by Shawndra | Aug 13, 2026 | Wedding
The resort you choose is not just a backdrop. It is the vendor for your ceremony space, your reception venue, your guests’ hotel rooms, and often your catering, all in one contract. Picking based on a pretty pool photo is how couples end up surprised by a room...
by Shawndra | Jul 29, 2026 | Wedding
Most destination weddings cost between $5,000 and $15,000 for an all-inclusive resort package covering the ceremony, reception, and the couple’s stay — well under the $34,200 average cost of a traditional U.S. wedding reported in The Knot’s 2026 Real...
by Shawndra | Jul 7, 2026 | Wedding
Every couple reaches this fork in the road eventually: do we say “I do” close to home, surrounded by everything familiar, or do we gather our favorite people somewhere new and make the trip itself part of the story? There’s no wrong answer here. The...
by Shawndra | Jun 26, 2026 | Wedding
And how to choose a place that actually feels like belonging — not just somewhere you visited. By Shawndra Long, Illusionz Travel, LLC | LGBTQ+ Wedding Certified (Equality Institute) | IGLTA Member | DWHSA Member If you’ve ever researched a destination and found...
by Shawndra | Jun 22, 2026 | Wedding
The Complete 2026/2027 Guide to Pricing, Top Resorts, and What’s Really Included By Shawndra Long, Illusionz Destination Weddings | LGBTQ+ Wedding Certified | DWHSA & IGLTA Member Last Updated: June 2026 Quick Answer: What Does an All-Inclusive Caribbean...
by Shawndra | Jun 16, 2026 | Wedding
You have said yes. You have the ring. You have each other. Now comes the question every LGBTQ+ couple eventually asks: where in the world can we get married and actually feel celebrated — not just tolerated? It is a question that matters more than it should have to....
