specialist
✨ AMResorts Master Agent
✨ Playa Hotels & Resorts Certified Specialist
✨ Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts Certified Specialist
✨ Jewel Grande Montego Bay Certified Specialist
✨ Jewel Paradise Cove Certified Specialist
These are not just badges. They are proof that I have done the work, built the relationships, and earned the trust of the resort brands your wedding is going to be hosted at.
What My Couples Say
“Vonda was the BEST for our wedding and honeymoon! My wife and I only had to focus on lifting our hand to sign the papers and a check!!! It was the most amazing experience! Thank you Vonda!!” — L. Johnson
“I could not have planned my vow renewal without Vonda. She handled everything and all I had to do was show up and smile. Which I did a lot of. The happiness I felt on that day is reflected in all my photos. Thank you so much Vonda!” — P. Williams
Your Destination Wedding. Handled.
Here is what working with me actually looks like:
I start by getting to know you as a couple. Your vision. Your vibe. Your budget. Your guest list. Whether you want barefoot on the beach or black tie in a tropical garden. Whether you want ten guests or a hundred.
Then I go to work.
I research the destinations and resorts that match exactly what you described. I leverage my relationships with resort wedding teams to make sure you are treated like the VIP you are from the moment you inquire. I coordinate your guest room block so your people are taken care of. I handle the logistics so you never have to chase down a coordinator or wonder what is happening next.
I offer two levels of service depending on how much support you need:
The Essential Package Everything you need to find, book, and plan your perfect destination wedding — handled start to finish. For couples who want expert guidance and full planning support without on-site coordination.
The Full Experience Package Everything in the Essential Package PLUS I am there with you. On site. Making sure every single detail goes exactly as planned on your wedding day. Travel and lodging included in your investment.
Pricing for both packages is discussed during your private consultation because every wedding is different and you deserve a plan built specifically for yours.
Where Can You Get Married?
My specialties include destination weddings in:
🌴 Mexico — Cancun, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos
🌴 Jamaica — Montego Bay, Negril, Ocho Rios
🌴 Dominican Republic — Punta Cana, La Romana
🌴 St. Lucia
🌴 Aruba
🌴 Curacao
🌴 And more across the Caribbean and Latin America
Not sure which destination is right for you? That is what the consultation is for. I will help you figure it out. 👑
You Deserve to Enjoy Your Own Wedding
I have watched too many brides spend their engagement stressed, overwhelmed, and buried in browser tabs. That is not the experience you deserve.
You deserve to be excited. You deserve to feel taken care of. You deserve to show up to your wedding weekend knowing that every single thing has been handled by someone who has done this before and who genuinely cares about making your day perfect.
That is not just what I do. It is why I do it.
When my couples look back at their wedding photos I want them to see nothing but joy. No stress. No worry. Just the happiest day of their lives — exactly as they imagined it.
That is what Vonda is for. 👑🌴
Ready to start planning the wedding of your dreams?
Your dream destination wedding is closer than you think. Let’s make it happen. 🌴
Honeymoons and Vacations by Vonda is a proud member of the Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialists Association and a WeddingWire Couples Choice Award winner. Specializing in destination weddings and romance travel to Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond.