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Dayna Sent on 11/03/2024The best wedding planner out there!!
Chantal and her team are the absolute best!!! My husband and I were blown away how they turned our dream wedding into reality. They were all very professional and eased all our stress from the beginning planning stages up until the day of the wedding. Being from New York where weddings are such huge extravagant events our guests were so amazed by all the details they thought they were at a wedding back home (except the fact they were in paradise). They truly made our special day the best day ever and my husband and I will forever be grateful. I recommend Chantal and her team to anyone wanting a stress free one in a life time beautiful wedding! -
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Amelia Sent on 07/19/2025Just the Two of Us Elopement
Hi! Amelia and David here. We are two small town Alabama natives who wanted to ditch the traditional wedding route and get married in the sand. We are so grateful for Veronica and Paolo with the As You Wish Destinations team of fairies to make our day unforgettable in the most positive ways. Veronica and Paolo communicated with us via Skype monthly prior to our arrival on the island and then had an in person meeting once we arrived. My bouquet was exactly as I asked for. The beach ceremony was perfect. The ceremony was intimate and heartfelt just as we had wanted. Thank you so much for coordinating our wedding timeline and making our special day flawless and beautiful. -
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Amelia Sent on 06/11/2025Just the two of us Elopement
Small town girl for Alabama, married her college sweetheart. Veronica was so amazing with all of the planning. Flowers were stunning - just as I asked for. Ceremony was perfect. She helped plan a travel itinerary for taking pictures I booked my own photographer for 5 hours of coverage. We had a simple beachside sunset wedding that was intimate with the wedding planner, officiant, and photographer present. Now I’m just a happily married lady! 🥰 -
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Erika Sent on 05/13/2025
Our Dream Wedding
We cannot thank Chantal and the entire As You Wish team enough for helping make our dream wedding come true. From the very beginning, Chantal brought our vision to life with such care, creativity, and attention to detail. Her professionalism, warmth, and calm presence made the entire planning process feel seamless and enjoyable.
On our wedding day, everything was executed flawlessly—we truly felt like guests at our own wedding, able to be fully present and soak in every magical moment. The day was more beautiful than we ever imagined, and we owe so much of that to Chantal and her team.
If you’re looking for a team that goes above and beyond, listens to your needs, and brings your unique vision to life, look no further. We are forever grateful to As You Wish for making our wedding day unforgettable. -
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Jennifer Sent on 07/10/2024
25 Year Renewal of Vows
We would highly recommend "As You Wish" to help with your wedding and/or renewal of vows. We wanted a small and intimate renewal ceremony on a beautiful beach on Saint Maarten with our immediate family. We loved how both Veronica and Chantel met with us beforehand and took the time to get to know us. They also sent us questions to help us reflect on the past 25 years. This helped them to know us as a couple. This added such a personal touch when it came time for Chantel to officiate our ceremony. She mentioned these personal reflections during the ceremony, which truly added so much to the ceremony. Chantel also met with us at our hotel the day after we arrived at Saint Maarten. She calmed our nerves and offered suggestions to help make our day perfect. Chantel not only made our ceremony beautiful, but she also took the extra time to make reservations at the beautiful Sunset Cafe for cocktails and dinner reservations for our family. She was amazing and she made our day so beautiful and unforgettable.
We also added the service of having a photographer with Alex. (Julien Alexandre) He was professional, kind, and truly fun to work with. He made our whole family feel comfortable while taking our photos. Our photos were amazing. He truly captured the renewal of our marital vows as well as the love and mutual respect that we have for one another. He did a fabulous job with catching these special moments with our family. (Thank You, Alex!)
I would highly recommend the vendor "As you Wish" to other couples who are interested in having a destination ceremony. Both Veronica and Chantel were highly professional and truly amazing to work with to help make our ceremony a very special occasion for our family. (Thank You, Veronica and Chantel!) -
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Allison Sent on 06/19/2024
Small elopement wedding
My husband and I planned a small elopement wedding with our immediate family at Anse Marcel, St Martin in January. I found Chantal online, and after a few interviews with other planners, I knew I wanted to work with her team. They were so upfront about how they could support and what the costs would be. They coordinated everything- the hair and makeup, the flowers, the photographer, the meal. I don’t know how I could have possibly done it without them. They listened to my ideas and offered plenty of suggestions along the way that I would have never considered. They handled all the scheduling of vendors, and everyone we worked with that day was so professional and kind. Chantal officiated our ceremony and really went above and beyond to make the day special. I can’t say enough about Chantal and her team! Our day was more than we could have hoped for. And completely stress free. The dream team! Thank you! -
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Ken S. Sent on 05/28/2024
Chantal was outstanding
Nothing but high praises to Chantal. My wife and I wanted to do an intimate vow renewal ceremony for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Chantal was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was very professional and had the wisdom and resources to make our day magical. She was very genuine and spiritual. After speaking to her a few times, we felt like we knew her for years. She cared deeply and put great effort into making everything perfect. We highly recommend her if you are looking for a low key vow renewal ceremony. She also has all the resources if you want to do something bigger. -
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Olivia Sent on 05/22/2024
Chantel is amazing!
