💍 Catalyst Destination Weddings
Designed with heart. Planned with precision. Celebrated around the world.
You’ve found your person. You’re ready to say “I do.”
Now comes the fun part — deciding where.
At Catalyst Travel, we plan extraordinary destination weddings for couples who want more than a Pinterest-perfect day. We help you create a full experience — one that reflects your story, excites your guests, and makes you feel relaxed, celebrated, and deeply connected.
Whether you’re dreaming of a simple beachside ceremony or an epic multi-day wedding in a European villa — we’ve got you.
You’ve found your person. You’re ready to say “I do.”
Now comes the fun part — deciding where.
At Catalyst Travel, we plan extraordinary destination weddings for couples who want more than a Pinterest-perfect day. We help you create a full experience — one that reflects your story, excites your guests, and makes you feel relaxed, celebrated, and deeply connected.
Whether you’re dreaming of a simple beachside ceremony or an epic multi-day wedding in a European villa — we’ve got you.
🌍 Wedding Vibes & Destinations
🌴 The All-Inclusive Resort Wedding
You want ease, elegance, and a built-in backdrop.
You’ll say “I do” with your toes in the sand and a breeze in your hair, while the on-site team sets up florals, photos, and a sunset dinner reception. Your guests are taken care of — and you get to be fully present.
Best for couples who:
Bonus Option: Cruise weddings that stop in your dream port!
🗺️ The Bespoke Wedding Experience
You want your wedding to feel like you. Bold. Elevated. Entirely original.
We pair you with a destination wedding planner (local or who travels with you) and curate everything — from scouting private villas and hiring musicians, to planning wine tastings, boat parties, or group adventures.
Best for couples who:
Imagine: Clifftop vows in Santorini. A vineyard ceremony in Tuscany. A waterfall altar in Costa Rica. A beachside dinner under the northern lights.
🌍 Catalyst Travel: Destination Wedding Planning Guide
Because your love deserves a celebration as unforgettable as the journey ahead.
✨ Three Wedding Options to Match Your Vision:
✨ Sample Itinerary 1: All-Inclusive Resort Wedding + Honeymoon
Destination: Riviera Maya, Mexico
Style: Relaxed • Romantic • All-In-One
Guest Count: 30–50
Day 1: Guest Arrivals
Day 5:
All-Inclusive Resort Wedding (Riviera Maya, Mexico) Costs
Guest Count: 30–50
Wedding + Honeymoon Length: 7–8 nights
Venue: 4–5 Star All-Inclusive Resort
💼 Estimated Couple Investment:• Couple Pays for Themselves + Wedding Only:
💵 $7,000–$12,000
(typically includes ceremony, reception, photographer, 7-night stay in upgraded suite)
• Couple Pays for Themselves + Guests’ Rooms & Flights:
💵 $40,000–$75,000+
💸 Estimated
Per Guest
Cost (If Guests Pay for Themselves):$1,200–$1,900 per guest
(includes flights, 4–5 nights of resort stay, and all food/drinks)
✨ Sample Itinerary 2: Cruise Wedding + Honeymoon Extension
Destination: 4-Night Bahamas Cruise
Style: All-in-One • Carefree • Adventurous
Guest Count: 20–40
Day 1: Embarkation
Wedding + Honeymoon Length: 7–8 nights
Cruise Line Tier: Mid-range to premium (e.g. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity)
💼 Estimated Couple Investment:
• Couple Pays for Their Cabin + Wedding Only:
💵 $5,500–$9,000
(includes cruise fare, wedding ceremony in port, semi-private dinner reception, premium cabin)
• Couple Pays for All Guests:
💵 $25,000–$45,000+
💸 Estimated
Per Guest
Cost (If Guests Pay for Themselves):$950–$1,500 per guest
(includes cruise fare, food, drinks, and basic excursions)
✨ Sample Itinerary 3: Bespoke Villa Wedding + European Honeymoon
Destination: Tuscany, Italy
Style: Elevated • Curated • Destination Romance
Guest Count: 40–60
Day 1: Welcome
Day 5:
Bespoke Wedding Estimated Costs
Guest Count: 40–60
Wedding + Honeymoon Length: 8–12 nights
Venue: Private countryside villa
💼 Estimated Couple Investment:• Couple Covers Villa Buyout + Wedding + Own Travel:
💵 $35,000–$60,000
• Couple Covers All Guest Travel + Full Experience:
💵 $80,000–$150,000+
💸 Estimated
Per Guest
Cost (If Guests Pay for Themselves):$2,500–$4,500 per guest
(includes flights, 3–5 nights in villa, meals, excursions)
🌴 The All-Inclusive Resort Wedding
You want ease, elegance, and a built-in backdrop.
You’ll say “I do” with your toes in the sand and a breeze in your hair, while the on-site team sets up florals, photos, and a sunset dinner reception. Your guests are taken care of — and you get to be fully present.
