Dulce Belize Weddings Reviews
Reviews
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Casey Sent on 06/04/2026Best Wedding Ever!!!
I am so grateful for Melody and her staff for making our wedding stress-free, fun, and beautiful. I was able to enjoy 100% of the day without worrying about a thing. So many people told me that it was hands-down their favorite wedding they ever attended and I’m so happy that I was able to give our guests that and experience that ourselves!
Destination, weddings can be really tricky, especially in Belize where there are so many moving parts and variables. But I didn’t worry about a thing. Everyone knows that Melody is the go-to wedding planner. She knows Belize inside and out, and has strong relationships with all the right people
I can’t express how awesome that day was! You can see it in our pictures and the joy on our faces.
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Einer Sent on 06/04/2026
My Daughter’s Wedding!
I’ve been the manager of Ramon’s Village Resort for over 30 years and have organized hundreds of events during this time and have worked with Melody of Dulce Belize Weddings on several occasions. So when our daughter decided to get married we quickly secured Melody of Dulce Belize Weddings to help us plan the event. Melody and her team did not disappoint! She was always on point, calm, and eager to make our daughter’s wedding the most memorable event of our lives. And she did! We could not have chosen a better planner than Melody and we will forever be grateful.
We highly recommend Melody for any event! You will not be disappointed. -
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Miranda Sent on 02/05/2026Will always recommend Dulce Belize Weddings
From the first conversation to the special day I never stressed once about my wedding. Dulce Belize Weddings did more than I ever expected. They kept me in the loop with anything for the wedding. The day of our wedding was absolutely perfect! Ashley was our day of coordinator and she was perfect!! She was ready for any last minute things I needed like things to fix my dress. She had my GORGEOUS bouquet ready for me. She was right there to fix my dress every turn. She was absolutely amazing and made everything run smoothly. They even set our table for breakfast after the ceremony. Our wedding day was perfection and it was all due to Dulce Belize weddings! If you are looking to get married in San Pedro definitely reach out to them! -
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Mali Sent on 01/25/2026Amazing and highly recommended!!
We had the best experience with these ladies! Melody and Mariel made our day feel so easy and fun. They took great care of our kids as well. I highly recommend Dulce Belize Weddings!! I would get married over and over again if it was with them as the team putting it together! -
Miranda Sent on 01/24/2026
Dreamy Belizean Wedding 🤗
We were so incredibly grateful for the Dulce Belize Wedding team. We truly could not have imagined our wedding day without them. From the very beginning, they were organized, responsive, and genuinely cared about making our vision come to life. On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly and stress-free. This team handled every detail behind the scenes, kept us on schedule, and solved problems before we even knew they existed. Our friends and family totaled around 65 people and Dulce Belize Wedding handled them perfectly 😁🥂 Highly recommended! -
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Perry Sent on 07/29/2025Rain or shine, Dulce Belize Weddings nailed it!
We absolutely loved working with Dulce Belize Weddings. Honestly, they were worth every penny. Planning a wedding in Belize while we were living in the U.S. could have been super stressful, but they made the entire process feel so smooth and easy. They were always super responsive, really organized, and handled so many details that we never even had to think about.
From the start, they were on top of everything: coordinating with our venue at Mahogany Bay Resort and Village so well that it made logistics for us and all our guests a breeze. Their attention to detail was amazing. Every vendor they brought in, from the florals to makeup to seating was professional, punctual, and top quality.
On the wedding day, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. Seriously. We just showed up and enjoyed. There was even a last-minute weather change that forced Dulce Belize to rework the entire layout and flow of the event, and none of our guests had any idea. That’s how seamless they made it.
Mariel was our main coordinator, and she had everything running like a well-oiled machine. Melody was also incredible—she put so much care and thought into the floral arrangements and design. The whole team was so kind and attentive, especially to our elderly family members, making sure they were comfortable and looked after while the rest of us partied.
So many of our guests told us it was one of the most fun and beautiful weddings they’d ever been to and we really believe that’s largely thanks to Dulce Belize Weddings. Every idea we had, they not only made happen but made better. 10/10 would recommend. -
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Trudy Sent on 06/25/2025Absolutely Amazing Start to Finish!!
