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Considering a destination wedding? Our FAQ page has everything you need to know! Learn about Shoreline Destinations, our process for choosing the perfect resort in Mexico or the Caribbean, and more. Let our travel agency guide you every step of the way to make your dream destination wedding stress-free and unforgettable.
ABOUT Shoreline Destinations
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Shoreline Destinations is a travel agency specializing in destination weddings, honeymoons, and luxury vacations. We help couples and travelers plan unforgettable experiences and make the process stress-free.
Our team is lead by Andrea Norfolk, president and destination wedding expert. She works directly with all of our couples to choose the perfect location and resort for their dream destination wedding.
Our team also includes wedding coordinators who will manage all of your guests’ reservations, transportation, travel insurance, and more.
With personalized service and expert knowledge, we ensure every detail is perfect, from resort selection to travel arrangements, making your dream destination wedding or getaway stress-free.
This website is dedicated to our destination wedding team. If you need assistance with vacation planning, go to: Shoreline Destinations - Vacation Planning
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Our team is located in Maryland and we assist couples who reside in the United States.
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Our team has been planning destination weddings, honeymoons, group travel, and luxury vacations since 2013.
Whether you are planning a destination wedding to Mexico or the Caribbean or a honeymoon in Europe, we can handle all of the details!
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As a destination wedding travel agency specializing in the Caribbean and Mexico, we provide personalized services to ensure every aspect of the wedding, travel, and accommodations are seamlessly coordinated.
Our key services include:
Resort Selection: Helping couples choose the perfect resort for their destination wedding, whether it's an all-inclusive resort or a boutique resort.
Resort Contract Review: Helping couples understand the terms and conditions for their destination wedding contract.
Group Travel Coordination: Managing travel arrangements for the couple and their guests, including accommodations, transportation, travel insurance, and excursions.
Custom Wedding Website: We provide couples with a custom wedding website for guests, which includes information on your events, your resort, booking information, travel information, and more.
And More! We are here to assist you and answer your questions from the beginning of your planning until you return home from your wedding.
Overall, as a destination wedding travel agency we ensure that couples can enjoy a stress-free experience while having their dream wedding in a beautiful destination.
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Our travel agency specializes in destination weddings in the Caribbean and Mexico.
Some of our favorite destinations are:
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We’re not just another destination wedding travel agency – we’re a boutique service dedicated to crafting a personalized and unforgettable experience. From your first consultation to sending you and your guests off to your dream wedding, we meticulously manage every detail to ensure your day is nothing short of extraordinary.
What sets us apart? Our firsthand experience and connections at the top resorts in the Caribbean & Mexico. Don’t just take our word for it – see reviews from our couples.
To learn more about what makes us different from the big agencies, visit:
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Yes! Our relationships in the industry mean that you can be confident that we have the best available group rates and concessions for your group.
Because of our partnerships, we are able to get responses from properties much quicker than most. We have built a strong brand recognition with our resort partners and they know if we are bringing a couple to them, we have done our due diligence in making sure the resort is a good fit for a particular couple.
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Shoreline Destinations is a member of ASTA and we are also an award winning, top producing agency year after year for brands like: Sandals & Beaches, AIC Hotel Group, Hyatt Inclusive Collection, Playa Resorts and Velas Resorts.
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At Shoreline Destinations we are proud to serve and celebrate with LGBTQ+ couples. The destination options available to couples are endless and we’re here to help you find the perfect location to say “I do”.
So whether you’re planning a gay wedding, lesbian wedding, LGBTQ+ wedding, commitment ceremony, etc., we simply call them WEDDINGS and will make sure yours is unforgettable!
For more information, go to LGBTQ+ destination weddings.
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As a travel agency, we work with you to find the perfect resort and handle all travel details for you and your guests.
Once your sign your wedding ceremony and room block contract, you will be assigned an on-site wedding coordinator with your resort approximately 6-7 months prior to your wedding.
Andrea Norfolk, our destination wedding expert, will introduce you to your resort on-site coordinator and she will also be available to support you along the way.
You resort on-site coordinator will work with you to choose a destination wedding package, confirm event locations, determine menus, select decor, etc.
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Yes, we have experience and connections with some of the top destination wedding vendors in the Caribbean or Mexico. Whether you are looking for a photographer, videographer, or an event planner, we can introduce you to vendors who will meet your needs.