Best for couples who:
- Want to simplify without sacrificing beauty
- Love the idea of a full wedding vacation
- Need clear, affordable options that feel upscale
Bonus Option: Cruise weddings that stop in your dream port!
🗺️ The Bespoke Wedding Experience
You want your wedding to feel like you. Bold. Elevated. Entirely original.
We pair you with a destination wedding planner (local or who travels with you) and curate everything — from scouting private villas and hiring musicians, to planning wine tastings, boat parties, or group adventures.
Best for couples who:
- Want an immersive, multi-day celebration
- Have a clear vision or unique venue in mind
- Are planning a luxury or once-in-a-lifetime event
Imagine: Clifftop vows in Santorini. A vineyard ceremony in Tuscany. A waterfall altar in Costa Rica. A beachside dinner under the northern lights.
🌍 Catalyst Travel: Destination Wedding Planning Guide
Because your love deserves a celebration as unforgettable as the journey ahead.
✨ Three Wedding Options to Match Your Vision:
✨ Sample Itinerary 1: All-Inclusive Resort Wedding + Honeymoon
Destination: Riviera Maya, Mexico
Style: Relaxed • Romantic • All-In-One
Guest Count: 30–50
Day 1: Guest Arrivals
- Airport transfers + welcome cocktails
- Group beach bonfire with s’mores
- Dinner reservation for group at beachfront restaurant
- Couple’s spa morning
- Optional group catamaran sail or beach volleyball
- Rehearsal dinner at sunset with mariachi band
- Hair, makeup, and champagne toast
- Oceanfront ceremony | Cocktail hour | Private beach reception
- Dancing, custom cake, and sparkler send-off
- Group brunch | Goodbye gift bags
- Guest departures coordinated | Private room upgrade for couple
Day 5:
- Sleep in and enjoy a floating breakfast
- Couples massage in the spa cabana
- Private chef’s table dinner under the stars
- Off-site cenote tour and lunch in a colonial village
- Leisure poolside afternoon | Rooftop cocktails
- Snorkeling or paddleboarding + sunset sail
- In-room movie night with champagne & dessert
- Brunch by the beach | Final photos | Departure with memories (and maybe tan lines)
All-Inclusive Resort Wedding (Riviera Maya, Mexico) Costs
Guest Count: 30–50
Wedding + Honeymoon Length: 7–8 nights
Venue: 4–5 Star All-Inclusive Resort
💼 Estimated Couple Investment:• Couple Pays for Themselves + Wedding Only:
💵 $7,000–$12,000
(typically includes ceremony, reception, photographer, 7-night stay in upgraded suite)
• Couple Pays for Themselves + Guests’ Rooms & Flights:
💵 $40,000–$75,000+
💸 Estimated
Per Guest
Cost (If Guests Pay for Themselves):$1,200–$1,900 per guest
(includes flights, 4–5 nights of resort stay, and all food/drinks)
✨ Sample Itinerary 2: Cruise Wedding + Honeymoon Extension
Destination: 4-Night Bahamas Cruise
Style: All-in-One • Carefree • Adventurous
Guest Count: 20–40
Day 1: Embarkation
- Guests board ship in Miami
- Group welcome toast + dinner at sea
- Couple’s spa day | Rehearsal cocktail hour
- Reserved dinner for entire group
- Nassau beach ceremony
- Group reception onboard with music + dancing
- Group brunch + optional group activity
- Sunset farewell on the deck
- Private disembarkation services for guests
- Couple transitions into honeymoon cruise extension
- Couple continues on extended cruise itinerary
- Wine tastings, island hopping, and balcony breakfasts
- Private excursions at each port (snorkeling, spas, waterfalls)
- Transfer to luxury resort in the Bahamas or Florida Keys
- Romantic dinners, beachfront spa treatments, and no schedule
- End the honeymoon with a private photo session at golden hour
Wedding + Honeymoon Length: 7–8 nights
Cruise Line Tier: Mid-range to premium (e.g. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity)
💼 Estimated Couple Investment:
• Couple Pays for Their Cabin + Wedding Only:
💵 $5,500–$9,000
(includes cruise fare, wedding ceremony in port, semi-private dinner reception, premium cabin)
• Couple Pays for All Guests:
💵 $25,000–$45,000+
💸 Estimated
Per Guest
Cost (If Guests Pay for Themselves):$950–$1,500 per guest
(includes cruise fare, food, drinks, and basic excursions)
✨ Sample Itinerary 3: Bespoke Villa Wedding + European Honeymoon
Destination: Tuscany, Italy
Style: Elevated • Curated • Destination Romance
Guest Count: 40–60
Day 1: Welcome
- Private transfers from Florence
- Aperitivo hour at villa | Poolside wood-fired pizza dinner
- Optional Vespa tour, truffle hunt, or wine tasting
- Evening rehearsal dinner under olive trees
- Morning prep + floral setup
- Garden ceremony | Cocktail hour | Golden hour vineyard photos
- Al fresco reception | 5-course Italian feast | Fireworks
