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Destination Bride

Toronto, Ontario

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Alberto Sent on 09/05/2026

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Exceptional Service from Start to Finish

Planning a destination wedding is no small task, but thanks to Zerlene Mekdeci, our wedding at Dreams Onyx Punta Cana on April 27,,2026 was absolutely seamless and unforgettable.

From the very beginning, she was incredibly professional, patient, organized, and attentive to every detail. Coordinating travel and accommodations for our guests could have been overwhelming, but she handled everything with such care and efficiency that it allowed us to truly enjoy the experience leading up to our big day.

Her communication was always prompt, clear, and reassuring, and they went above and beyond to make sure every question was answered and every concern was handled. Her expertise and dedication made us feel completely supported throughout the entire process.

Because of her hard work, our wedding at Dreams Onyx in Punta Cana was everything we dreamed it would be and more. Our guests had an amazing experience, and we were able to focus on making memories instead of stressing over logistics.

We are beyond grateful and would highly recommend Zerlene to anyone planning a destination wedding or special trip. Thank you for helping make one of the most important moments of our lives absolutely perfect

Alberto and Lisa Ledesma
Rachel Sent on 15/04/2026

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Zerlene was absolutely wonderful to deal with! She was so helpful & knowledgeable! Even when airlines through unexpected wrenches in our original plans, she was right there helping us! & recommend a new resort that was so wonderful! She made our wedding trip with friends and family smooth and efficient!
Karen Sent on 03/03/2026

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High Fives for The Fives!

As a retired event planner (44 years)it was difficult to hand over the planning and details for my son and daughter in laws wedding to someone else. But, when I was introduced to Zerlene I felt completely at ease. Zerlene worked with us to find the perfect location for the wedding. She shared all the pros and cons and checked off all the boxes in helping us choose The Fives Beach Resort in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Zerlene was responsive and helpful throughout the planning process and all our guests appreciated her assistance. Everyone loved the hotel and facilities, our 65 guests ranged from infants to seniors and everyone found the resort accommodating for all our needs.

Once Zerlene introduced us to the Wedding Team at the Fives, we were at ease in all the planning details. Lots of choices and ways to make the day feel special. All the preferred vendors did a great job. The entire week was magical and the wedding day perfect.

Thanks Zerlene for your insight and guidance throughout the process.

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Mary Sent on 03/03/2026

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Mary & Steven's Punta Cana Wedding!

From the bottom of our hearts, we cannot say enough amazing things about our wedding planner, Zerlene. Planning a destination wedding in Punta Cana while juggling a long-distance relationship and completely crazy work hours felt overwhelming at first — but Zerlene made it not only manageable, she made it truly enjoyable.

From day one, she was organized, patient, and incredibly attentive. There were so many moments when I felt like my brain was going in a hundred different directions, and somehow she remembered every single detail I forgot. Every email, every timeline adjustment, every tiny décor choice, every vendor coordination — she handled it all flawlessly. It honestly felt like she cared about our wedding as much as we did.

Planning from afar can be stressful, but she made us feel completely at ease. She kept communication clear and consistent despite time differences and our unpredictable schedules. No matter how busy we were, she met us where we were and kept everything moving forward. I truly don’t know how we could have pulled off such a beautiful destination wedding without her guidance.

And the wedding day itself? Absolutely seamless. Everything flowed perfectly. We were able to be fully present, soak in every moment, and celebrate with our loved ones without worrying about a single detail. That peace of mind is priceless, and it’s entirely thanks to Zerlene.

Our Punta Cana wedding was more beautiful than we ever imagined, and so much of that magic was because of her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care. If you are considering a destination wedding — or honestly any wedding at all — do yourself a favor and hire Zerlene.

10/10 experience. We would recommend her a thousand times over. Thank you for making our dream wedding a reality 🤍
Tina Sent on 26/02/2026

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Destination Wedding in Playa del Carmen

Zerlene, our agent was fantastic! She was very helpful, informative and responsive throughout the entire process. She helped us find the perfect venue that met our all our needs- The Fives Resort, Playa del Carmen. And she even helped us get started with the wedding coordinators from the resort- there was no point where we were feeling lost. Thank you Zerlene!
Lauren Sent on 22/12/2025

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Destination Wedding in Punta Cana

Zerlene was hands down amazing. I found her on a whim on google, and after dealing with several other wedding travel coordinators, she put me at ease almost immediately. She always made herself available (day and night), guided me and my partner on processes that were complex and overwhelming, and thought of so many things that never even crossed my mind. Being a new bride was very overwhelming at first, but with Zerlene’s help she made everything flow seamlessly. I’d recommend her to anyone who is looking for a good wedding travel or wedding coordinator (as she does both). Her communication skills exceeded my expectations and she was so helpful on everything from start to end.
Tanya Sent on 28/04/2025

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Amazing Experience with Destination Bride and Zerlene!

When my fiancé and I first started looking into destination weddings, I reached out to a few different websites for information. Zerlene was by far the quickest to respond, and right from our very first phone call, I felt completely reassured — she clearly knew her stuff.

Throughout the entire planning process, Zerlene was incredibly responsive, attentive, and went out of her way to check in with me multiple times to make sure everything was on track. Her support made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and manageable.

If you’re planning a destination wedding, I highly recommend working with Destination Bride. You’ll be in great hands!
Emily Sent on 18/04/2025

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Highly recommend!

Zerlene was fantastic. From the minute we started working together she was prompt, professional, and incredibly helpful. She helped us organize an all-inclusive for about 20 of our wedding guests, and she truly managed everything. It was such a weight off of our shoulders with all of the other wedding planning we had to do. I can't recommend her enough if you are looking for someone to help with a destination wedding!
Carly Sent on 27/01/2025

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The best!!!!!!!

We absolutely loved working with Zerlene! She was so accommodating and helpful through our entire planning process and took away all of the wedding planning stress. She went above and beyond to be responsive and to help not only us but all of our guests to arrange travel plans and wedding plans. Zerlene made everything easier and genuinely cared about every detail. We were so lucky to have her and highly recommend her!
Thank you for everything Z!!!!! :)
-Carly & Rich
Nicole Sent on 17/12/2024

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Thank you for your help Z!

I wanted to take a moment to thank Z for all of her help in finding a great resort for us. She was extremely helpful in putting together our timelines and layouts and offered fantastic advice throughout the process. She was always available to meet with us when we had questions and responded promptly to every email.
Even when we ran into some issues as a group on the way there due to weather, and once we were there one couple had issues, Z was great and super helpful, quick to respond providing suggestions and guiding us through the situation.

We truly appreciate her support and dedication in making everything run smoothly!