Meet Shannon,

Your Personal Destination Wedding Planner

Hi, I’m Shannon Vega! Owner of Your Big Day Away! I’m an award-winning travel advisor, certified destination wedding specialist, and—most importantly—I was a destination wedding bride myself. Which means I’ve been in your shoes (or sandals, if you’re tying the knot on the beach!). So I know what it’s like to start dreaming of saying “I do” in a picture-perfect paradise, surrounded by smiling (and teary-eyed) friends and family. And—I know what it’s like being left to figure out alllll the logistics that lead up to your big day all by yourself.

That’s where I come in. I’m here to make your beach-y wedding dreams come true—for you and your guests. Because here’s the secret I learned planning my own destination wedding—it’s not just “our day.” It’s everyone’s day. I was thrilled to walk down that white sand aisle, yes. But I was just as thrilled to spend the entire weekend surrounded by the friends and family we loved.

That’s why, when I work with my own destination wedding clients, their guests’ experience becomes my TOP priority. I’ll make sure that when you get hitched, it goes off without a hitch. And that you and your loved ones have the absolute time of your lives after the ceremony. Because this isn’t just a wedding—it’s a sun-kissed, love-fueled, seaside c-e-l-e-b-r-a-t-i-o-n.

So get ready to party, together! I’ll make it happen with ease.

— Shannon

Start Here:  
Right This Way 
To Your Big Day

Schedule your FREE 30-minute planning call with Shannon now or email shannon@ourbigdayaway.com Let’s chat dream destinations, “wow”-worthy resorts, and how we can effortlessly pull together the wedding you’ve been yearning for.

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Testimonials

AngelaHenriquez
highly communicative
Our agent (Shannon) was highly communicative which was VERY helpful, worked closely with me when I had issues, and was extremely professional and helpful the entire time.
Stephanie & David
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helpful with quick responses
Shannon has been very helpful with quick responses and answering a LOT of questions! I'm very happy with everything so far!!!
Barbra & Al
LaurieMercer
Did a great job!
Shannon, our wedding specialist, did a great job. She was quick to respond to any of my questions, and had great communication with me the entire time. She also answered all my guests questions.
Sally & James
L.T Pirtle wedding june 2014
PHENOMENAL
Oh my goodness Shannon is PHENOMENAL. Everything I would want in a planner she never made me feel like I was unorganized or confused she was so understanding and helpful. I wish I could work with her throughout the process!!!!
Michelle & Mike
PatriceClark
Great experience
Our destination weddings contact, Shannon, was amazing. Always helpful, quick to respond, and always nice. Great experience. The second destination wedding we've gone through in which she was our contact and would love to do it again.
Lauren & Ivan
BrittanyMarsh
absolutely magical
Thank you for facilitating the resort logistics. We may have had some travel issues, but thank you immensely for stepping in with USA transfers. Our wedding was absolutely magical. Also, special thanks for putting in the request for the rooftop jacuzzi AMAZING!
Sara and Evan
CherinaLee
everything went perfectly!
We just arrived back from Mexico yesterday. Just wanted to say a huge thanks for all the help in getting us and all of our guests down there. It was absolutely amazing and everything went perfectly! Everyone loved the resort.
Jessica

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