- Brunch with cappuccinos and homemade pastries
- Guests depart | Couple stays on property for honeymoon
Day 5:
- Sleep in | Picnic in the vineyards | Afternoon couples massage
- Private dinner with local sommelier + wine pairing
- Day trip to Florence | Duomo climb + leather market browsing
- Gelato stroll + rooftop aperitivo
- Cooking class with private chef | Handmade pasta + tiramisu
- Sunset walk through medieval hill town | Slow dinner at candlelit osteria
- Villa breakfast | Last swim | Optional extension to Amalfi or Paris
Bespoke Wedding Estimated Costs
Guest Count: 40–60
Wedding + Honeymoon Length: 8–12 nights
Venue: Private countryside villa
💼 Estimated Couple Investment:• Couple Covers Villa Buyout + Wedding + Own Travel:
💵 $35,000–$60,000
• Couple Covers All Guest Travel + Full Experience:
💵 $80,000–$150,000+
💸 Estimated
Per Guest
Cost (If Guests Pay for Themselves):$2,500–$4,500 per guest
(includes flights, 3–5 nights in villa, meals, excursions)
💬 Catalyst Destination Wedding FAQ
Real Questions. Clear Answers. No Guesswork.
❓ GENERAL PLANNING QUESTIONS
Do you charge for the consultation? Yes. Our initial Destination Wedding Consultation is $50, a reduced rate from our standard $100. This covers:
• A pre-appointment planning form to help us understand your vision
• A personalized 30-minute phone or Zoom call with a certified Destination Wedding Specialist
• A follow-up summary and proposal with suggested locations and packages
Do we need to know exactly what we want before the consult?
Not at all. That’s what we’re here for! We’ll walk you through options, help you weigh the pros and cons of different destinations, and guide you toward what fits your priorities.
What kinds of weddings do you plan?
• All-Inclusive Resort Weddings
• Cruise Ship Weddings (at sea or at port)
• Bespoke, fully-custom weddings (like villas in Italy or estates in Napa)
💸 BUDGET & PAYMENT QUESTIONS
How much does a destination wedding cost?
It depends on your destination, wedding style, number of guests, and who is covering travel. Here are sample couple budgets:
• All-Inclusive Resort: $1,200–$1,900 per guest
• Cruise: $950–$1,500 per guest
• Bespoke/Villa: $2,500–$4,500 per guest
We coordinate all guest travel and offer flexible payment plans when possible.
Do we have to pay for our guests?
No, not usually. Most couples pay for themselves and the wedding itself, and guests cover their own flights and accommodations. If you’d like to contribute toward guest travel or rooms, we’ll help manage that within your budget.
Can guests pay in installments?
Often, yes! Many resorts and cruise lines offer payment plans. We’ll manage the booking links, reminders, and timelines so your guests can pay over time.
🧭 PLANNING PROCESS & LOGISTICS
Do we work with a wedding planner?
• All-Inclusive & Cruise Weddings: We work directly with the resort or cruise line’s on-site wedding coordinator.
• Bespoke Weddings: We match you with a local wedding planner who either travels with you or is based in your destination. We manage all travel and guest logistics; they focus on wedding-day design and execution.
Do we have to coordinate guest bookings ourselves?
Nope! That’s our job. We create a dedicated travel page or booking link for your group, handle the contracts, track RSVP logistics, and provide guest support throughout.
Can we customize the trip or add extra experiences?
Yes! We’ll suggest excursions, farewell brunches, spa days, wine tastings, and more based on your vibe. From mariachi bands in Mexico to pasta-making in Tuscany—we love adding flavor.
🛂 TRAVEL & LEGAL STUFF
Is the wedding legally binding?
• Most destinations offer both legal and symbolic ceremonies. Legal weddings may require extra paperwork, blood tests, or a waiting period.
• Many couples opt for a symbolic wedding abroad and complete the legal paperwork at home to keep it simple.
Do we need passports?
Yes, for international destinations. We’ll guide you and your guests on travel requirements, including passports, visas (if applicable), and entry/health protocols.
What if we have guests with accessibility needs or mobility concerns?
We take those seriously. We’ll make sure your location, room options, excursions, and transfers are accessible and safe for all ages and mobility levels.
❤️ WEDDING DAY & BEYOND
Do we get to honeymoon right after the wedding?
Absolutely. Most of our couples build in at least 2–4 days post-wedding to relax. We’ll ensure your room upgrades, spa packages, or local tours are reserved in advance.
Can we include extra events (welcome party, farewell brunch, etc.)?
