Paradise Weddings and Travel

02/01/2019

We truly appreciate your business and look forward to working with you! We are no longer posting to this page.
To assist with planning your destination wedding, honeymoon or vacation, please contact us at:
Deb Bixby: [email protected] 612-834-8020
Hillary Ogle: [email protected] 701-388-8652
Ketti Menne: [email protected] 612-578-7099
You can also find Ketti & Hillary on the Paradise Weddings and Travel FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/Paradiseweddingsandtravel/

26/10/2018

Hillary Rose Ogle and Ketti Menne will be at the Unveiled Wedding Event representing Paradise Weddings and Travel and Classic Vacations on November 11th. The Wedding Guys® do and AMAZING job with this bridal show and we are honored to be in the Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Showcase - an area specifically designed for couples to explore their travel options.

Now is a great time to tell your engaged friends to sign up with this BOGO offer for the show! As always, we look forward to meeting new couples and of course talking all things travel!

09/05/2018

Congratulations to Mai and Josh! What a beautiful couple! It was a pleasure working with this group and the Hyatt Ziva Cancun!

27/03/2018

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02/03/2018

We hope to see you at the The Wedding Guys® bridal event on Sunday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Check out the recent blog on the Wedding Guys Website - we were honored to work with Ashley Christine and Jordan and their guests this past fall. What a beautiful event for the couple, their friends and family. A huge shout out to Azul Beach Resorts, by Karisma! http://theweddingguys.com/blog/image-gallery/ashley-jordan/

The First Sight: Ashley calls it, ” Typical (; ” The lovely couple met at a bar called Shenanigans. The Proposal: We had just bought our first home and were out to celebrate both our home and our 3 year anniversary. After coming home from a fancy dinner, he put on our song. He …

27/02/2018

Shelby & Steven got “Mauid” at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Resort in Maui over the weekend with 82 of their closest friends and family. Our team was honored to be a part of the planning, assisting the couple in choosing the resort and helping their guests have an unforgettable adventure to the islands.

31/01/2018

Stacy and William are about to celebrate their one year annivesary in February. It was a honor to be a part of their celebration at Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa last year. Wishing you a wonderful Anniversary!

“The criteria for our dream wedding was quite simple: a beautiful beach, somewhere warm (as we were escaping the dreadful MidWest winter), a nice but affordable resort, and somewhere easy for our family/friends to travel to. Within minutes of talking with Ketti, she was able to clearly interpret what we were looking for and found us the most perfect spot- Dreams Resort in Tulum. We were assigned a wedding coordinator, Yesenia, who was absolutely phenomenal and so helpful with any/all questions that arose. The process was incredibly smooth and our dream wedding went off without a hitch. If you are looking for a private, romantic place to say “I Do”, then Dreams Tulum is the place for you!” -William & Stacy Van Sambeek

-Photographed by Audre Rae Photography

29/01/2018

From the moment we contacted Deb at Paradise Weddings and Travel, she was extremely attentive to all our needs and helped us plan a beautiful wedding! Deb skillfully selected several resorts for us to consider for our wedding. She answered all our questions and helped us select the best site for us and our guests. At Hard Rock Punta Cana, our wedding was a dream come true! Every single detail was handled superbly by our on-site wedding coordinator, Inosca. She was a delight to work with… And made several recommendations that help to ensure our day was breathtaking! We opted to hold the ceremony in one of the gazebos. It ended up being the perfect choice. Our guests liked that it was protected from the sun… And the breeze from the ocean made for a lovely feel.
We appreciated Deb services so much, we also contacted her to help us plan our honeymoon! We highly recommend Deb and Paradise Weddings and Travel! Karen and Andrew

