The Lighthouse Journal
— A Spotlight on Past Couples
If you’ve spent a little time exploring my website, you already know this about me: I don’t do things the way everyone else does.
And that’s very intentional.
When it comes to weddings, I’ve never been a big fan of traditional photo galleries. Don’t get me wrong… the dresses are beautiful, the bouquets are stunning, and the sunsets in Mexico are hard to beat.
But a gallery alone doesn’t tell you what really matters.
It doesn’t tell you why a couple chose a destination. It doesn’t tell you what questions they struggled with, what surprised them, or what made everything finally click. And it definitely doesn’t tell you what you can learn from their experience.
That’s why this space exists.
The Lighthouse Journal is where I shine a light on my couples — not just their wedding day, but their journey.
Here, you’ll get to know my clients through my eyes and my perspective as their planner and guide. Each couple is featured in their own mini-series, where I walk you through the process they went through: the decisions, the doubts, the breakthroughs, and the moments that shaped their celebration.
Yes, you’ll still see the beautiful photos. Yes, you’ll still feel the magic of their wedding day.
But you’ll also walk away with something more valuable:
real insight, real lessons, and real experiences — from both my couples and from me.
My hope is that by sharing these stories, your own wedding planning journey feels a little clearer, a little easier, and a lot more joyful.
Welcome.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Maureen & Doug – All the Changes We Had to Adapt To
Not everything goes exactly as planned on a wedding day — especially in a place like Tulum. In this episode of Maureen & Doug’s story, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes moments, unexpected challenges, and the real work that goes into making a destination wedding feel effortless.
Maureen and Doug - A Love Story Across Continents
Maureen and Doug’s love story began in Sydney, Australia, and led them to a hidden gem in Tulum. In this episode, I share how their global lifestyle shaped their wedding vision and how we found the perfect boutique destination in Mexico to bring it to life.
Maureen and Doug -The Beginning
A chance encounter during a season of personal transformation led to one of the most meaningful client relationships of my career. Maureen and Doug’s story is not just about a wedding—it’s about timing, growth, and the magic that happens when life, love, and purpose align.
Forged Under Pressure: The Lesson
The final chapter of the Forged Under Pressure saga. A destination wedding in Mexico that nearly fell apart became one of the most defining experiences of my career. In this closing reflection, I share the lessons learned, the gratitude that came from the challenges, and how moments like this helped shape the approach I use today to guide couples through planning weddings in Mexico.
Forged Under Pressure The Wedding That Almost Didn’t Happen
Not every destination wedding story unfolds smoothly.
In this case, just weeks before the ceremony, the venue was unexpectedly sold, forcing a complete redesign of the wedding plans. What followed became one of the most challenging — and defining — moments of my career as a destination wedding planner.
Forged Under Pressure: The Quiet Before the Storm.
When I met them, everything aligned—on paper. But beneath the smooth start were signs I couldn’t ignore. This is how ‘perfect’ began to unravel.
Forged Under Pressure: The Wedding That Reshaped How I Work
There’s one wedding I’ve never fully shared—one that tested everything I knew. From a venue sale weeks before the event to deeper planning misalignments, this story is about how pressure shaped me into the planner I am today. Follow along in The Lighthouse Journal as I share how this wedding forged my backbone.
Christine & Mike - Episode 3
Christine and Mike’s wedding in Riviera Maya was the definition of luxury, elegance, and intentional design — but behind the scenes, one major obstacle nearly consumed their budget. This is the story of how strategic planning, a second site inspection, and the right vendor choices saved thousands… and created one of the most customized weddings I’ve ever produced.
Christine & Mike - Episode 2
Christine and Mike knew exactly what they wanted from the beginning: a full Catholic Mass in a consecrated chapel, on resort property, with an elevated guest experience to match. In Episode 2 of The Lighthouse Journal, I share how their faith shaped every planning decision, why a “dream chapel” almost won, and the unforgettable moment that confirmed the perfect resort for their wedding in Riviera Maya.
Christine & Mike - Episode 1
Christine & Mike’s Mexico wedding journey began with instant trust, a perfect referral, and a meeting that felt more like catching up with friends than an interview. In this first chapter of The Lighthouse Journal, I’m sharing how we met, what my first meeting process looks like, and the moment they decided to join me in Mexico for an unforgettable site inspection.