QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED BY DESTINATION WEDDING GUESTS
Can I bring a plus one if I was not given one — since it is so far away, and I might not know anyone? Please be considerate. Remember,...
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Shannon Mackenzie
- Sep 6, 2021
- 3 min
10 Most Common Mistakes Wedding Couples Make
1. Blowing Off Your Wedding Budget Money may not be the most fun topic to discuss considering your engagement, but it is so important....
Shannon Mackenzie
- Aug 2, 2021
- 3 min
Questions Frequently Asked by Couple's Planning a Destination Wedding
We want to have a small destination wedding but then celebrate with friends and family back home. Is that ok? That sounds amazing! Lots...
Shannon Mackenzie
- May 24, 2021
- 2 min
Top 10 reasons to book a Private Villa
We often get asked what is so different, besides the obvious, about staying in a Bed and Breakfast or a Private Villa. Although there...
Shannon Mackenzie
- May 10, 2021
- 2 min
8 Ways to Make Your Destination Wedding Stand Out
Aisle Design If you decided on an outdoor, non-religious ceremony on the beach, in a garden, Cenote, or rooftop add some flair. Change...
Shannon Mackenzie
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
DESTINATION WEDDINGS FACTS VS MYTHS
Destination weddings are not scary. Every resort provides you with a wedding coordinator who will be there to help you from...
Shannon Mackenzie
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
WHY CHOOSE A DESTINATION WEDDING
It’s not all over in a few hours The thought of having my dream over in one day is so sad – months, if not years have gone into planning....
Shannon Mackenzie
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
2020 in Review, whew!!
WOW, although not a large word, it packs a punch!! Let's face it, 2020 was hard on us all, some of us even harder. Hard to believe that...
Shannon Mackenzie
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
How it all started. Taking a Walk Down Memory Lane.
Hi, we are Glen & Shannon Mackenzie and together we are Riviera Reflections Weddings & Events, we are in Cancun/Riviera Maya.
Shannon Mackenzie
- Feb 22, 2021
- 7 min
Choosing your Venue, how do you decide?
Many brides agree that if there’s one thing you spend a lot of time choosing, arranging, and finding it's on the venue.
Shannon Mackenzie
- Feb 8, 2021
- 2 min
Have you Considered a LOCAL Wedding Planner?
A local planner has the experience, the ability to recommend the right vendors as you described and will give you peace of mind.
KC Imler
- Jan 25, 2021
- 1 min
Charming Puerto Morelos
We have been in Mexico for almost 3 years. Living in Mexico gives us the opportunity to personally visit some of the most beautiful...
KC Imler
- Jan 9, 2021
- 2 min
Virtual Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Party
No Matter the Distance, Every Bride-to-Be Deserves Her Magical Moments The big day is full of events leading up to it! From bridal...
Shannon Mackenzie
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
Planning Your Mexican Wedding
Has the excitement of becoming engaged kept you up worrying about absolutely everything?
Shannon Mackenzie
- Dec 14, 2020
- 3 min
Why Hire an Outside/Offsite Wedding Planner?
Individuals employed at a resort WORK for the RESORT. As an outside/off resort planner, I WORK for YOU! I am not going to be replaced or lea
Shannon Mackenzie
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
Signature Cocktails or Signature Shots
Signature Cocktails can be anything you want them to be, which is why it is one of our favorite personalized additions to your wedding.
KC Imler
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Make Your Destination Elopement Special for Everyone
Destination Elopement Elopements used to have the stigma of being rebellious or taboo, but today elopements are viewed more like an...
Shannon Mackenzie
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
What Should I Expect From My Wedding Planner?
Wedding planning is no easy task and can be even harder to maneuver if you decide on a destination wedding. There are so many questions...
Shannon Mackenzie
- Jan 15, 2020
- 2 min
The Benefits of Hiring a Local Destination Wedding Planner
What makes hiring an independent wedding planner important when the resort provides a wedding coordinator? This question has many...