Let’s Talk About Why the MEXpert Package Makes Sense
In today’s journal, I want to talk about the value behind expert guidance when planning a destination wedding. Many couples focus on the upfront cost of hiring a planner, especially when compared to the seemingly “free” services often offered by travel agents.
I’ve always believed that “free” often carries the most expensive hidden price tag. Let’s take a closer look at the breakdown shown above and what it represents in real planning scenarios.
Let’s break it down.
1. The Hours of Research Add Up Quickly
Research shows that couples invest between 1-3 hours per day researching Destination Weddings.
According to industry research, couples planning destination weddings spend an average of 10 hours per week researching hotels, contracts, packages, and logistics.
Based on the answers all applicants shared in the questionnaires, most have been engaged 4–6 months and still haven’t selected a hotel or destination.
That means that some couples already invested 18–24 weeks of research, which is roughly 180 hours of your time.
If we consider professional time is worth even $100/hour, that’s $18,000 worth of energy you've already spent just trying to figure out where to start.
This alone cuts your research time down to one quarter of what you would spend doing it on your own.
2. Site Inspections Are “Just an Expense”… Unless You Work With Me
Site Inspection planned right, are the best return on your investment!
Most couples pay for their site inspection fully out of pocket and hope they “get a feel for the resort.”
With me, that investment becomes intentional, and financially strategic:
· I will arrange pre-scheduled meetings at your top properties.
· I will give you the critical questions to ask so your visit becomes productive, not overwhelming.
· And — this is the part that makes the biggest difference —I will help you book a room rate that will be subject to be fully applied towards your wedding should you choose that hotel to host your wedding.
A typical stay for two 3 nights is: $1,400–$2,100 potentially becomes a full credit toward your event.
3. Deposits & Room Blocks: The Fastest Way Couples Accidentally Lose Money
Understanding the contract and what you are signing mitigates risks and financial mistakes
Most couples overestimate their guest count when approaching hotels.
This matters, because hotels base their deposit and room-block liability on how many rooms they must pull from their inventory.
· I will strategically structure your room block to minimize liability and reduce your deposits typically from +$7000 to a more manageable +$500,depending on resort
4. Contract Supervision Prevents the Most Expensive Mistakes
Before you sign anything, I walk you through the contract with a focus on:
· Your actual liability
· Critical dates that must be met
· What happens if your guest count changes
· How attrition works
· How to protect yourself from paying for unused rooms
One misunderstanding can cost couples thousands.
I make sure you sign something that makes sense for your wedding.
5. Planning Without Systems Doubles the Work
Here you see an estimate of the reduction of hours of research when I present a curated list of vendors vs. doing the research on your own
Without a system, planning takes twice as long and feels ten times more overwhelming.
My method provides:
· A personalized monthly timeline, in the correct chronological order
· When to book which vendors
· What decisions matter now — and what can wait
· When are the commitments with your hotel due, so you can take action
· When to schedule all your other events strategically to motivate your guests to book their room
This alone cuts your weekly planning time in half. Reducing the typical time investment during this stage from 10 hours to 5 hours max.
If you’re ready for clarity — not guessing — now is the time to move.
Your $500 discount on the MEXpert Package is available.
I would love to help you build a wedding experience that is intentional, beautiful, and financially smart.
Warmly,