18/01/2018

Getting married in the Riviera Maya, at Azul Fives was an unforgettable experience. We always wanted a destination wedding and Hillary Ogle at Paradise Wedding and Travel made our dreams come true. We were drawn to Azul Fives because it has a little bit of everything. The resort was beautiful and very well taken care of. There were a variety of dining options that met our large group needs. There was an assortment of activities on site that kept all ages of our group busy and entertained. Rooms at the resort are fantastic, there is plenty of room to make yourself feel at home. The staff at Azul Fives went above and beyond for our party, by upgrading rooms, to taking care of every last detail for our big day. The beach was very clean and the ocean was crystal clear. The resort had enough seating at pools and the beach to accommodate all guests. We could not be happier with our experience at Azul and cannot wait to return. Hillary made the planning process stress free, by taking care of everything with ease. She is a true professional and is very knowledgeable about traveling and finding the best deals. We highly recommend using her as you plan your wedding, honeymoon, or next vacation.

11/01/2018

7 Expert Tips for Planning your Destination Wedding. Check out this article written by a member of our team at Paradise!! Hillary offers a unique perspective as bride herself and now a travel consultant.

https://hillaryogle.com/7-expert-tips-for-planning-a-destination-wedding

Getting Started

09/01/2018

"When we chose Ketti and paradise weddings and travel for our wedding abroad it was the best decision we could've made. Ketti walked us through every detail and ensured everything was just the way we wanted. Her passion and commitment in ensuring our experience was top notch is why we look forward to booking travel with her for many trips to come."

" Both ketti and Hard Rock Hotels above and beyond service is why many of our guests have already booked return travel with her, and why Hard rock Hotels will continue to be a destination of choice for us" - Aaron and Kent

Photos by: Amber Wiener
Wedding Venue: Hard Rock Puerto Vallarta

08/01/2018

We’ve teamed up with for the $25,000 Dream Wedding Giveaway! Now, here’s something any couple can use: $25,000 in cash to create your dream wedding. Click on the link below for more information and to register. Hurry, enter now the contest ends January 12th!

https://theweddingguys.com/25000giveaway/

27/12/2017

Looking for a fabulous ideas for your wedding? Newly engaged? We hope to see you in a couple of weeks at the River Centre! BOGO ticket offer for you and your guest!

11/12/2017

Azul Beach Resorts, by Karisma have done it again at the Fives. The new Villa 19 is adults only, has its own restaurant for lunch, full drink service and new rooms are stunning and spacious. We had a chance to revisit this property just last week. Whether you are looking for a multi generational vacation or destination wedding, this new section is a fabulous addition Azul Beach Resort The Fives Playa Del Carmen for the adults who want a section just for them!

02/12/2017

Paradise Weddings and Travel will be at the Show in January! We are excited to meet all of the newly engaged couples! Save the date, hope to see you there!

25/09/2017

Nothing like honeymooners coming home from an amazing first trip as husband and wife! See this fabulous review about this couple's first trip to Mexico and their thoughts on UNICO 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya!

Bittersweet to come home, I wasn't ready. I encourage anyone who is planning a wedding to take that honeymoon or take one if you haven't. The memories I made with Nathan I will cherish forever and it was well worth the money spent. I think I liked my honeymoon more than my wedding, it was amazing to unplug all week from our phones and cell reception. Thank you so much to my family for cleaning up after the wedding and taking care of things so we could go to Mexico. I knocked a lot of items off my bucket list..
Jet Skiing on the ocean
Sunset Sailing
Ziplining over the Jungle
Snorkeling with Exotic Fish
Swimming with and riding a DOLPHIN!
Four-Wheeling in the Jungle
Experiencing Tulum & different Ancient Mayan Ruins
Swimming in the Ocean
Swimming in an Underground Cenote
Nathan and I even got our first massage!!!
What an adventure we had, we are already planning our next one!

If you want to find out more about this beautiful property and all it has to offer, please let us know! This review is similar to so many others who have spent their time at this 5star, adults only, all inclusive resort near Tulum.

The guests LOVE all of the included values such as spa treatments, excursions and more. Believe it or not, half of the listed activities above were part of the included excursions and spa with Unico! *There is a 20% use tax due at check out on added inclusion you participate in. However, this is way less expensive than paying full price!*

Congratulations Taylor and Nathan!

