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
You get our advice, guidance, and unparalleled knowledge all for free. Promise.
Don’t get tripped up in all the fine print. We’ll fight to ensure you get the BEST pricing and inclusions for your wedding package.
Lock in your dream wedding with a low deposit, and payment plans for you and your guests.
First, we’ll hop on a (free!) planning call together. We want to learn more about YOU—what kind of destination wedding are you dreaming of? How many guests will be cheering you on? What time of year do you want to travel? Have you ever worn socks with sandals?
Okay, not really on that last one … but we do go deep on our call. This way, we can match you with some breathtakingly beautiful, perfect-fit resorts.
After our call, you’ll get a few well-researched resort options from us, including cost estimates for your ceremony and reception, what your guests might pay for a 3-night stay, and what guest minimum you’ll have to meet to get free resort perks—like a complimentary room, cocktail reception, or special upgrades.
Once you pick your favorite resort, we’ll help you navigate the contract process with the resort and lock in the absolute best room block rate for your guests. We’ll also connect you with the resort’s wedding coordinator so you can start bringing your big day to life!
We’ll take care of all the travel arrangements for you, so you can sit back, relax, and online shop for a cute new swim suit. You’ll also get a link you can share with your guests that will allow them to book their own rooms with a click of a button. And for the inevitable questions that pop up, just direct them to us—pass along our phone number and email address and we’ll assist them.
Once you and your guests jet off to your sun-soaked destination, we’ll be back on dry land waiting to help if any issues arise. Simply reach out and we’ll get to work smoothing out any resort or travel hiccups, so you can focus on starting your happily ever after!






