About this vendor
We’re two sisters, two past destination wedding brides, and one heart behind Our Destination Weddings (ODW). We’ve felt the excitement, the nerves, and the magic that come with saying “I do” away from home, and that’s exactly why we love what we do.
For over a decade, we’ve helped couples plan effortless, unforgettable weddings across the Caribbean and Mexico. As award-winning and top-producing travel specialists for ten consecutive years, we bring not only experience but genuine care.
Our couples quickly become family. We laugh with you, celebrate with you, and make sure you always feel supported. What started as our shared love for travel and connection has become something much bigger — a lifelong passion for helping others create their view from forever.
With love,
Carol & Carolisa
Our Destination Weddings (ODW)
Our Destination Weddings is a travel specialist based in Cypress, TX.
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Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Working with Our Destination Weddings was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We primarily worked with Carol, but her sister Carolisa was equally a pleasure - togeth...
er they make an incredible team. From the very first intro call, we felt at ease. Carol spoke from real experience, having planned her own destination wedding, and that insight showed every step of the way. Through Carol’s thorough research and strong industry connections, we felt fully confident choosing Dreams Macao Beach after reviewing a few other resort options. The way she broke everything down made the decision clear and easy.
Carol was also extremely responsive over email, always anticipating potential issues before they reached us. Our guests felt the same level of care - many shared how grateful they were to get their questions answered patiently and receive guidance through the process. A few guests needed to adjust their dates, and the team handled those changes quickly and without stress. The payment plans were a huge help for budgeting, and the custom wedding website they built made everything simple for our guests. What really stood out, though, was their consistency, kindness, and professionalism. Every interaction made it clear that they truly care about their couples and want the entire experience - from booking to travel to check-in - to be seamless. We’re incredibly grateful for Carol, Carolisa, and the entire Our Destination Weddings team. They made our celebration not just possible, but smooth, organized, and enjoyable for everyone involved. Highly recommend! Photos by: Punta Cana Storytellers.
We couldn't have asked for a better travel agency to help us plan our destination wedding! From the very beginning, the team was organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in ma...
king our dream wedding a reality.
Carol was always there whenever we needed !
They handled all of the travel arrangements smoothly, answered every question we had, and made the entire process stress-free for us and our guests. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and friendly service gave us complete confidence every step of the way.
Our wedding was everything we had hoped for, and we know we couldn't have done it without their support and expertise. We are incredibly grateful for all of their hard work and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a destination wedding or special trip. Thank you for helping create memories we'll cherish forever!
Carol and Carolisa were so professional and were readily available to answer any and all questions for our guests! We were relieved to know we didn’t have to worry about communicat...
ing travel details or any pertinent details regarding the hotel stay to our guests and they were well prepared upon arrival! You cannot go wrong in using Our Destination Weddings as your travel agent!
As I navigated planning my wedding, I searched social media and several websites to help find the best booking agency for my group. Our Destination Weddings consistently had great ...
reviews for their attentiveness and professionalism, which ultimately led me to choose them.
I started my journey with Our Destination Weddings about a year and a half before my April 2026 wedding. Initially, I had between 85 and 90 guests interested in attending, and from the very beginning, the process was easy and smooth. My booking agent and group coordinator was Carol, and she was absolutely amazing—helpful, encouraging, knowledgeable, and always available when I needed assistance.
Carol made the entire process seamless. She handled all the work, including creating a personalized website with a booking link that I could share with my guests. I didn’t have to worry about travel arrangements and could focus on planning my wedding.
Then came the devastating Jamaican storm of October 2025. Initially, the resort I booked intended to remain open. However, about 30 days later, they announced they would be closing for a time period beyond my wedding date. I didn’t want to move the wedding to another country, and there were very few alternative options available on the island.
Carol was incredible throughout this entire situation. She kept me levelheaded, and while I knew I wasn’t her only client dealing with this challenge, she always made me feel like I was. Honestly, had it not been for Carol, I was so frustrated by the uncertainty surrounding the resort change that I may not have ended up having the reception I originally envisioned and wanted.
We found a new resort and ODW completely transferred my entire group. They handled all the legwork, secured the contracts with the new resort, and managed the details without placing any additional stress on me. It was definitely a stressful time, but without someone like Carol assisting me, I truly don’t know what I would have done.
There were several times when I wanted to throw in the towel, but Carol was always there to encourage me to keep moving forward. She continually reassured me that my day would come, that it would be beautiful, and that everything we were going through would ultimately be worth it.
After the resort change, additional deposits were required that hadn’t been part of the original plan. Even then, Carol and her team were incredibly accommodating. They worked with guests to create payment schedules that worked for everyone. Transportation was arranged, travel plans were finalized, and every detail was put into place. I truly didn’t have to worry about a thing.
Traveling to Jamaica and getting to the resort was seamless. They absolutely knocked it out of the park when it came to their responsibilities and support.
