They Danced in the Rain: Abby & Davon’s Destination Wedding Experience

What Real Couples Wish They Knew Before Planning Their Destination Wedding

One of the best parts of what we do at Destination Weddings Expert is seeing our couples become destination wedding veterans. After months of planning, they return home with a completely different perspective—and often some incredible advice for couples just beginning the journey. Recently, we sat down with Abby and Davon following their wedding at Dreams Macao Beach to talk about what they learned throughout the process.

Choosing the Right Resort Isn’t Just About You

When selecting their resort, Abby and Davon quickly realized they weren’t planning a vacation for two—they were planning an experience for dozens of guests with different budgets, travel experience, and priorities. Instead of choosing the most luxurious property available, they focused on finding the best overall fit for everyone attending. That balance ultimately led them to Dreams Macao Beach.

Give Yourself More Time Than You Think You Need

If there was one thing they would change, it wasn’t the resort, décor, or wedding day itself. It was starting earlier. Planning further in advance gives guests more time to budget, request vacation days, obtain passports, and make travel arrangements. For destination weddings, extra planning time almost always results in stronger guest attendance.

Communication Solves Almost Everything

One of the biggest challenges wasn’t planning the wedding. It was waiting on guest responses. Like many couples, they discovered that guests often delay making decisions, responding to emails, or confirming plans—not because they don’t care, but because life gets busy. Open, honest communication made all the difference.

Sometimes the Unexpected Becomes the Best Memory

The weather forecast looked perfect. Then, during their welcome party, a tropical downpour rolled in. Instead of running for cover and ending the evening, everyone embraced it. Music started playing. Guests danced in the rain. Parents, friends, and family celebrated together under the Caribbean sky. What could have been remembered as a disappointment became one of their favorite memories from the entire wedding week.

Trust the Process

Throughout our conversation, Abby and Davon repeatedly returned to one message: Trust the professionals you’ve hired. Destination weddings involve countless moving pieces, timelines, contracts, suppliers, and logistics that most couples only experience once. Working with experienced destination wedding specialists allows couples to spend less time worrying about the details and more time enjoying one of the biggest celebrations of their lives.

If you’re just beginning your destination wedding journey, their advice is simple: Plan early. Communicate often. Trust the process. And if a little rain shows up along the way…

Dance the night away. 💃🏻🕺🏾