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Austin, TX

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Justine Sent on 11/29/2023

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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!
Chunhua Sent on 01/01/2025

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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.
Natalhaver Sent on 12/18/2024

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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

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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.
Mariana Sent on 12/10/2024

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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!
Jason Sent on 12/06/2024

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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 Sent on 12/06/2024

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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.
Melissa Sent on 12/05/2024

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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
Jyoti Sent on 12/05/2024

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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 Sent on 12/04/2024

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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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Brian Sent on 12/23/2021

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Best in Event Planning!

Carmela and her team did an exceptional job planning and coordinating my wife's 50th birthday in Tulum, Mexico. She took care of our 30+ guests and their travel bookings (air, hotel and transfers), restaurant reservations at the resort, spa reservations, and tour excursions. In addition, she put together a beautiful white party event at the resort complete with dinner and dancing, and talked to the hotel staff to make sure the fish we caught on an earlier excursion could be included in the menu (which otherwise would not have happened). Without her assistance and experience, this event couldn't have been executed so perfectly. I can't express enough how important it is to have this guidance when planning a big event and I'm extremely grateful for ISWD's expertise!
Johanna Sent on 12/20/2021

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Best honeymoon!

Carmela and I went back and forth on honeymoon destinations. When we finally agreed on Greece, she got right to work! She sent me detailed itineraries to review with no pressure to do any or all of the things suggested. We decided on Athens and Santorini and I couldn’t be happier! From the time we booked our trip, tickets, itineraries, hotels, everything was booked seamlessly. Months ahead of time, I had flight numbers and directions for travel protocols. I was so prepared, thanks to Carmela! When we touched down in Athens, transfer was waiting for us, whisked us away to the most beautiful hotel. Greeted at our room with champagne and fruit, this was off to a great start! When we departed to Santorini, again all transportation was handled effortlessly. When we arrived in Santorini and brought to our hotel, we were amazed. This surely was a hotel fit for a celebrity! Every detail was perfect! I will never Pham a trip without Carmela and her team!
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Destany Sent on 12/19/2021

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Easy, And Rewarding!

Thank you Carmela for being awesome! Your responsive in a timely planner when we needed rescheduling. You were intentionally towards us and help us make our dream Honeymoon come true even when life threw us obstacles! You were amazing every step of the way! TULUM was beautiful can’t wait to keep traveling the world with your help!
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Danny Sent on 12/18/2021

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Carmela is the absolute best!! She is so patient with her clients and just wants to “get it right” when helping to plan the most amazing getaways!

Carmela is amazing and will help you plan your dream vacation for the best price possible! I would not trust anyone else in helping my family and I plan our vacations… thank you, Carmela!!
Mario Sent on 12/16/2021

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Carmela Hartman

Trust, integrity and consistency is what was delivered by In Style Weddings and Destinations. Carmela and team gained my trust throughout my experience starting from day 1 until the end of the event . She delivered on all her promises and was done with consistency and an high degree of professionalism. If you're looking for a wedding planner look no further. I highly recommend Carmela Hartman and In Style Weddings and Destinations.
Ning Sent on 12/09/2021

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excellent service

they provide excellent service, they provide you with all the details, the tour details, restaurants and transportation.
Ravel Sent on 12/17/2019

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Wonderful time in Costa Rica!

Carmela was amazing!! She made my parents first visit to Costa Rica relaxing and memorable. Her recommend itinerary exceeded our expectations. She helped us with our hotel stay, activities, transportation, restaurants, everything! The loved the mix of beach, hot springs, wild life and waterfalls. We couldn’t ask for anything else!
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Krisha Sent on 08/10/2019

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Lovely, Well Organized Trip

Carmela had everything perfectly organized for our travel as well as optional activities to choose from during the trip. The resort was beautiful with beach and pool options. The spa was amazing and one of may favorite parts of the trip. Carmela made sure everything was perfect every step of the way and definitely took the stress of planning and organizing off our shoulders. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone so you can relax and enjoy your trip.
Jessica Sent on 08/09/2019

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Excellent attention to detail!

Maribel is outstanding and I appreciated her attention to detail with everything she booked for us!! From flights, experiences, transportation and hotels, she did it all so well!!!
Vicky Sent on 08/09/2019

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Stress-free trip

Girls group trip was stress-free! I had a wonderful time with wonderful women whom I met for the first time and some I met in previous events through ISWD. I really like that I am able to make payment plans to make my vacation affordable. Carmela is such an amazing planner and very flexible in accommodating my needs. She took care of our group while at the resort to make sure services are great. Carmela and her team did an amazing job to make my vacation stress-free! ISWD’s service to us was very personalized. They cater our individual needs. They took me to Tulum for shopping, one of my favorite part of the trip. Love the salsa room which brought me back to my dancing element. Love the spa with Carmela which was a very fun experience! Overall, I would highly recomment ISWD team for future trips for group, couples, any events, etc.!
Kathleen Sent on 08/09/2019

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Wonderful time at Summer Superbia at the UNICO 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya

Amazing trip full of sun, fun, beautiful surroundings, friends old and new, terrific food and activities all at a first-class resort. Carmela and her team took great care of us from beginning to end. Can't wait to travel with them again!!
Cat M. Sent on 07/08/2019

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Austin Birthday Getaway

From the moment I received an invitation for my girlfriends birthday, I knew it was going to be amazing!