Absolutely the most amazing team to work with from the first consultation call to the last dance! I cannot say enough good things about Dulce Belize weddings, Melody and her team were the best. Planning a wedding in another country and choosing a wedding planner you’ve never met in person is a bit scary but I couldn’t be happier with my decision to hire Melody! I had no idea how everything would come together and it was nothing short of perfection, truly unbelievable how seamlessly this team pulled it all off. It was everything I ever dreamt of and more! The organization was beyond expectations and somehow Melody was able to capture the exact theme and mood I had imagined with just a few conversations and inspo photos. They went above and buying in every way even so far as to have a crew show up the morning of the wedding to completely cover a wood construction site wall that was rather unsightly with giant fresh palm leaves which I hadn’t even asked for or considered, I was fine dealing with the construction site on the property but in hind site was so happy with the results from a completely unsolicited project that they just did on their own at no extra cost to me just because they cared so much about making the setting perfect for us! It remains one of the best nights of my life and I will forever treasure the memories! Food, cake, hair & make up and music recommendations were spot on! Seriously the food was exceptional which is very difficult to do in buffet style especially on a tiny island in the middle of the ocean, my mind was blown and all of our guests commenting how good the food was! Denis the guitarist was one of the best decisions we made such a special treat having him play before the wedding and to sing our song as I walked down the isle, highly recommend him! Do not hesitate to hire this team I promise you will not regret it! -
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Lilly Sent on 03/04/2025The best wedding planners
Melody was absolutely phenomenal. We had a crazy wedding planning experience that didn’t go how we had planned, and luckily, I was recommended melody and she came in and fixed ALL of our stress. We had a seamless, stress free, PERFECT day. If you are getting married in Belize, pleaseee take my word to use Dulce Belize weddings, you will not be disappointed!! 🤍 -
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Holly Sent on 05/16/2024
Would definitely recommend
I got married in Ambergris Caye, Belize in April of 2024 and I hired Dulce Belize weddings nearly a year in advance. It definitely made the entire process much easier and less stressful. Mariel was my day of coordinator and she was absolutely fantastic. I would also like to add that the decor far exceeded my expectations and the flowers were stunning. -
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Kristen Sent on 02/26/2024Wonderful elopement experience in Belize
I found Dulce Belize Weddings by posting a question on the Belize Travel facebook page, asking others if they had eloped in Belize and if they had any recommendations for coordinators. Immediately, Dulce was recommended and Melody was specifically recommended as a wonderful person to work with in wedding planning. I contacted them online and set up a consult for the next day and we spoke over zoom to discuss our ideas and plans. She had several recommendations and we were very happy with the initial meeting and consult. I booked the package we had decided on and it was very easy to make changes or ask for clarification on any part of it. The day finally came for our trip and we met with Melody and Mariel at our hotel the next day to do a walk through and discuss ideas and plans for the ceremony a few days later.
Everything the day of went so smoothly and we were able to relax knowing they had everything under control. The flowers and decorations for the ceremony were amazing, the musician, officiant, and photographer were also wonderful to work with. We can’t wait to see how the photos came out!
Thank you Melody, Mariel, and everyone else involved in helping us have a wonderful, intimate ceremony in the wonderful country of Belize. We can’t wait to come back! -
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Joseph Sent on 01/12/2024
Dulce Belize Weddings
Melody made my dream come true with the proposal set up in such little time. She was super great & professional. No complaints whatsoever. I could not recommend her enough! -
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Savannah Sent on 05/24/2023😍😍AMAZING 😍😍
I did not expect to have such a great experience and suffer from post wedding depression lol.
These ladies made my night amazing. Everyone who attended the wedding loved the food, atmosphere, and commented on all the love and positivity In the air. These ladies stayed and ensured we had a great time. Beautiful.