My wedding day was beautiful. Everyone had an amazing time, and everything went off without a hitch.
I would absolutely recommend Our Destination Weddings to anyone planning a destination wedding. The only unfortunate part is that you can’t specifically request Carol and are instead assigned an agent. If I did it again, I’d want Carol..
Carol is caring, encouraging, and full of great advice whenever difficult decisions need to be made. If you’re planning a destination wedding and want a team that will advocate for you, handle the details, and help ensure everything is exactly the way you envision it, Our Destination Weddings is the company to use.
The team of Our Destination Weddings went above and beyond to make traveling to our destination wedding in Punta Cana, DR so easy! Our curated website made it easy for our guests t...
o book and took care of all of the major and minor details so we didn't have to. We would highly recommend this duo to anyone planning their destination wedding!
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We cannot recommend Carol & Carolisa enough! Planning a destination wedding comes with a million moving parts, and having them in our corner made such a difference throughou...
t the entire process.
From helping us choose the PERFECT resort to assisting our guests with travel arrangements and questions along the way, they were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive. Choosing the right resort is such a huge decision for a destination wedding, and they absolutely guided us in the right direction — our wedding weekend was everything we dreamed of and more!
Our guests had an amazing experience, travel went smoothly, and everyone is STILL talking about how incredible the trip was (and asking when “part 2” is happening 😂).
Planning a destination wedding can be stressful at times, but Carol & Carolisa truly cared about making sure everything came together and that we had the best experience possible. We are so grateful for all of their help, guidance, patience, and hard work throughout this journey.
If you’re planning a destination wedding, group trip, honeymoon, or vacation — look no further. We would recommend them over and over again and can’t wait to work with them again in the future!
Thank you both for helping make the best weekend of our lives possible! 🤍
Planning a destination wedding can be overwhelming, especially when you have a large group traveling. Our Destination Weddings seamlessly helped organize our travel website, room b...
lock, and hotel transfers to/from. If anyone had a question, they were extremely responsive, handling everything without bother the bride (much appreciated). They definitely know what they are doing and provide such calming wisdom in a naturally hectic wedding planning process!
When I decided to have a destination wedding, I had no idea where to start. I spoke with several different people, but Our Destination Wedding felt like the best fit.
I started wi...
th a consultation with Carol, and she was so helpful in answering all of my questions. She assisted with getting me connected to the resort when communication was difficult. After two weeks of trying to solidify a date, Carol was able to help secure it and get consistent communication moving.
From the room block, guest questions, travel concerns, and everything else that came up, Carol was always available to assist. I highly recommend their services. The customer service was amazing, and I have no complaints.
The website was easy for guests to use, and the booking process was seamless. I absolutely loved working with them and would use them all over again. Even when two rooms canceled the week before the wedding, they were a huge help with communicating with the resort and assisting us through the process.
Wedding Location: Dreams Onyx / Punta Cana, DR (4/11/26)
Highly recommend!
These ladies were great. We discussed what I wanted and the budget I wanted to stay within. They actually helped me narrow down the resorts and I picked the best I felt worked for ...
my vision and budget. They were fast at responding to my emails and all of my questions. And even more helpful once my guest started booking their rooms and flights. They helped me keep up and track my guest count so that I didnt go over my budget. And they also kept me in the loop when I reached certain perks. Overall great experience. I was married in the DR May 2026. And although nothing went as planned it all went there way it was supposed to and I wouldn't change a thing.
Our Destination Weddings was a huge help throughout our destination wedding planning process. Carol and Carolisa were supportive, responsive, and always willing to help. They made ...
planning from afar much less stressful and helped us through every step. We’re so thankful for their help and would definitely recommend them to other couples planning a destination wedding.
Omg I cannot say thank you enough to the amazing ODW team. They were our 1st step in the planning process and easily the best wedding decision we made. ODW came highly recommended ...
in many Mexico/Jamaica/Carribbean wedding groups so it was an easy yes for us after our 1st consult. They made everything with our wedding in Mexico an absolute breeze. Between helping us choose the resort, to countless emails in between, getting our loved ones there, etc it was just a great experience. These ladies are the sweetest, hardest working team and our guests have expressed wanting to use them for all their travel needs going forward. You will not be disappointed!!
A huge shoutout to Carol and the Our Destination Weddings team!
When I first began the wedding planning process, I had no idea what to expect, especially when planning a wedding ...
out of the country. I got married in Cancun MX at Dreams Riviera Cancun, and it was absolutely beautiful. From my very first meeting with Carol, I knew I was in good hands. The entire team was incredibly professional, organized, and excellent with follow-up.
I especially appreciated being able to ask Carol for her personal opinion. As a destination bride herself, she offered thoughtful insight that truly helped shape my big day. That level of care and experience made all the difference.
The team was always responsive, supportive, and genuinely invested in making sure everything went smoothly. I can truly say the ODW team relieved so much stress when it came to booking and coordination.