Our whole trip was well planned with an itinerary leading up to the day. It was great to not have to worry with what’s next because everything was well planned and organized. I was very impressed with every detail and Carmela was lovely to work with.

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Jocelyn Sent on 06/26/2019

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Amazing Austin Big Birthday Celebration

I hired InstyleWeddings to arrange a 4-day girls trip to celebrate a milestone birthday, and Carmela and her team exceeded my expectations. We were a group of 13 women, and we had an absolutely amazing time. From the VIP cabana and spa service, to the pre-dinner, dinner and night out VIP bottle service celebration. I remember all of the ooohs and ahhs, especially when my guests walked into the chandelier room where we had the birthday celebration dinner. The table was set beautifully with gorgeous flowers and votives, and with the Kendra Scott gift boxes for each guest (a bracelet inside as their party favors). I absolutely loved everything. And the food and sparkling rose were phenomenal! It was all just perfect. My guests commented on how everything was such just so me! And I totally agree. That is all due to Carmela taking the time to listen to what I like and what works for me. She and her team nailed it. Plain and simple. I couldn't be happier. My guests and I are still on our Austin weekend high. It was perfect and absolutely memorable.
Johanna Sent on 06/25/2019

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The best girls trip ever!

Carmela and team planned and executed a seamless event for my best friend’s 50th birthday in Austin! Our itinerary was detailed but realistic and we really didn’t need to think! I love Austin largely due to Carmela and the amazing experience she provided!! Thank you!
Luisa Sent on 06/24/2019

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Her Itinerary is so detailed made it so easy for all the guest! Everyone loved it!

We know there are no perfect event But yet so amazing everything was perfect and they made sure of that.
Evelyn Sent on 06/24/2019

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Carmela is simply superb!!

Carmela made my first visit to Austin enjoyable! I went to help celebrate my sister in law’s 50th birthday. She took care of everything for us, from our hotel stay, restaurants, spa, club, shopping, everything!! I couldn’t ask for anything else. My trip was perfect.
Sarah Sent on 01/10/2019

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Honeymoon to Nevis Island

Carmela planned our honeymoon to Nevis Island and we loved everything about it! I can't imagine making a trip like this without the help of Carmela--we would have been so lost and she made it effortless. Normally it would have been a little difficult for us to fully relax on a big trip like this but we honestly found ourselves able to due to Carmela's organization of all the details. The island is truly breathtaking and so are the people. We can't wait to plan another trip!
J Sent on 09/11/2018

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My fiance and were in desperate need of some R&R, and Carmela was the perfect person to plan for our getting some rest while relaxing in calm beauty. Cooking classes, celebrity chefs, couple's massages, Cuban cigars, and multi-course meals kept us well fed and well relaxed. (Can you tell we like we like to eat?) Each night, the sleepy rhythmic sound of the ocean each night as we drifted off to slumber.

Carmela, you put together the perfect trip for us! Thank you for your wonderful work on our recent trip to Mexico.
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Amanda Sent on 09/03/2018

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Carmela organized an amazing group vacation for us in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Unicos 20 87 resort was absolutely stunning in every way with awesome service,accommodations, spa services, beach and pool time and excursions! I’m forever grateful for this wonderful experience! We had the best time ever and with Carmela’s expertise the entire vacation was effortless and so amazing! Thank you Carmela! I can’t wait to plan our next vacation with you!
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Wendi Sent on 08/30/2018

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Words cannot even describe the service and the whole experience of the vacation. This is a vacation I will remember for ever. From the arrangements, the itinerary, the arrival, the stay, the activities, to the departure, I was stress free and had the most enjoyable time!
Lynnette Sent on 08/28/2018

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This was an amazing trip!! Met the most friendliest, enthusiastic people during this trip . Had a Blast !! WILL DEFINITELY TRAVEL AGAIN WITH THIS COMPANY ..
Johanna Sent on 08/28/2018

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DREAM VACATION COME TRUE!
Carmela was EXCELLENT! The arrangements and travel were seamless...The accommodations were out of this world!
It was like we arrived in Heaven! The all-inclusive resort featured a personal Butler, aromatherapy service, pillow menu, including drinks by a mixologist, Top Chef Dining, Incredible views, Extreme Tours and so much more.
We had the most spectacular time and created lifetime memories. Carmela is one of a kind who is absolutely dedicated to making her client's dreams come true! Thank you, thank you!!
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Kimberly Sent on 08/27/2018