Chantel and her team are absolute rockstars! They thought of all the details I would have never considered and completely pulled my vision to life. They are very professional, you can tell they have done this hundreds of times and are truly experts. Being from the states and planning a wedding in St. Maarten, Chantel took care of everything and made the wedding planning process very stress free for my husband and I. Thank you Chantel! -
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Kaitlyn Sent on 02/04/2024
Absolutely Amazing!!
As you wish blew our expectations out of the water. They took our wedding dream and enhanced it in multiple ways. Our wedding planning journey was non stressful and we really enjoyed our planning meetings with Chantal and her team. They were extremely organized with a spreadsheet they constantly updated to our asks, desires, wishes, and more. They made our special day the best day ever! -
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Alissa Sent on 01/17/2024Apart of Our Hearts Forever
Chantel and her team are a DREAM. Since helping us with our wedding back in 2018 amidst many challenges, This team has become part of our family and forever in our hearts. They truly invest themselves in making every detail perfect with such ease and joy. We had stayed in contact with Chantel over the years and just knew that we wanted to be with her for our vow renewal. Prior to our wedding in 2018 our favorite place in the world St. Martin was devastated by an incredible hurricane. Although Chantel was displaced in both business and home, she along with her business partner stayed on and hung in with us as we searched for a plan B. We found it together on the island of Grand Cayman and I still get compliments from friends on how that was THE BEST wedding they have ever been to. I couldn’t agree more :) so much so that several of our friends have tried to replicate the itinerary in different locations. We knew that there was magic that week and that we would do a reunion/renewal some time down the road. Flash forward to 2023 and five years, two babies, and a new job later… our hearts brought us back to St. Martin and to the team at As You Wish. We had a fun filled week with family and friends enjoying all the special pieces of the island. The team helped us plan and book an anniversary dinner and epic catamaran excursion. It’s incredible the vision that they have just by sharing a few details of interest. But, the cherry on top, was an intimate vow renewal curated by Chantel and her team. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the lovely hearted Clémence because without her impeccable communication this wouldn’t have happened at all. I left all the details to Chantel and told her to surprise me :) Surprise and delight followed by tears of joy as my husband and I walked a sandy path on the beach in Grand Case. Greeted by the As You Wish Team, Chantel led us in a ceremony of reconnection, under an arbor of wood and linen just as the sun was melting into the sea. It started to rain and not one of us moved, the warm rain was a welcome surprise guest and we all laughed then sipped wine together picnic style. There never was a more memorable moment to cherish for just Ken and I. Being very social people always loving to be surrounded by friends and family as well as sharing experiences with others, this moment was just ours. So much love to you Chantel, Clémence and your amazing team. Thank you! -
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Breanna Sent on 06/13/2023
In Awe of As You Wish
We cannot express enough the gratitude we have for Chantal, Clemence, and their team. We had a wedding planned and booked at a Michigan venue and after one phone call with Clemence we cancelled it all. They supported us through the entire journey and made all of our dreams come true. Every vision we had was replicated perfectly. Even when it rained the day of our wedding they kept our spirits high and our stress low. Everything was flawlessly handled and adjusted for a seamless day and night. We love the fairies, they will always hold a special place on our hearts! -
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Samantha Sent on 01/23/2023
Outstanding Experience, Cannot Recommend Enough!
Last week the As You Wish team helped my now husband and I have our DREAM wedding. I cannot say enough good things about working with Clemence and her team. They were incredibly helpful in creating a framework of how to work through every detail. The idea of planning a wedding in Sint Maarten all the way from New York was completely overwhelming but the As You Wish team provided the most incredibly detailed and structured google doc to work from. It absolutely helped us to prioritize one thing at a time and allowed us to easily provide input and collaborate on every detail.