I especially appreciate that they made sure I always had some tequila in my hand! 🥺😜 -
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Adam Sent on 04/05/2023
Dream Caye Caulker Wedding with Dulce Belize
We had the most incredible destination wedding in Belize, all made possible by the Melody and her staff at Dulce Belize! They worked with us for a year and a half through COVID and several venue changes to make our dream wedding a reality. We planned a wedding with 80 guests in Caye Caulker without visiting once, and relied on Dulce Belize for everything. We had to contend with our venue going out of business a few months before the wedding, but Melody and her team were so creative and went to any length to create something equally epic. Melody scouted out alternative venues and ultimately created an entirely new space for our wedding, she got permits from city council, found vendors to ship EVERYTHING to Caye Caulker and built a perfect wedding “from the ground up”. From the food to the decor to the music, and all the details — everything went so beyond our expectations. It was definitely stressful planning a wedding in a foreign country without being able to see anything for ourselves, but Melody always told us to “just trust her” and she was right! If you’re having your wedding in Belize, go to Dulce Belize.
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Kennedy Sent on 02/16/2023
The absolute best!
These ladies went so far above and beyond to make sure EVERYTHING was perfect for our day! Not to mention they pulled it off with less than 2 months to plan. Melody is so talented and they are such genuinely kind people; the are more than wedding planners. Mariel fixed my hair and make-up after being in the hot sun all day and even pulled my spanx up for me! They saved my wedding cake for me so we could have it the next day when I didn't make it to our reception- (because of the champagne lol)- I heard the reception was gorgeous- Hire these ladies!! I promise it will be the BEST decision! -
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Andrea Sent on 12/22/2022
Perfect. Simple and stress-free
We did an elopement with Dulce. It was simple from beginning to end. Melina and Melody were easy to work with and you can see they love their jobs!
Jose Louis was a great photographer!
We could not have asked for a better ceremony! 💜💜💜💜 Many thanks for making our day so special! -
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Carlie Sent on 10/15/2022
best day ever
Dulce Belize Weddings gave me the wedding of my dreams! Our day was beautiful & overly easy because of these amazing ladies! Highly recommended -
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Momo Sent on 07/05/2022
Do you want your dream wedding? Come to dulce belize weddings.
If you are abroad or in town I deeply request you to look no further. I did my fair share of researching and I am so happy to have found Melody. This is the best wedding coordinator, planner , decorator in town. Melody is outstanding, professional, and has an extreme eye to detail. She is a true artist and can handle awkward situations even when people bring unexpected guests. Melody will create a wedding of your desire. She is always prepared, I mean seriously prepared to make sure you look your best even if you need extra undergarments. Our wedding day was so perfect! It is all thanks to Melody and the Dulce Belize Wedding Crew. This is a review but it is heartfelt, Melody thank you so much for being part of a very special day of our life. It was a dream come true. -
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Maria Sent on 07/05/2022
Incredible!
Had the best experience with Melody and her team! We had to move the wedding to a different location 2 days before the wedding and Melody took care of everything! We had a small wedding of 20 people and She made it even better than we expected it. 10/10 would recommend Dulce Belize Weddings! -
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Deborah Sent on 01/01/2022
Vow Renewal - 25th Wedding Anniversary
Melody and Muriel were wonderful to work with! They did all the planning and organizing for us, everything was absolutely beautiful!! I highly recommend Dulce Belize Weddings! Our day was perfect.
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Stephan Sent on 02/12/2020Knows how to get things done!
We threw Melody some curveball requests for our wedding and she never batted an eye. We wanted a waterfall wedding, with a Mayan Shaman, a very specific bus for transport, local dinner and a small beach bonfire with dessert. While we did a lot of our own research on the front end, it was crucial to have someone local, who knew the culture/vibe, had connections and was able to manage our expectations based on their personal knowledge and experience. For example, some vendors are awesome but not super responsive. Or, my wife wanted to get local flowers for her bouquet. Melody tracked down vendors who weren't responding to my emails, and while she supported the local flowers idea, she let us know that local flowers will droop over in like 30 minutes of picking them and that's not a good look for a bouquet. Little stuff like that makes a huge difference and she knows all of it.