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Carmela is top echelon of wedding and travel planning. She gives unprecedented conceigere service from the heart. She organized a trip for my weathly intuitive group who all are very well traveled and we all agreed that it was the best trip and destination that we have each ever experienced. It far exceeded our expectations so much so we are already planning our next adventure with her. Her attention to all the delightful details gave us peace of mind to enjoy and be fully engaged with each other and not worried about one single travel detail. From the transportation to the selection of the resort, the restaurant selections, the world class spa the beauty of the property every morsel of this trip was delicious in mind body and soul. Thank you Instyleweddings/Carmela for absolutely everything you did for us for a memory of a lifetime.
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Carmella was awesome. She coordinated our group event to the beautiful Unico 2087 in Tulum Mexico and it was amazing. If you are looking for a 5 star vacation planner...Contact Carmella.
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Just came back from a wonderful 4 day holiday in Cancun with the girls. Our agent Carmela was above amazing planned the entire trip, made sure we were all happy and had everything thing we needed and wanted at all times. Checked in on us if we were at the spa, dinner, poolside. Always had fun recommending for us. Can’t wait to plan next girl trip and Trips with my love. Thank you again Carmela
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I was so thankful we had ISWD during our wedding planning process. Carmela introduced us to wonderful vendors and the rest of her team worked diligently all year to make sure timeline was perfect, vendors were communicated to, and my vision for the wedding came to life. The day of the wedding, the team couldn’t have been more amazing staying on top of the timeline, setting up, and taking care of my new husband and me! Thank you Carmela, Sara, and the ISWD team for the best wedding planning process!
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Carmela was AMAZING when we planned our wedding in Hawaii five years ago, so it was a no-brainer to seek her advice on where we should go for our anniversary. She recommended the UNICO 20°87° in Riviera Maya and we couldn’t have asked for a more romantic, relaxing, and FUN trip to celebrate us! She arranged and planned a vacation fit for royalty! Carmela is the go-to agent for LUXURY travel - she looks out for your best interests and is very attentive to your needs. We’re already looking forward to planning our next adventure with her!
Kimberly Sent on 07/12/2018

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Carmela is top notch. I never worry about a thing when Carmela is planning our trips. I just provide the date of the trip and proposed locations and she takes care of the rest, and this says a lot coming from someone who feels the need to control everything. I fully trust Carmela that I will come away from my vacation already planning the next with HER!
Laura Sent on 07/11/2018

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Carmen, Sarah and the In Style Wedding planners did a fantastic job with my son's wedding! Even with last minute changes due to weather, the team responded immediately and professionally! 2 THUMBS UP!
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Carmela Was absolutely fabulous and professional. Although we were first time customers she treated us like old friends and even got us some great upgrades at the resort for our 20th anniversary!! Made the traveling experience flawless and enjoyable, planes and shuttles all on time and courteous. Great recommendations, Great advice and Great Service.
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Carmela was great to work with in planning our honeymoon! She had extensive knowledge of the regions we were traveling to, provided great options for tours, etc. and had enough variety and selection to stay within budget. Her and her subcontractors' attentiveness throughout the trip was top notch and we never had to stress about itinerary or logistics.
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Dominican Wedding Dreams

Carmela was awesome! She was able to take over our booking last minute - and I mean days before we left - we flew first class to Punta Cana only to be shuttled by a private helicopter to our resort at Zoetry. Carmela was also able to upgraded our room - talk about a stunning view! In addition we had a romantic dinner on the beach, private horseback riding, spa sessions, and our own private butler. I cannot wait to begin planning our next getaway!
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There are no words to even tell you how freaking amazing Punta Cana was! We
have absolutely no complaints. I mean from the ride from the airport, to the
accommodations, to the cuisine, to the service, it was absolutely top notch.
I can not tell you thank you enough!!! Working with you is an absolute dream,
you make everything so easy and headache free! So looking forward to 2018, we would like to get started NOW!!!
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I love working with Carmela, she's absolutely fabulous! With her sense of style and professionalism, she created a mean and unforgettable cocktail for us!
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Carmela is a joy to work with and extremely knowledgeable about travel! She knows all of the best resorts! She has planned several getaways for me and my girlfriends and they are always first-class. She builds relationships with the resorts, so she is able to get us upgrades and extras. Plus she is an awesome person! I recommend Carmela without hesitation. 5 Stars!
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Carmela and her group were very professional and made sure that our needs were met. Not that all was met, but she went an extra mile and upgraded our room and bottle of wine was waiting for us when we arrived :).
Great service!
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Carmela is outstanding to work with and always a delightful person to be around.
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We hired In Style Weddings & Destinations to help us with an upcoming conference & convention in Cancun, Mexico for our outpatient Physical Therapy company, Triangle Therapeutics. As busy executives, we needed to make sure that everything is lined up, details organized and everybody's experience will be perfection. Carmela took care of every single element; her experience & knowledge in this field was very evident every step of the way. The big surprise? We came in and all of our rooms were upgraded from regular rooms to a deluxe sweet ocean view for the same price! The sound of the waves every morning was such a treat and the resort and service impeccable.