We began working together nearly one-year prior to the wedding and kicked things off with a fun and exciting planning call. Clemence shared how they typically work and introduced her team of rockstars who we quickly began communicating with over WhatsApp with for the duration of the process. They were incredibly responsive and receptive to our vision. They quite literally took our pinterest concept boards and our verbal explanation of what we hoped for and made it a reality.
We met in person once a few months before and again the week of. They were extremely detailed and patient as they walked us through the physical layout of the event and the structure of the day. I was feeling 100% confident going into the big day and knew that we were in great hands. I really can say that I had zero stress about how the day would be managed, which was such a gift! I got to enjoy myself rather than playing host. Clemence spent the day with me while I got ready and did first look/ pictures and she was so lovely, fun and positive. At the wedding the entire team was on their game. Always available if I had questions and proactively checking on us throughout the entire day/ night. All of our guests were charmed by them too!
Our wedding was PERFECT and I don't event want to imagine the magic it would have been missing without the As You Wish touch! I would 1000% recommend working with them as you plan your big day. It will be the best investment you make to ensure your wedding is everything you've ever dreamed. -
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Kristina Sent on 12/17/2022
Absolutely amazing!
I can’t say enough about Clèmence, Chantal, and their team. Putting your trust in someone so far away, and for such a special day, can be stressful and nerve racking. As You Wish took our vision and brought everything to life. Once on the island, we received top notch attention and service from them. Clèmence flew out just to be there on our special day, and for that I will always be thankful. I truly feel like a made a lifetime friend. Thank you all again for the amazing job you did to make our wedding day magical. We love you guys!
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Jason Sent on 10/06/2022Phenomenal experience
After 5 long years of planning, we had the wedding of our dreams that was planned to the best details. We literally showed up 5 minutes before the ceremony started and were so pleasantly surprised at every turn.
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Alexandra Sent on 10/06/2022Best destination wedding of our dreams
I first found As You Wish through someone on Instagram who had previously used them. Once we booked our St Martin venue I knew I HAD TO HAVE THEM plan our wedding!! It was the best decision of our life to have As You Wish on our journey with us. We could not have had a wedding this beautiful without them. Our Wedding was 5 days ago and my husband and I still get really teary eyed over it. It was beyond perfect and Chantal and her team became our instant family the second we spoke on the phone, and then in person months later!! They pulled out all of the stops, when we walked into our reception before people came in it blew us away!!! They made everything so easy for us being thousands of miles away...Also they have a rain dance that truly works!!!! We love As You Wish so much and already want to renew our vows!! You wont regret booking this Wedding Planner. -
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Christy Sent on 07/05/2022Perfect Saint Martin Wedding
Chantel Vernasse of As You Wish helped Bradley and I select our vows and after she got to know us, Chantel added her own flair to our ceremony. My husband and I had our first date on the golf course and years later he proposed to me while playing golf. To our complete surprise, Chantel included our love for golf in the ceremony. Right before “Kiss the Bride”, Chantel joyfully produced 2 golf clubs. Bradley and I both hit balls into the beautiful waters of Orient Bay. With golf clubs and flowers in hand, we kissed and Chantel pronounced us man and wife. It was perfect!!! Christy Beam -
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Dina Sent on 05/17/2022Magical Amalia Villa
These lovely ladies created a magical day we will never forget! From our first call, to our last meeting which was our wedding day, everything was so easy with Chantal and Clemence. They turned our vision into a reality and seriously blew us away! They say nothing is perfect, but I will tell you that our wedding day was beyond perfect. They didn't miss a single detail and if they came across a bump in the road their solution was better than the initial plan. I never dreamed someone could create something as beautiful as they did and truly love doing it! The level of kindness and care is something you wouldn't expect from a stranger. They put their heart and soul into making your special day the BEST DAY EVER! There is a reason they are called The Fairies of the Caribbean! -
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Gustavo Sent on 03/09/2022Our dream wedding!
Clémence and Chantal have done a stellar job organizing our wedding!!! The world got hit by the new Omicrom variant just 1 month before the ceremony, so it was a very difficult decision to make. They were very flexible and accommodating to anything my wife and I decided to do. That made a world of difference to us, and gave us the piece of mind and confidence we needed to make the best decision possible.
At the end we had our dream wedding, and our guests had a blast!!
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Lauren Sent on 01/27/2022
Best decision you can make other than saying I Do!