On the day of the wedding, Melody was on super on top of everything, managing time, people and vendors promptly and elegantly. Despite never having been to the waterfall, as soon as we arrived, she jumped off the bus and got to work situating and organizing things and people and making sure our hopes and dreams for the ceremony were met. (Note, I think she usually does site visits, but the waterfall was very far from where she's based, so we opted to not send her out there for a site visit).
We LOVED all of our vendors, all of which came from her connections. She's worked with people, she knows who's good for what you need. Like, my wife doesn't wear much makeup and didn't want an overwhelming amount of makeup for the big day-Melody knew just the makeup artist to go to for that (my wife loved what she did and she looked beautiful). Overall, I just felt at ease because I knew, no matter what was thrown her way, Melody could deal with it and make it work out. She was told the bus we wanted wasn't available ON the day of the wedding, but she wasn't having it and finagled something so it was a very similar or the same bus, I can't remember. Having the peace of mind that she could work magic and could handle anything, was everything. And she gave us an incredibly reasonable price-we got more than what we paid for.
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Jill Sent on 01/16/2020My Surprise Wedding!
With the help of Melody and her team my fiance surprised me with the most romantic & lovely wedding! I had no idea it was my wedding day until Melody showed up at my room with everything from dress options, shoes, jewelry, makeup artist, photographer, videographer and even a seamstress! She was ready for everything.
Thank you for making it the easiest stress-free day. Your staff was so kind and made me feel comfortable the entire day even with surprise after surprise, I had NO IDEA where I was going! Thank you for all the details you focused on, My favorite flower, the mariachi band, the dolphins swimming around our boat...It was a dreamy island wedding!
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Savannah Sent on 12/27/2019Amazing San Pedro Wedding
Melody and her team did such an amazing job. They went above and beyond to ensure my wedding day was perfect! They were extremely professional and blew my expectations out of the water! I would recommend this company 100X over again. Makayla was my right hand woman on the big day and she was absolutely fantastic. Everybody loved her and commented about how amazing the wedding turned out thanks to Dulce Belize Weddings. I could not be more thankful that I decided to go with this company. -
Le'naya Sent on 10/01/2019
Perfect Wedding Day!
Melody made the whole process super easy. I wanted a beautiful wedding with no worries, and she certainly exceeded my expections! Everything was stunning and I never had to worry about a thing. We had a wild bunch in attendance at our wedding, she was able to keep everyone inline while maintaining a fun atmosphere.
We had a suprise thunderstorm the afternoon of our wedding, eventhough it cleared before the ceremony Melody was ready with a plan B. We highly recommend Melody and her team. They made our dream beach wedding come true! -
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Connie Sent on 08/23/2019
Superior service with Island Charm
Melody was the perfect wedding planner and coordinator for our Belize wedding! She was communicative from the very first time I reached out and I loved that she skypes with potential clients before even agreeing to work with you so that she can make sure you are a good match. Melody and her assistant Cora helped us with many things that were outside of their responsibilities even, such as booking excursions and hopper flights for our guests and all their recommendations were gold!
Melody is straight forward about what she thinks will work for your venue in relation to your ideas and everything she did for our wedding was beyond our expectations. Since my husband didn't really have time (or the desire) to help plan things, it was a God send to have Melody helping me with everything. She also is an amazing florist and designed/made mine and my bridesmaid's bouquets as well as the floral arrangements on our arch and tables. On the day of it all came together perfectly and we had a dream wedding in one of the most gorgeous places on earth! -
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Veronica Sent on 07/19/2019Truly a dream wedding !
AMAZING!!! My wedding turned out better than anything I could have imagined. I had a vision and Melody knew exactly what I wanted. She definitely took my breath away with the final set up and my guest were so amazed and happy to be apart of it all. Melody has an amazing team that is ready and willing to help with anything I requested, even last minute request! I can honestly say I had a dream wedding and there is not one thing I would change. I am forever grateful for the beautiful memories! -
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Nikki Sent on 07/19/2019Made our day beautiful
Melody is very friendly and made sure we had what we needed. On the day of the wedding she made sure everything was in place and turned any potential fire into magic. The entire day was simply beautiful and we appreciate her wedding service. -
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Paige Sent on 05/02/2019Perfect Wedding! Vision turned to reality
We got married in Belize in February 2019. Dulce Belize Weddings was amazing to work with and Melody did the most wonderful job of taking our tropical / boho vision and making it reality. We literally didn't have to worry about anything with Dulce Belize. And on top of that Melody was super fun!
