Michelle and Paradise Planning helped to make our wedding magical - so much more than we could have dreamed. She was encouraging from our first phone call and helped us decide just how to plan our STJ destination wedding. Michelle had recommendations for wonderful vendors who all added to the magic of our wedding - photographer, floral/decor, DJ, hair & make up, and taxi transportation. Her knowledge of the restaurants and chefs and managers led to us having an amazing reception at STJ Speakeasy. She was able to help us with late vendor requests; connecting us with a fantastic videographer, finding a baker who could make us a gluten free wedding cake, and delivering a full length mirror when we found out our condo didn't have one. We're convinced that she even had control of the weather - when the clouds started coming in while doing wedding party photos on the beach, the rain held until she got us all to our taxis, and was over by the time we got to the reception.
Michelle was able to answer our questions/emails, which leading up to the wedding became more frequent. Her knowledge of wedding planning was evident in that she knew what questions to ask us at every stage of planning, and what information to provide us before we even ever considered it. And she always reassured us that everything was going to plan, and would continue to do so. Once the wedding day arrived, we were able to enjoy it with our friends and family while all of Michelle's moving pieces seemed to happen effortlessly around us.
We would highly recommend working with Michelle and Paradise Planning, her experience and professionalism, calm and relaxing demeanor, and wedding day hype and enthusiasm were invaluable for our special day.
Karen & Dave - married 2/26/26

Michelle and her team were so wonderful!!! We are so happy we booked their services!

We had a great experience working with Michelle. She was organized, responsive, and helped ensure our wedding day ran smoothly. The day itself turned out beautifully, and we were able to relax and enjoy it knowing the details were handled. We appreciate her support and would recommend her to couples looking for a solid, dependable planner.

Michelle & her team made all of our dreams come true! A destination wedding seems scary & stressful, but they made sure I was relaxed, while also as involved as I possible could be. She has something for every budget and every vision. I would recommend Paradise Planning over and over again!

I was honestly hesitant about the cost and went back and forth on whether I really needed a planner since our wedding was small—but I am SO happy we decided to book Michelle. The day of a wedding is stressful enough, and my biggest wish was to be present and not glued to my phone or acting as the point of contact. Michelle made that possible. She handled every vendor with ease, kept us on schedule, and checked in often to make sure we were both feeling good. I didn’t have to worry about a single detail—she had it all covered. Michelle truly went above and beyond so we could simply enjoy the day, and I can’t recommend her enough!

We thank Michelle from the bottom of our heart, which are so full because of her incredible service and helping us connect with our loved ones on a day that was very special to us.

Having a destination wedding in a remote location, always has a challenges, however, there were none too great for Michelle. Her professionalism, dedication and attention detail made our day one that we will never forget as we were able to immerse ourselves in the moment.

Thank you, Michelle.

We couldn’t have asked for a better person to help bring our dream destination wedding to life than Michelle. From the very beginning, she was warm, professional, and completely in tune with our vision. Planning a wedding from afar can be stressful, but Michelle made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. She knows everyone on St. John and connects you with the best vendors in the USVI.

Every detail—from the ceremony location and decor to vendor coordination—was executed beautifully. Michelle has a true gift for organization, creativity, and calm under pressure, which allowed us to fully enjoy every moment without worry.

What made the experience even more special is that Michelle also served as our officiant. Her words during the ceremony were heartfelt, personal, and perfectly reflected our relationship. Months on our guests continue to rave about our wedding, and especially the ceremony.

If you’re considering a destination wedding in St. John, I can’t recommend Michelle highly enough. She goes above and beyond in every possible way. We are forever grateful to her for making our wedding day unforgettable.

We knew from our first phone call with Michelle that she was the exact person we needed to not only plan our wedding but our entire wedding weekend. She has so many connections with vendors on the island. She was able to take our vision and put us in contact with the exact vendors we needed to match that vision. We felt so calm and prepared for the weekend and that is all thanks to Michelle’s organization. We truly couldn’t have planned this without her, she made everything feel so effortless for us. You absolutely need Michelle and her team for your wedding planning needs!!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Michelle and her team for our nontraditional wedding week in St. John, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better planner. From the very beginning, she was incredible—professional, organized, and so in tune with our vision.

What really set her apart was how well she knows the island. Her local knowledge was invaluable, and every vendor she recommended went above and beyond for us. Whether it was helping us find florist or photographers, getting shuttles, suggesting creative touches, or making sure every detail flowed seamlessly, she was always ten steps ahead.

Thanks to her, our wedding week felt relaxed, personal, and absolutely unforgettable. We’re so grateful for everything she did and couldn’t recommend her more highly to anyone planning a special event in St. John.

From our first call until the end of our wedding we felt sooo supported by the paradise planning team! Planning a destination wedding can be stressful, I can confidently say that thanks to Michelle and team we felt at ease throughout the entire planning process and especially day of!! We got to be fully present and totally enjoy every moment. All of the vendors we worked with for our April 2024 wedding at the Hills St.John were incredibly professional, kind and talented. Brooke Heikkila (usvi photographer), Ben at vivid productions, passion fruit chefs, Bud and roses fiori, in the sand band, all amazing!!! Michelle was so helpful in connecting us with the best vendors and guiding us to wedding day. Can’t recommend paradise planning enough to anyone considering a wedding in the USVI!! 💗💗💗