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About

ISWD Events + Travel is an event planning company and travel agency in Austin, Texas. These award-winning professionals help every couple experience a celebration that effortlessly reflects their individuality in their favorite destination. This dedicated team of event planners strives to create the destination wedding you've always envisioned.

Experience

Carmela Hartman is a seasoned event planner and owner of the business. With over two decades of experience in the travel and events industry, Carmela has planned several local weddings, destinataions weddings, corporate events and elopements. Having founded this business in 2001, Carmela and her team work closely with every couple to ensure their specific style and requirements are met.

Services Offered

ISWD Events + Travel offers a range of services to match your preferred style. From laidback beach receptions to glamorous ceremonies on the picturesque island of Greece, these specialists can create a celebration that best reflects your special relationship. Some of their travel and event planning services include Group travels, Romantic Honeymoons, Girl trips, Bachelorette parties, Milestones, or Full Service Destination wedding planning.

What You'll Love About ISWD Events + Travel

In addition to servicing Austin and its local community, these hard-working professionals can create unforgettable events in a list of stunning locations abroad. These gorgeous destinations include Mexico, Greece, Italy, the Maldives, Bali, South of France, and South America. The options are truly endless with ISWD Events + Travel.

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Frequently asked questions

What types of travel do you specialize in?

Destination Weddings
Group Travel / Tours
Honeymoons
Luxury Trips

What destinations do you specialize in?

Asia
Caribbean
Central America
Dominican Republic
East Europe
Hawaii
Mexico
Middle East
North America
Pacific Islands
South America
West Europe

What travel services do you provide?

Emergency Assistance
Travel Insurance

Reviews of ISWD Events + Travel

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ISWD, led by Carmela, is highly praised for its exceptional event planning and travel coordination services. Carmela is described as efficient, responsive, and detail-oriented, ensuring stress-free experiences for various occasions, including weddings and luxury trips. Clients appreciate her dedication, ability to produce unforgettable events, and talent in organizing intricate travel logistics. ISWD receives consistent recommendations for its personalized and top-tier services, making it a standout choice for those seeking seamless event planning and travel arrangements.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

ISWD, led by Carmela, is highly praised for its exceptional event planning and travel coordination services. Carmela is described as efficient, responsive, and detail-oriented, ensuring stress-free experiences for various occasions, including weddings and luxury trips. Clients appreciate her dedication, ability to produce unforgettable events, and talent in organizing intricate travel logistics. ISWD receives consistent recommendations for its personalized and top-tier services, making it a standout choice for those seeking seamless event planning and travel arrangements.

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Justine Sent on 11/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best travel agency!

ISWD helped us tremendously with organizing our room block for wedding guests, helped us and our guests with the room booking/traveling process, and walked us through wedding planning as well! ISWD was there every step of the way and we would definitely recommend them to everyone!
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Chunhua Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Carmela arranged our trip to Oaxaca. She arranged some fun days trips during our stay. The driver and guide came to hotel to pick us up and drop us of

Carmela does such a good job of making sure that everything is taken care of. She also has a good way of working with the vendors to get that little extra attention from them. She does all this and has a great time with you. Her energy is infectious.
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Natalhaver Sent on 12/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Carmela is fantastic

If you are looking to have a destination wedding this is the way to go. Carmela is fast and efficient at responding and getting you answers. She will have everything ready and set up for you. You will have to do very little work and you can just enjoy your time and your experience. I have used her several times as have many of my clients for travel and weddings. She is fabulous. 100% recommend.
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Jay B. Sent on 12/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

She is fantastic

Carmella makes sure that everything is covered on trips. She politely but persistently makes sure all the vendors do what they say and she gets so much out of them. She does it with such a smile it makes everyone happy.
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Mariana Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful trip to UNICO Riviera Maya

I cannot express enough gratitude for Carmelo‘s incredible help in planning a surprise birthday trip for my husband, which coincided with the Superbia Summer at the UNICO Resort. From the very beginning, Carmela a beacon of creativity and organization, ensuring every detail was perfect.

The trip was an absolute success and it wouldn’t have been possible without Carmela’s expertise and hard work. If you’re looking for someone who can turn your vision into reality with grace and precision, Carmela is the person to go to.

Thank you Carmela, for making my husband’s birthday celebration an unforgettable experience!

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Jason Sent on 12/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

White Glove Service and an amazing Mexican Experience!

Carmela was amazing from start to finish. She coordinated our entire trip where all we had to do was show up. And even that was a challenge because we were late getting to the airport. I reached out to Carmela and she was incredibly responsive and helpful getting us another flight. Again, this was our fault, but she was amazing at finding a solution.
By the time we made it there we were treated to an exclusive, beautiful resort completely tailored to our needs and desires during our vacation. We will never use another travel service again!
Clarissa
Clarissa Sent on 12/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless Group Travel Coordination for an Unforgettable Wedding in Mexico

Carmela did an outstanding job coordinating our group travel for a wedding destination in Mexico. She handled all the details effortlessly, from hotel accommodations to flights and transportation. Her thorough planning made everything go smoothly, and the trip was truly unforgettable! I would absolutely recommend her services every time.
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Melissa Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love Travel with ISWD

I’ve been fortunate to experience luxury travel with ISWD. Carmela is very passionate about ensuring quality experiences with hotels and professional tours with knowledgeable guides. She planned a fabulous trip to Portugal and Northern Morocco for us. She found great places to stay in some of the most beautiful Riad to get the full cultural experience. It was my Fiancée’s first international trip and our first big trip together. She makes the international travel less stressful with her experience navigating necessary paperwork or travel visas if required and ensures safe transportation to the destination on arrival. I can’t wait to book another vacation with ISWD
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Jyoti Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended!

Carmela is the best at her job and always puts her whole heart and soul into every event she produces. I have two of her events and they were both so well organized, fun and extremely beautiful.
Hiring this company is the best decision you can make for your special event.
Aaliyah
Aaliyah Sent on 12/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The dreamiest honeymoon destination

Carmela is amazing! She is quick to respond, attentive, and really goes out of her way to make sure her clients feel valued. This is 5th booking we’ve done with Carmela and every time, she does not disappoint. We tell Carmela what we want, and she gives us the best of the best every single time.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

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