Within one day, our beachside location was turned into a colorful, twinkling destination. It was beautiful. And he Carribean Beach BBQ was succulent.
It was the perfect wedding! I highly recommend Dulce Belize Weddings to everyone. -
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Millie Sent on 01/25/2018Melody and her team gave us our dream destination beach wedding in Belize on January 20, 2018. Planning a destination wedding isn’t easy, especially if you have never visited your wedding location. We started working with Dulce Belize Weddings in the middle of trying to plan ourselves. From the moment I connected with Melody I knew she could see my vision but there was no way I could have pull it off by myself. It was seamless. Our wedding could not have been more perfect. On the wedding day we were faced with rain and wind, which of course caused challenges and last-minute changes. You would have thought we asked for the rain. I give her a 5+++ star review. Thank you so much Melody, you made our day Ahhhhmaaaazzzing!
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Ashley Sent on 01/19/2018Dulce Belize Weddings made our wedding absolutely perfect. Melody is incredible at what she does! She is so wonderful at listening to your ideas about what you want and she has this uncanny ability to make whatever the idea is BETTER. I could not have imagined a more beautiful set-up. She made my wedding completely stress-free; she made sure all of the vendors were on time, and on the top of their game :) Melody was perfect through the entire planning process, video chats, emails, calls, and she even met me at the airport the day we landed on Ambergris! She took care of every detail, I almost felt like I should have had to do more, but that's just how good she is! lol
Understandable personal circumstances prevented her from being there on the day of my actual wedding and she put DJ Deb in command. Deb. was. amazing!!!! Our family still talks about how fun she was! And she made sure everything went smoothly, from the ceremony, to the reception/dance that was held at a different venue, she ensured that everything was perfect.
We had the most unbelievable wedding, and we literally owe it all to Melody and the Dulce Belize Wedding team. You will not find a better planner :) -
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Laura Sent on 01/17/2018Melody at Dulce Belize Wedding was truly amazing. She made our wedding and wedding planning experience so much easier and overall just better. Not only was she amazing to work with while we were planning, she went above and beyond once we arrived in Belize. Melody made communicating during planning very easy and made sure that whatever mode of communication was easiest was available to us. She worked with our busy life and work schedules and always made time to talk when we needed. She was very open to our ideas and made sure that every detail was covered. Once we arrived in Belize she greeted us upon arrival and went out of her way to welcome us and make us feel at home on the island. She kept in amazing contact with us prior to the wedding and gave us great recommendations on our whole trip. On our special day she made sure everything was perfect and that everyone was prepared and where they should be. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day or a better person to assist us along the way. Melody made our wedding dreams come true.
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Kari Sent on 06/27/2017Melody and team were fantastic to work with. She took our vision and brought it to life with little stress or concern!
Planning a wedding from far away is challenging, but Melody established trust early on and took care of the smallest details. She was hands on from the time we arrived on the island and organized her teams and other vendors with precision. On the day of the wedding, I wouldn't have wanted anyone else there. She took care of everything, allowing me to focus on the momentous occasion. In the blink of an eye she was polished and professional and made things happen without a single snag.
I appreciated Melody's attention to detail and ideas to customize and make our special day our own. She was firm when necessary, but also a pleasure to share our special day with. Melody is a new friend whom I look forward to visiting on future anniversary trips! -
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Sydni Sent on 05/10/2016I contacted Melody the week before our planned after wedding photoshoot to see if she would make a bouquest for that shoot. I sent her a picture of my wedding bouquet to let her know what we liked and knowing we wouldn't be able to get an exact replica. What she created was gorgeous! It was purple and blue and wildflowery while still looking beachy! She even through in a bout which I hadn't even thought to ask about! She even contacted our photographer to arrange with him how to get my bouqeut to me. Then since we were going into town for dinner after the photoshoot she came to the dock to meet us! She is truly a wonderful person! Thank you so much for making my bouquet on short notice and with such care! You are amazing! -
Amy Sent on 07/27/2021
Stress free Belizian Nuptials
Easiest process with Melody helping you on your special day. She does everything! Don’t stress because she does absolutely everything and is a ray of Golden Sun! -
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Heather Sent on 03/05/2023Wedding planners
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Brett Sent on 06/08/2026We Were Threatened for Speaking Up. Future Couples Deserve to Know.
