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Jen DeFranco
TRAVEL SPECIALIST
Your wedding day is one of life's most meaningful moments—and the journey leading up to it should feel just as exciting, not overwhelming.
As an award-winning travel advisor with more than 10 years of experience, I specialize in helping couples plan unforgettable destination weddings, dream honeymoons, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures with confidence and ease. My goal is simple: to take the stress out of travel planning so you can focus on celebrating your love story.
Whether you're envisioning an intimate ceremony on a white-sand beach, a luxurious all-inclusive wedding surrounded by family and friends, or a honeymoon filled with relaxation, adventure, or a little of both, I'll help bring your vision to life. Together, we'll explore destinations, resorts, and experiences that align with your style, priorities, and budget.
Imagine standing barefoot in the sand as the ocean breeze drifts by and the sun sets over the Caribbean Sea. Or picture waking up as newlyweds in an overwater bungalow, or exploring the streets of Italy hand-in-hand, or setting sail on a romantic cruise to destinations you've always dreamed of visiting. Wherever your story begins, I'll help you create a journey that feels uniquely yours.
With trusted industry partnerships and firsthand destination knowledge, I provide personalized recommendations, expert guidance, and dedicated support throughout the planning process. From selecting the perfect destination and resort to coordinating travel arrangements and answering questions along the way, you'll have an experienced advocate by your side every step of the journey.
Best of all, my travel planning services are complimentary when you book your travel with me—providing you with professional expertise, personalized service, and peace of mind without additional planning fees.
Your wedding and honeymoon should be filled with excitement, anticipation, and beautiful memories—not endless hours of research and uncertainty.
Let's create something extraordinary together.
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Jen DeFranco
Travel Specialist
Jen is an award winning travel advisor who combined her background in marketing and planning with her love for creating meaningful travel experiences. She has 10 years in the travel industry and hundreds of 5 star client trips curated.
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Demetra R
5.0
6/24/2026
Jen was a pleasure to work with for planning our honeymoon to Ireland and Greece. She’s extremely knowledgeable and provided us with so many great options. She tailored our experie...
nce to exactly what we were looking for. The airline canceled our flight the day before leaving and she made the flight change as stress-free as possible for us. We would highly recommend her!
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McKenna R
5.0
6/24/2026
Jen was our travel advisor for our destination wedding in the Dominican Republic, and we truly could not have asked for a better person to guide us through the process. From start ...
to finish, she took so much stress off our shoulders and made every aspect of planning feel seamless and manageable.
Her communication was exceptional—she was always responsive, answered every question we had, and kept us informed every step of the way. She did an amazing job coordinating travel arrangements for our guests, ensuring everyone had the information they needed and that everything stayed organized and on track.
Jen's professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made such a difference throughout our wedding planning journey. We are incredibly grateful for all of her hard work and support, and we cannot recommend her highly enough.
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