If you’re considering a destination wedding, I highly recommend working with them
When I got engaged in July 2024, I knew I wanted our wedding to be outside of the US. When we decided to have it in Punta Cana, DR, I knew I would need as much help as possible whe...
n it came to travel. As a type A, I couldn't wrap my head around how much work needed to be done to ensure my guests knew everything necessary to book their trip & get to Punta Cana with little to no hiccups.
I was referred to ODW through Rachel, the wedding planner at Kukua Beach Club (the venue I booked). Upon our initial consultation, Carol was extremely knowledgeable & honest about expectations, and gave us a clear overview of the process.
Throughout the entire planning process, Carol & Carolisa were instrumental to keeping me at ease. They created the travel page for us, where guests could go to book their rooms. They also gathered flight information, payments, and sent reminders on everything related to travel, including airport transfers. They were able to accommodate changes guests made to their booking, and were responsive to many of our guests questions. When the wedding got closer, they sent email reminders about airport transfers & the required E-ticket. It was a HUGE weight off of my shoulders.
Although the resort they recommended didn't end up meeting our expectations, Carol made sure she understood my concerns. She helped facilitate communication between me and resort, and stepped in when necessary. She followed up with me even after the wedding and made sure I was still receiving support.
I wouldn't recommend ODW enough! Thanks to them, I truly had the best and smoothest time traveling to my wedding.
Carolina truly fought for me every step of the way. She made sure all of my guests’ bookings and room rates were successfully transferred to the new hotel, with prices matched exac...
tly as promised. I cannot recommend ODW enough. They took so much stress off my shoulders and handled the entire situation like total pros. Any time I needed something—even in the days leading up to the wedding—Carolina was just a quick call away and always answered. Thank you so much for everything
We had an excellent experience working with ODW for our destination wedding. They helped us manage the room block for all our guests seamlessly, and their ability to communicate in...
both English and Spanish truly made a difference by eliminating any language barriers. They were incredibly responsive and always quick to reply to emails, even while on vacation. We truly felt supported every step of the way. ODW absolutely earned 5 stars, and we would recommend them with our eyes closed!
Our experience working with Our Destination Weddings was absolutely seamless and worry-free for our Punta Cana wedding! They took care of booking the rooms for all of our guests an...
d making the arrangements for our transportation to the resort. There was not a single hiccup and I loved the transportation company (my husband could have talked to them for hours about baseball!) If you want someone to take care of your travel arrangements, Carol and team truly make it easy!
Our Destination Weddings with Carol, Carolisa, and their incredible team was nothing short of amazing! They turned our wedding weekend into a seamless, joy-filled, and unforgettabl...
e celebration—so much so that our guests are already asking us to make it an annual tradition. Their warmth, professionalism, and expert coordination made everything feel effortless. We loved every second and can’t wait to work with them again on our family trip next summer!
Photo Credit: @m.e.photofilms
Venue: @breathlessrivieracancun
Planner: @emmaweddings82
Working with Carol and Carolisa has been a breeze and such a pleasure! They were so helpful with a process none of us have taken before. It was a group of 25 of us and the communic...
ation for everywhere was great! They helped us plan the stay and wedding of our dreams! 100% would give them 5 stars again and again!
We had the best experience working with Carol Ebua at ODW. They helped us choose the perfect destination for our wedding. It was absolutely gorgeous and exactly what we were lookin...
g for.
They also took care of setting up a room block for our guests, which made things so much easier for everyone. Planning a destination wedding can be overwhelming, but they made the whole process smooth and stress-free.
Super helpful, responsive, and easy to work with from start to finish. If you’re planning a trip or a wedding, definitely reach out to them. We’re so glad we did!
Working with Carol (and her sister Carol!) was one of the most meaningful parts of my entire wedding journey. My destination wedding at the Royalton Riviera Cancun would not have b...
een the same without them. The value was incredible — they worked within my budget, fought for the best rates, and made sure my guests had options they were comfortable with. Every penny felt like it went toward peace of mind.
But what truly set them apart was their heart. Their professionalism was perfection, but their attitude… that’s what changed everything for me. They were patient, warm, and supportive in a way that felt so personal. We talked almost every day, and now that the wedding is over, I genuinely miss our conversations. It felt like losing a little piece of my daily routine, because they weren’t just planning my trip — they were walking through the entire experience with me.
When negative reviews started coming out about the resort after I booked, I was overwhelmed and scared. Carol never let me spiral. She reassured me, kept me grounded, and reminded me that everything would work out. And she was right.
She handled every single guest, even the difficult ones, with unbelievable grace. She made me feel understood, taken care of, and never alone in the process.
Carol didn’t feel like a travel agent… she felt like a sister. And I will always be grateful for her.
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15631 SAND BLUESTEM DRIVE, Cypress, TX
Our Destination Weddings