As newlyweds, this is not a review we ever imagined having to write.
When we hired Melody, we believed we were hiring someone who would help bring our vision to life and guide us through one of the most important seasons of our lives. Instead, our wedding planning experience became one of the most stressful and disappointing parts of our engagement.
We spent months planning our destination wedding in Belize. We trusted the process, communicated our vision clearly, reviewed décor and floral plans repeatedly, and invested significant time, energy, and money into creating a beautiful experience for our guests.
Unfortunately, many of the things we discussed and paid for were simply not delivered.
Flowers that we paid for never appeared. Décor elements that were reviewed and approved were missing. Details we had discussed countless times were either overlooked or never completed. As the wedding approached, it became increasingly clear that we were spending more time managing the planning process than the person we hired to manage it.
At many points throughout the process, it genuinely felt like we were doing her job rather than her doing hers.
What made matters even more difficult was the instability. There were multiple occasions where Melody quit or walked away from the wedding altogether—even after substantial payments had already been made. Melody didn’t agree with OUR bakery choice and other elements because that meant she wouldn’t get a cut of the money we paid these vendors. She got angry many times and quit, even the day before the festivities began. No couple should have to spend their engagement worrying about whether their planner intends to show up and fulfill the responsibilities they were hired and paid to perform.
The wedding weekend itself brought additional concerns.
We personally witnessed behavior that we found unprofessional and inappropriate. We watched friends and family members be spoken to in ways that were unacceptable. We witnessed confrontational interactions, raised voices, and conduct that no couple wants associated with their wedding weekend.
Perhaps most frustrating of all, many of the décor elements that helped make our wedding beautiful were not sourced by Melody at all. We purchased them ourselves. We shipped items to Belize. We packed items in our luggage. We invested additional money and effort to ensure our vision came to life.
To this day, some of those items have not been returned to us despite the fact that they belong to us and were paid for by us.
When concerns were raised, we hoped for accountability and solutions. Instead, we often encountered excuses, shifting explanations, and versions of events that did not match what we personally witnessed.
Unfortunately, the issues did not end after the wedding.
After we began sharing honest feedback about our experience, we felt significant pressure to remain silent. Rather than seeing accountability or a genuine effort to address our concerns, we were left with the impression that speaking openly about our experience would be met with retaliation.
As public comments and statements began appearing online, we became increasingly concerned about the impact they could have on our personal and professional reputations. Given that one of us has a public-facing career, it was particularly disturbing to see what appeared to be attempts to discredit our credibility rather than address the substance of the concerns we raised.
No couple should feel intimidated, discouraged, or pressured from sharing an honest account of their experience. Reviews exist so future couples can make informed decisions, and we believe they deserve transparency about what occurred.
The situation became serious enough that we ultimately retained legal counsel to help address ongoing issues.
The irony in all of this is that our wedding was absolutely beautiful.
Our guests had an incredible time. We were surrounded by love. The celebration itself exceeded our expectations.
But that success came from our family, our friends, and the many hardworking vendors who stepped up and helped make the day special. It did not come from the planning experience we received.
In fact, many of the most beautiful elements of our wedding were things we personally sourced, purchased, shipped, and brought to Belize ourselves. Other vendors worked tirelessly to overcome challenges and keep the day on track.
If anything, our wedding succeeded despite the obstacles we faced throughout the planning process.
We share this review because we believe future couples deserve transparency. A wedding planner is entrusted with more than a timeline and a checklist. They are entrusted with a couple’s trust, investment, peace of mind, and once-in-a-lifetime memories.