Yes. Most of our weddings are 3–4 day experiences with multiple events. We’ll help you plan the schedule so it’s smooth and memorable without being overwhelming.
Can we bring our own photographer, officiant, or DJ?
Depending on the venue or cruise line, outside vendors may require approval or vendor fees. We’ll walk you through the rules—and also recommend trusted local partners if you prefer.
📅 WHAT’S NEXT?
Step 1: Fill out our Romantic Request Form
Step 2: Book your $50 Consultation
Step 3: Let the fun begin! We’ll handle travel, guest invites, timelines, and logistics—you get to focus on love and memories.
Real Questions. Clear Answers. No Guesswork.
❓ GENERAL PLANNING QUESTIONS
Do you charge for the consultation? Yes. Our initial Destination Wedding Consultation is $50, a reduced rate from our standard $100. This covers:
• A pre-appointment planning form to help us understand your vision
• A personalized 30-minute phone or Zoom call with a certified Destination Wedding Specialist
• A follow-up summary and proposal with suggested locations and packages
Do we need to know exactly what we want before the consult?
Not at all. That’s what we’re here for! We’ll walk you through options, help you weigh the pros and cons of different destinations, and guide you toward what fits your priorities.
What kinds of weddings do you plan?
• All-Inclusive Resort Weddings
• Cruise Ship Weddings (at sea or at port)
• Bespoke, fully-custom weddings (like villas in Italy or estates in Napa)
💸 BUDGET & PAYMENT QUESTIONS
How much does a destination wedding cost?
It depends on your destination, wedding style, number of guests, and who is covering travel. Here are sample couple budgets:
- All-Inclusive Resort Wedding (Couple only): $7K–$12K
- Cruise Wedding (Couple only): $5.5K–$9K
- Bespoke Villa Wedding: $35K–$60K (can exceed $100K if covering guests)
• All-Inclusive Resort: $1,200–$1,900 per guest
• Cruise: $950–$1,500 per guest
• Bespoke/Villa: $2,500–$4,500 per guest
We coordinate all guest travel and offer flexible payment plans when possible.
Do we have to pay for our guests?
No, not usually. Most couples pay for themselves and the wedding itself, and guests cover their own flights and accommodations. If you’d like to contribute toward guest travel or rooms, we’ll help manage that within your budget.
Can guests pay in installments?
Often, yes! Many resorts and cruise lines offer payment plans. We’ll manage the booking links, reminders, and timelines so your guests can pay over time.
🧭 PLANNING PROCESS & LOGISTICS
Do we work with a wedding planner?
• All-Inclusive & Cruise Weddings: We work directly with the resort or cruise line’s on-site wedding coordinator.
• Bespoke Weddings: We match you with a local wedding planner who either travels with you or is based in your destination. We manage all travel and guest logistics; they focus on wedding-day design and execution.
Do we have to coordinate guest bookings ourselves?
Nope! That’s our job. We create a dedicated travel page or booking link for your group, handle the contracts, track RSVP logistics, and provide guest support throughout.
Can we customize the trip or add extra experiences?
Yes! We’ll suggest excursions, farewell brunches, spa days, wine tastings, and more based on your vibe. From mariachi bands in Mexico to pasta-making in Tuscany—we love adding flavor.
🛂 TRAVEL & LEGAL STUFF
Is the wedding legally binding?
• Most destinations offer both legal and symbolic ceremonies. Legal weddings may require extra paperwork, blood tests, or a waiting period.
• Many couples opt for a symbolic wedding abroad and complete the legal paperwork at home to keep it simple.
Do we need passports?
Yes, for international destinations. We’ll guide you and your guests on travel requirements, including passports, visas (if applicable), and entry/health protocols.
What if we have guests with accessibility needs or mobility concerns?
We take those seriously. We’ll make sure your location, room options, excursions, and transfers are accessible and safe for all ages and mobility levels.
❤️ WEDDING DAY & BEYOND
Do we get to honeymoon right after the wedding?
Absolutely. Most of our couples build in at least 2–4 days post-wedding to relax. We’ll ensure your room upgrades, spa packages, or local tours are reserved in advance.
Can we include extra events (welcome party, farewell brunch, etc.)?
Yes. Most of our weddings are 3–4 day experiences with multiple events. We’ll help you plan the schedule so it’s smooth and memorable without being overwhelming.
Can we bring our own photographer, officiant, or DJ?
Depending on the venue or cruise line, outside vendors may require approval or vendor fees. We’ll walk you through the rules—and also recommend trusted local partners if you prefer.
📅 WHAT’S NEXT?
Step 1: Fill out our Romantic Request Form
Step 2: Book your $50 Consultation
Step 3: Let the fun begin! We’ll handle travel, guest invites, timelines, and logistics—you get to focus on love and memories.
