What are the trends in destination wedding photography?  How do I pick the style and photographer for my destination wedding?  What are the best resorts for a person or a family with celiac disease or other food allergies?  In this first episode of two, Rachel from Hidden Gem Travel and Blake are joined by special guest Sara Matuszak.  Sara is the owner of Sara June Photography (a destination wedding photography company), Have Ring Will Travel (a travel agency and destination wedding planning company), and is an administrator for Celiac Beach All-Inclusive Reviews (a Facebook group dedicated to food allergy travel help).  Sara takes a break from her hectic schedule to talk with Rachel and Blake about her different areas of knowledge and all things destination weddings.  This to-be-continued episode will be concluded in our next podcast as the conversation and information are too much for a single program.

Is Haven Riviera Cancun a good resort to host a destination wedding?  What are the different wedding packages that Haven offers?  What does the honeymoon package include at Haven Riviera Cancun?  Rachel from Hidden Gem Travel spills the tea about this great resort.  This special episode is dedicated to discussing all the romantic packages that Haven offers.  Are you thinking about Haven Riviera Cancun for your destination wedding or honeymoon?  This episode answers many questions you may have about this fabulous resort.

What are my options for hair and makeup at my destination wedding?  Do most resorts have hair and makeup options for my destination wedding?  Should I have a hair and makeup trial run before my destination wedding?  What if I want to bring my own hair and makeup artist to my destination wedding?  What are the current trends for hair and makeup at destination weddings?  Rachel from Hidden Gem Travel answers these questions and more during this episode.  

Why do I need a room block contract for a destination wedding?  What is a room block contract?  What other ways are there to book my guests into a destination wedding?  What are the pros and cons of using a room block contract for our destination wedding?  This week we discuss one of the most complicated parts of a destination wedding.  Learn about room block contracts as Rachel breaks them down in easy-to-understand terms.  Also, as usual, listen to Blake try to understand it all.

How much does a honeymoon in Europe cost?  How many days is the average honeymoon?  Where are the popular destinations for a honeymoon?  Are there any deals on Honeymoons?  How do I make my honeymoon special?  Janet Miller from Bliss Trips Etc joins Rachel and Blake from Hidden Gem Travel to discuss honeymoon trends.  We answer common questions couples have concerning honeymoons and tell a few stories about fun and exciting romantic getaways.

We talk about destination wedding trends in this episode.  We review the inclinations that couples are favoring and the ones they are shying away from for 2024 and 2025 weddings.  We discuss dresses, colors, vows, suits, flowers, and photography.  Bachelor and bachelorette parties, cakes, settings, gifts, and personalized customizations are also discussed.  If it has to do with what is trending in destination weddings, we talk about it in this episode.

We discuss the price of weddings in the US vs. destination weddings.  We talk about all of the major costs associated with a destination wedding and some of the unknown costs; From photography and decor to the little things that add up.  This episode should give you an idea of what to expect price-wise for destination weddings.

We discuss several different resort brands that are popular for destination weddings.  Blake learns about the importance of specific dates for weddings.  Also, we tell a couple of stories about what not to do when having a destination wedding.