Our trust was not rewarded.
We hope future couples ask questions, document everything, and carefully consider whether this is the experience they want during one of the most important moments of their lives.
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Scherrelle Sent on 06/05/2026As the Mother of the Bride, I Witnessed Things No Family Should Have to Witness
I never expected to write a review like this, but after everything I personally witnessed throughout my daughter’s wedding journey, I feel compelled to share our family’s experience.
As the mother of the bride, my role was to support my daughter, celebrate her happiness, and help make this once-in-a-lifetime occasion as special as possible. Instead, I spent much of the planning process watching unnecessary stress, confusion, and disappointment unfold because of issues involving Melody.
Throughout the engagement, I watched Brett and Dave invest enormous amounts of time, energy, and money into creating a beautiful destination wedding for their family and friends. They were organized, communicative, and clear about what they wanted. Yet despite their efforts, there always seemed to be another issue to address, another concern to resolve, or another promise that required follow-up.
What troubled me most was watching the burden repeatedly fall back onto the couple. Instead of being able to enjoy their engagement, they often found themselves chasing answers, confirming details, and managing matters that should have been handled by Melody.
There were also multiple occasions when Melody indicated she wanted to walk away from the wedding after substantial payments had already been made. As a mother, it was heartbreaking to watch my daughter and future son-in-law carry the uncertainty that came with those threats. No family should have to wonder whether the professional they hired intends to fulfill the commitments they have already been paid to perform.
When we arrived in Belize, many of the concerns that had been building throughout the planning process became impossible to ignore.
I personally witnessed behavior from Melody that I found completely unprofessional. Friends and family members who had traveled great distances to celebrate this occasion were met with hostility and confrontation. People who were attempting to help, ask questions, or solve problems were spoken to in ways that I found disrespectful and inappropriate.
I was one of those people.
As the mother of the bride, I was personally yelled at by Melody. It is something I never expected to experience during my daughter’s wedding weekend. No mother should be spoken to that way while simply trying to support her child on one of the most important days of her life.
I also personally witnessed verbal attacks directed at members of our family and inner circle. I watched interactions unfold firsthand. The version of events that has been shared afterward does not reflect what I observed with my own eyes.
I was equally disappointed by the execution of the wedding itself. Brett and Dave spent months reviewing décor plans, floral designs, and details with Melody. Yet when the wedding day arrived, flowers that had been paid for were missing, agreed-upon elements were absent, and many details failed to reflect what had been discussed.
Most concerning was learning that Melody arrived so late in the setup process that there were discussions about not using portions of the décor and florals at all. As someone who watched this unfold, I found that unacceptable. My daughter and son-in-law invested significant money into those elements, and they deserved to have the wedding they were promised.
Adding to the disappointment is the fact that many of the beautiful décor elements guests enjoyed were not provided by Melody. Brett and Dave purchased those items themselves. They shipped items to Belize and personally transported items for their wedding. To this day, some of those belongings have not been returned.
What makes this experience especially frustrating is that the wedding itself was beautiful—but that beauty was not because of Melody.
The wedding was beautiful because of the determination of the bride and groom, the support of family and friends, and the extraordinary efforts of other people who stepped up when they didn’t have to.
In particular, I want to recognize Mariel and DJ Deb. Throughout a very difficult situation, they were among the few people who consistently demonstrated professionalism, kindness, and a genuine desire to help. They worked hard to keep things moving and to protect what should have been a joyful experience for the couple. Our family remains grateful for their efforts.
As a mother, I left Belize grateful that my daughter married the love of her life. But I also left deeply disappointed by the planning experience that preceded it.
Families place enormous trust in wedding professionals. They trust them with memories, investments, emotions, and moments that can never be recreated. Based on what I personally witnessed, Melody did not honor that trust.
I hope future couples and their families ask difficult questions, get every promise in writing, document everything, and carefully consider whether this is the experience they want during one of the most important milestones of their lives.
No mother should have to spend her daughter’s wedding journey watching the people she loves navigate the level of stress, conflict, and disappointment that our family experienced.
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