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Destination Wedding Specialists

Ateet Ahuja

Indian Destination Wedding Inc

Ateet and his team have been at the forefront of planning culturally diverse destination weddings since the mid-1990s. As a recognized expert in South Asian weddings, he brings a profound understanding of the cultural nuances that define these vibrant and meaningful celebrations. His expertise encompasses every aspect of the event—from traditional cuisine and attire to music and customs—ensuring each wedding is both authentic and memorable. Ateet is also highly skilled in contract negotiation and vendor relations, having built strong partnerships with leading all-inclusive resort brands and top-tier vendors specializing in South Asian weddings.

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Andrea Norfolk

Shoreline Destinations

As President of Shoreline Destinations and a member of ASTA and DWHSA, Andrea leads a seasoned, well-traveled team that designs personalized vacations and destination weddings across the Caribbean and Mexico. With hundreds of trips planned, Andrea delivers seamless, unforgettable experiences that inspire clients to disconnect, explore the world, and fall in love with travel.

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Mario M. Lopez

Destination Weddings Expert

Mario M. Lopez is the President of Destination Weddings Expert and an Instructor at Destination Wedding University. With a strong background in operations and advertising, Mario has combined his expertise with his passion for the industry to help hundreds of couples bring their dream weddings to life. Beyond serving clients, he has also empowered hundreds of travel advisors to grow thriving businesses and design the lives they envision. When he’s not teaching or planning weddings, Mario enjoys discovering new restaurants, exploring the world, and spending time with his dog, Max.

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Cheryl & Shea Bailey

Yellow Umbrella Events

Meet Shea & Cheryl Bailey, the duo behind Yellow Umbrella Events, a multi-million dollar group travel agency based in the Heart of Texas, that specializes in Mexico destination weddings. 

Cheryl Bailey is an entrepreneur, travel industry speaker, and the founder of Yellow Umbrella Events. She and her husband have built a multi-million-dollar agency that helps couples and group leaders plan unforgettable international events. With a warm but direct approach, she is passionate about helping people stop putting off their dreams and start living them.

Shea Bailey is the co-owner of Yellow Umbrella Events, where he focuses on the operational side of group travel to Mexico’s best all-inclusive resorts. With years of experience in travel logistics, Shea develops systems that ensure every group has a smooth and stress-free experience from start to finish. Known for his practical problem-solving and steady presence, he’s the behind-the-scenes force that keeps operations running seamlessly. Fun fact: Shea’s idea of a perfect day is exploring a new destination with Cheryl and ending the day in a sauna and cold plunge!

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Misti marquette & Colin cooke

Founders, Bohemia Weddings + Travel

Misti and Colin are a husband-and-wife team originally from the US, but thriving in the Riviera Maya’s destination wedding industry for over 12 years. By using their experience and expertise in destination weddings, along with a keen understanding of social media marketing and SEO, they recently expanded into the wedding travel agency sector. They are grateful for the opportunity to serve couples and for the exponential growth their passion and hard work have brought to their business.

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2025 Collection

The third issue of the Save The Date Collection continues to be an enthralling source, taking you on a journey through breathtaking destinations and offering ample wedding inspiration.