It is hard to find the words to describe our experience with As You Wish. Chantal and Clemence were with us every step of the way and became true friends and confidants. They are experts and TRULY the best at what they do..it is a plus that they are the most genuine and kindest and loving people you will ever meet. They care so much about making you happy and your dreams come true. Nothing is impossible with them. If you are stressed or have a problem they will take it from your hands and fix it. If youre indecisive they will give you the best advice because they are the best at what they do. They will support and encourage every idea you have. To say they went above and beyond is an understatement. My family and I went down and celebrated for 10 days and they helped us organize, make reservations and plan not just our wedding day but the entire weeks festivities just because they are the sweetest. The extra work and love they put in is what makes them so incredibly different than any other wedding planning experience. They are not just a service..they will get to know you and love you and make your wedding day dreams their dreams. I am getting emotional writing this because we truly grew to love these ladies and feel like we owe them so much. Put your trust in them and know that they will give you the most perfect beautiful day…even more so than you imagined. In terms of our wedding (other than saying I do) They were hands down the best decision we made. We love our fairy God mothers! -
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Jennifer Sent on 01/13/2022Truly Remarkable experience
Clémence and Chantal went above and beyond any expectations I had for my special day. They helped me plan my dream wedding in just a few months. I don’t live on the island, so I put all my trust in them. I sent them my inspiration, and no detail was left out. I could not have done this without them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! -
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Kelsey Sent on 01/06/2022
Best in the business
Chantal and Clemence are literally the best thing you can do for your wedding without a doubt. Not only are they super experience but they know almost everyone on the island. They are resourceful and will make sure anything you could possibly want or need comes true. I was initially nervous about any vendors I hired but if you hire these two, you will be in safe hands. They take responsibility for the vendors they work with and intro you too, and that is probably the most important part of getting married in a country that you do not live in or may not know the language your vendors speak.
We literally had almost everything you would fear go wrong in terms of covid, we had to move our ceremony a week before but you couldn't tell based on how flawlessly the day of went.
If you last minute need a wheelchair for grandma, they will have a man with the perfect one show up to meet you. You need a whole rehearsal dinner and afterparty a week before - they got you. You need to move 65 people to the other side of the island, they got you.
Do yourself a favor - go with as you wish and let them be the experts. It is 100000% worth it and will make doing a destination easier than planning a wedding locally. -
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Amy K. Sent on 11/10/2021The perfect island wedding
I cannot state enough how incredible Clemence and Chantal are, and how they saved our wedding.
Our original date was April 10th, 2020. Due to COVID, with less than 3 weeks notice, they put everything on hold for our day, from our villa to the restaurant, and it was never a challenge for them. Over the next 18 months, they helped us reschedule and postpone our wedding 3 more times. It was heartbreaking for us, but they approached every interaction with empathy and love.
At every stage of planning they were so fantastic about understanding our vision for our special day. We felt so very in tune with them, and it was so easy to collaborate throughout the entire process. The whole team made us feel so at ease, especially during the day of the ceremony. We can't highlight enough how well they managed the logistics of our wedding in such an expert manner, and we are so grateful to have had them managing every part of the wedding.
Beyond making everything run perfectly, the ceremony & venue, from the decoration to dinner, were amazing- it truly allowed us to relax and enjoy our day (finally!).
We couldn't possibly praise the team enough, and we are so thankful that they were able to make our dream a reality. -
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Marta Sent on 07/23/2021
The Wedding I Always Wanted
Our experience with Chantal, Clémence and their Team has been incredible. We appreciated a lot their professionalism and their support and flexibility especially during the entire year of planning and difficult times due to COVID 19 .. The result was excellent and we would definitely recommend them to anyone. Hope to come back to our wedding Island soon! Bisou from Marta and Mike -
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Leah Sent on 05/21/2021Wedding of my Dreams!
on 4/29/21 I got married on Saint Martin! Chantal & Clemence were so attentive throughout the wedding process, and genuinely helped bring my wedding dreams into reality. This year was a challenging year, as there were many constant changes due to COVID, and they helped navigate various changes in plans seamlessly. I would 10/10 work with them again, and highly recommend their services. I feel as though I have known them for years, even though we only met in person the week of my wedding! -
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Shakira Sent on 12/22/2020Amazing Experience!