31/08/2017

Not like any other bridal event out there! We can't wait to be a part of the first annual Honeymoon and Destination Wedding Showcase within the event! See you next month!

Do you know someone getting married? Then you want their wedding planning to be extra special. Share this post because it's bridal show season, but surprisingly not all bridal shows are the same.

Just look at the difference between other bridal shows and UNVEILED! You want to MAKE SURE they get tickets to the best experience: Unveiled Wedding Event on September 17th, 2017!

https://theweddingguys.com/shows/unveiled/

23/08/2017

22/08/2017

We are busy planning for the upcoming Unveiled Wedding Event on September 17. Whether you are planning the perfect Honeymoon to an idyllic island or considering a Destination Wedding at the Gourmet Inclusive properties of Karisma Hotels, we've got you covered!! Stop by the event to talk to one of our dedicated travel agents to start the planning process. Bonus: contact us for BOGO tickets!!

20/08/2017

We are excited to be a part of this fabulous wedding event! New this fall, a honeymoon and destination wedding showcase within the show! You will not want to miss out on the opportunity to check out all things honeymoon and destination wedding related! Hope to see you there!

UNVEILED is just a few weeks away. Ticket sales are open, so order yours online now to get the fast track to planning the Best.Wedding.Ever!

http://www.theweddingguys.com/shows/unveiled

25/04/2017

Wow! Check out the new spa at El Dorado Maroma! It's stunning! You will see the tour begin around minute 31 on the video! Who wants to go?

21/04/2017

You can't beat the sunsets in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! Congrats again Karlie and Ben!

23/02/2017

UNICO 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya is just about to open! We are so excited for our clients to experience this brand new property just north of Tulum!

Feel the salty ocean breeze in your room.

12/02/2017

6,000,000 Engagement rings will go on fingers Tuesday! Just a reminder that we are here to assist with planning and planning as well!

07/02/2017

We are so excited for this brand new resort in the Riviera Maya to open! Already booking clients! Let us help you!

Poolside with an ocean view.

02/02/2017

Sunday is the big day! We can't wait to meet you at the show!

14/01/2017

We have three couples getting married today in Mexico and Jamaica! Sending much love and happiness to the couples and all of their friends and family!

02/01/2017

Congratulations to all of the newly engaged couples! The holidays is always such a fun time to propose! Why not consider a destination wedding for the wedding of your dreams!? We specialize in destination wedding assistance and would love to help! Photos from Jamie and Kevin's wedding last month in Cancun!

28/12/2016

We can help with your 2017 Travel Resolutions!

17/12/2016

This view surely beats the cold and snow in Minnesota today! There is still time to book your warm weather vacation this winter. Let us help you!

02/11/2016

The Unveiled bridal event is less than two weeks away! Check out the BOGO promo! Buy one ticket, get one free! We can't wait to meet you at the show!

11/10/2016

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and The Wedding Guys are doing some good! Purchase your tickets for UNVEILED - The Ultimate Wedding Planning Event before October 18th and UNVEILED will donate $5 for each ticket purchased online at www.theweddingguys.com to help fight breast cancer.


Paradise Weddings and Travel will be at the show and we can't wait to meet you on November 13th!

02/06/2016

Happy Thursday from the beautiful Hard Rock Cancun. The Caribbean waters are incredible in this awesome destination. We will be all over the Riviera Maya this week. Be sure to watch our travels!

28/05/2016

Memorial Day - a day we remember not only those who died in active military service but all who have served our country and are fighting for us today. Thank you for defending the freedoms we have, including the opportunity to travel and explore the world.

26/04/2016

Check out one of our recent couple's wedding at Now Sapphire earlier this month! http://shaunae.com/blog/destination-wedding-riviera-cancun-mexico-beach-wedding/ Shaunae Teske did an awesome job capurting such a perfect day! Congrats again Nicole and Tony!