My Notes

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Real Weddings

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Mexico’s Best-Kept Secrets.

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My Notes 〰️ Real Weddings 〰️ Mexico’s Best-Kept Secrets. 〰️

Hi, I’m Jen — welcome to my Journal.


I’m a destination wedding planner, and for the past 17+ years I’ve been creating weddings and events all over Mexico From Cancun and Riviera Maya to Puerto Vallarta and Cabo. Along the way, I’ve picked up more than a thing or two worth sharing.

For a long time, social media was my main way of communicating, but that format only scratches the surface. There’s so much nuance, context, and behind-the-scenes of the wedding industry, insight that simply doesn’t fit into a caption.

This Journal is my space to share it all — real weddings, travel, honest advice, and the thinking that happens between the lines. I invite you to come with me as I slowly build this Journal and step into my life as a destination wedding planner… and occasionally, my personal world too.

Let the alchemy begin.

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Let’s Talk About Why the MEXpert Package Makes Sense
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Let’s Talk About Why the MEXpert Package Makes Sense

Many couples focus on the upfront cost of hiring a planner, especially when compared to the seemingly “free” services offered by travel agents. In this journal entry, I break down why the MEXpert Package makes sense — and how “free” often comes with the most expensive hidden price tag.

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What I Pay Attention to First When I Meet a New Couple
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What I Pay Attention to First When I Meet a New Couple

Before we talk about venues, hotels, or budgets, there are a few quiet things I always notice when I first meet a couple. These early details tell me how to guide them well — and whether we’re the right fit to work together. Experience has taught me that when you start here, everything else flows with more clarity and confidence.

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Why I Chose the Name "Mexico Wedding Alchemy"
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Why I Chose the Name "Mexico Wedding Alchemy"

Behind every brand name is a story. In this journal entry, I share how Mexico Wedding Alchemy came to be — and why blending culture, experience, and heart is at the center of how I plan weddings.

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Alexis & Alex: Jungle Vibes meets City Girl
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Alexis & Alex: Jungle Vibes meets City Girl

What happens when a rooftop built for a thousand is designed for fewer than a hundred? Alexis and Alex’s wedding proves that thoughtful guidance — not templates — is what turns a space into an experience.

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