by Shawndra | Sep 9, 2026 | Wedding
A destination wedding should feel like freedom, not a legal or safety gamble. For LGBTQ+ couples, planning a celebration abroad involves an extra layer of homework that straight couples rarely have to think about: whether the marriage will be legally recognized,...
by Shawndra | Aug 27, 2026 | Wedding
Guest travel coordination matters for a destination wedding because it determines whether your guests actually show up, on time, in the right rooms, at a rate you can all afford — and whether that responsibility falls on you or on a professional. Without it, couples...
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...