Our Planning PROCESS
Andrea Norfolk
Founder & Destination Weddings Expert
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Let Andrea Norfolk and her team guide you through the destination wedding planning process. We are experts at planning weddings in the Caribbean & Mexico and our team will do the work so you can dream about attire and décor!
Start by Scheduling a Complimentary Consultation with Andrea Norfolk.
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During your complimentary consultation, Andrea Norfolk will share our process with you and you’ll have a chance to let her know what your dream destination wedding looks like.
All calls are done via Zoom (cameras on please) and we recommend that you and your fiancé both attend so that Andrea can get to know you both.
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After your complimentary consultation, we require a one-time Planning Fee of $300 to continue the planning process.
This fee covers our time spent researching destination options and creating a customized proposal for you. We pride ourselves on providing the best service, resort, and destination recommendations.
You will not be charged any additional fees to work with Shoreline Destinations along the way.
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Yes! Our resort pricing for you and your guests matches is very competitive. We would work with your resort to create a room block so that you can also lock in room pricing for your group.
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Step 1: Andrea will send you a proposal with 3-8 resort recommendations based on your requirements.
Step 2: Select your favorite resorts (no more than 3-4). If you can’t decide, Andrea will discuss with you.
Step 3: Andrea will reach out to your favorite resorts to confirm ceremony and reception availability and will send you wedding package info and pricing.
Step 4: Once your ceremony and reception dates are confirmed they are available, Andrea will request group room rates from each resort.
Step 5: Pick your resort! Schedule a Zoom call with Andrea if you would like to discuss.
Step 6: Andrea will request an official wedding a room block contract for the resort you chose.
Step 7: Review and sign your contract. Pay your deposit.
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Once your room contract is signed, you will work directly with our website designer to create your custom website.
You will provide our designer with a few pictures of the two of you and she will include information on your destination, resort, room categories, travel info, and more!
You can then request any changes or adjustments that you would like!
ABOUT Wedding Planning
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We recommend beginning the planning process for your destination wedding at least a year in advance. This gives you better access to event venues and room blocks while allowing your guests ample time to save and arrange time off.
While it’s possible to plan a destination wedding in less time, you may need to be flexible with your resort choice, wedding date, and other details.
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Send out your invitations as early as possible—ideally at least 8 months before your wedding date. This gives your guests plenty of time to request time off and budget for their trip.
Many of our couples opt to skip save-the-dates and instead send detailed invitations with all the essential information included.
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The free rooms aren't really physical rooms. It's just the value of a room. Calculations are NOT done until 30 days prior to arrival and we cannot request it early. Thus, at 30 days prior to arrival, Andrea will ask the hotel for comp value, she’ll provide it to you and you can tell me how to allocate the money.
If you have a few rooms (such as the parents, outside vendors, etc.) that you are covering all or part of the cost of, you'll need to alert Andrea and Meredith or Sharon ahead of time. Then, when those guests fill out the form, we'll know not to collect money from them and that you will be paying for their rooms. If you are subsidizing part of the cost (ex $500 per room) then you'd also alert us, and we'd leave a remaining balance on those particular rooms. Then at 30 days prior to travel, we'll advise that the remaining balances should be paid with the comps.
Between your room block deposit and comps earned, you can pay off whatever rooms are needed (including your own). Any "leftover" money will be refunded back to the credit card used for room block deposit and the credit normally appears right before you travel.
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Whether you have to pay for outside vendors for a destination wedding depends on your chosen resort or venue. Many all-inclusive resorts in Mexico or the Caribbean have preferred vendor lists and charge an outside vendor fee if you hire someone not on their list.
However, some resorts may waive the fee if the vendor is a guest staying at the resort for a set number of nights. Always check your resort’s policies and contracts to understand their rules about outside vendors.
As a destination wedding travel agency, we can help you navigate these details and find the best options for your vision and budget.
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We highly recommend visiting your resort a few months prior to your wedding if possible. This will allow you to see the event locations, meet with your on-site wedding planner, and get to know the resort.
We will provide you with a list of top questions you should ask while visiting the resort.
Many of the resorts we work with will also offer discounted pricing for couples doing a site visit after they have signed a wedding contract.