My experience with As You Wish for my St Maarten destination wedding far exceeded my expectations! Chantal and Clémence were amazing! They were very responsive and patient with me throughout the entire process. Planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic could be stressful but Chantal and Clémence removed that stress and made the process so easy and stress free for me. I highly recommend using As You Wish! -
Alissa Sent on 06/26/2020
When Strangers turn into Family
We have so much to say about these two incredible ladies that it is hard to find a starting point. Our wedding journey was filled with twists and turns, to say the least, and these women put aside their personal lives to ensure we were not just happy but that our day was magical. A southern California couple obsessed with the beauty of the islands, we fell in LOVE with the island of St Martin on a vacation one year. St Martin's warmth (the people and the climate), food, wine, and ease of hospitality coaxed a "I could get married here" comment from my now husband after dating for 5 years and ZERO mention from his side of taking "the plunge". I was over the moon and soon after he popped the question. I was giddy and we knew where we wanted to be with our nearest and dearest. Being the OCD event planner myself, I did tons of research and reached out to several company's when Sarah's response email popped into my inbox. During out initial informational conversation, I honestly don't know who was more excited, me or Sarah. Haha. I felt an immediate connection to this wonderful human and the planning began. I very quickly was introduced to her business partner Chantel, who just has the je ne sais quoi. This dynamic duo is the perfect team. They are the yin to each other's yang and each person brings something different to the table sot hat LITERALLY no detail is left to chance. The save the dates were sent, our game plan was laid out, and every obnoxious ask I had was well under way to being accomplished, when Hurricane Irma reared her ugly head and devastated the Island of St. Martin. Over tearful conversations with my two new best friends, I couldn't imagine my day without them. Chantel made me feel like I was part of her family, when her home was destroyed. I can't find the words to describe the "we're in this together" emotions we shared, but they shared positivity was contagious. They shared with me that they were taking this as a sign to expand the business to other island destinations and off we all went together to the Island of Grand Cayman. They absolutely must have not slept the whole time, they showed us several options and the last one we viewed.... well I think all four of us knew we had something special. They updated the super easy to use, google doc and we were able to update each other on progress made in all areas. They are so quick with responses to questions, allowed me to be crazy and overly involved, and it felt as though we were a real team. Once the big day (week) arrived, they helped me think of things I hadn't and were so fast in making things happen within less than 24 hours. From additional shuttles for the wedding guests, to a never empty glass of Champagne. They had a plan A, B, and C for everything and made sure that I was aware and comfortable with every decision. Chantel and Sarah, we love you forever and can't wait for our 5 year anniversary vow renewal in St. Martin, obviously with the As You Wish team by our side. -
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Alana Sent on 09/16/2016Sarah and Chantel planned my moms wedding and it was more than perfect. Planning a destination wedding is no easy task, but our experience was not only fun but easy. Their love of st Maarten and passion for wedding planning shines through every detail. We're lucky to call them friends that we come back and visit every year. I would recommend these ladies to anyone, and I'm so happy to call them friends! -
Joe Sent on 06/10/2025
Amazing Wedding Planners!
Veronica and Chantal were an amazing team that coordinated a breathtaking weeding at Grand Case Beach Club in St. Martin on 5/25/25. Bride and Groom were in Colorado and parents were in CT and MI so the planning logistics were super-challenging. They were professional, organized and kept the planning process focused and on-track. Flawless coordination with florists, musicians, stylists and venue manager. Veronica was a great officiant for the ceremony. It was a dream wedding! -
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Lauren Sent on 05/22/2024The best day!
My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend Chantal and her team at As You Wish for planning the destination wedding of your dreams. We interviewed multiple wedding planning agencies on multiple islands before deciding on As You Wish and Orient Bay (SXM), and our experience far exceeded our expectations. Chantal will make helpful venue and vendor recommendations, guide you through a clear, comprehensive but fun planning process, and she and her team will blow you away with the professionalism, calm, and magic they bring to making all aspects of the wedding day perfect. We would recommend others seriously consider having As You Wish not only plan the wedding day, but also any additional pre- or post- wedding events you want to plan (welcome party, farewell breakfast, etc), as we found it challenging to work with some of the vendors directly. However, Chantal and As You Wish stepped right in to help address questions and challenges along the way, which was a great relief when those inevitably arise. Chantal is a joy to work with--wish we had another event on SXM to look forward to, as she would be our FIRST call! -
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Sandra Sent on 06/24/2025Good experience, very attentive and creative and flexible
They gave me a very attentive service with their wedding planning. They were very available to discuss and brainstorm together and also very flexible when I needed to be especially conservative with my spending. However, my constructive feedback based on my wedding day would be for them to 1. encourage the bride to have a practice run through of the ceremony 2. ensure there is a clear plan for what to do with extra cake afterwards, as mine was thrown out 3. avoid speaking to or problem solve with the bride on the day of the wedding. 4. slightly work on time management of meetings as they often went over or repeated questions to me we already discussed over several meetings. But, I'm not complaining to have had the extra attention :)
Thank you to Chantal and Veronica.
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