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Nicole & Ellie’s Unforgettable Isla Mujeres Wedding

When Nicole & Ellie envisioned their wedding, they didn’t just see a ceremony. They dreamed of a weekend where their closest friends and family could relax, connect, and celebrate in paradise. Their destination wedding in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, turned that dream into a reality, and the memories they created will last a lifetime. Why a […]

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I started VS1 Travels to spread my love of travel with my clients and community. Our blog has travel tips, inspo, and personal experiences from our team. Happy reading!
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Happy December and Happy Holidays! This month has been super busy…and it’s because we had our destination wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic earlier this month! We are officially married!! We had our wedding at the beautiful Dreams Flora Resort & Spa which opened in February 2023. The entire wedding weekend was perfect and the […]

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Beach Ceremony

Last month I did a site visit to Dreams Flora Resort & Spa in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (where Derick and I have chosen to have our destination wedding) with my sisters and it was perfect! The visit also functioned as a mini-bach planned by my MOHs aka sisters and it was so much fun. […]

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Couple posing during a destination photoshoot with a beautiful sunset in the background, capturing the golden hues of the setting sun.

Last month, Derick and I had our engagement photo shoot …and decided to do a destination one in Carmel, California! We had a trip planned to stay at our timeshare at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands and were joined by our friends Stacey and Scott who were kind enough to do a photo shoot for us […]

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