We can't wait to use her again with conferences & conventions as we know that though we're doing work, it's practically a vacation & being in paradise. We are grateful & recommend her without any hesitation.
Lindsey Sent on 12/07/2016

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Carmela is professional, detail-oriented, sharp and fun! She's been my friend and teammate on events for years now - since she planned our wedding - and I've recommended her to dear friends without reserve.
You too would be well advised to have her on your team!
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Everything was great! Had a wonderful time. Great value!
Tiffany Sent on 11/25/2016

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Instyle weddings is the place to go for a beautifully planned event. They planned our 20th-anniversary trip around Europe. The service and responsiveness was amazing.
Vicky Sent on 11/17/2016

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For those who are trying to book their events through In Style Weddings and Destinations, you will get 100% satisfaction of the service that Ms. Carmela Hartman will provide. She has exceeded beyond my expectation when she planned for my 40th birthday bash. She listened to my desires and she made some great recommendations. I also received a very delicious birthday cake and it was a big surprise! Despite of the rainy weather, she made everything to work out with excitement and everyone had a blast! Iam very satisfied with the service and will use In Style Wedding and Destination again for future events!!!
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Carmela provided the most excellent service towards me and my daughter, making sure that we are taken care of for our trip to Mexico, having us upgraded to VIP, and setting up the to have the kitchen bake a surprise birthday cake for my daughter. She went well above and beyond customer service! And I am truly grateful for having to meet in her in person and booking our travels with her, I would definitely book my future travels with her and make sure to refer Carmela to family and friends.
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We stayed at Secrets Huatulco which was a beautiful resort. Our last night there, the chef created a special dinner just for us with several appetizers and entrees and desserts. We also received VIP services from the Preferred Desk. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed all the perks we received.
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Carmela Hartman, with Instyle weddings and Destinations did a phenomenal job planning all-girls trip for me and my girlfriends. We all flew in from different locations; Texas, California, and Nevada, we all arrived without any problems. We were promptly greeted and attended to tentatively our entire stay. We had a wonderful time, emmuclant views/service. I will continue to use ISWD for my future travel arrangements!
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In style weddings planned our entire trip to Spain from 2 different airports. They made sure they put us on the same connecting flights so that we could fly on same flight to Spain. The hotel accommodations were nice and enough space for us both. The suggestion to Costa del Sol, Malaga was a great suggestion for our 2nd stop and we greatly enjoyed being in that town and on the beach. I loved our travel book which was customized for just us with all the flight/train/hotel information we needed, including contact information. I would recommend in style weddings for your next travel trip or any other occasion.
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Carmela was so pleasant to work with she brought a smile to my face every time I spoke with her. The hotel was as nice and good as she said it would be.
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Excellent Service...amazing experience....really enjoyed the stay and a perfect honeymoon resort to go along with it!! Carmela from InStyle was friendly and kind and helped us get the best possible package for our honeymoon...definitely recommend InStyle to anyone who wants to plan a getaway vacation!!
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I worked with Sara Reimer-Smith and she made our day run smoothly, and flawlessly! Rain changed our wedding plans, but she was quick to offer alternate suggestions and communicate them with the vendors. She also made quick decisions on the wedding day and checked in with me to be sure I was happy with all of her choices. After the wedding friends and family commented they were really impressed by her professionalism, kindness and ability to get our group moving in the right direction! I'm so happy we went with Sara and InStye!
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Carmela and her services where top notch and very considerate of our requirements and took additional steps to ensure all aspects of our trip will considered and looked after.
Shannon Sent on 03/12/2015

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Carmela, Sara and In Style made our wedding beyond perfect! It was all we had hoped for and much more! Carmela was very responsive to all of my emails and Sara went above and beyond in coordinating our wedding. She was so organized, her detailed timeline ensured that everything ran smoothly, she worked so well with my vendors, and responded to any and all questions I had right away. I highly recommend In Style and Sara!
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They are a great team to work with and they always try to accomodate your wishes. All 3 of my children used them as thier wedding planners. One of them being held in California and other 2 in Austin.
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I was someone that didn't know much about weddings going into mine so I felt like I needed a lot of help. Carmela went above and beyond my expectations! She kept me on track with the personal decisions I needed to make and got everything done in a timely and efficient manner. With her help, I was confident my wedding would be a success through out the planning process (it definitely put my mind at ease). Carmela was a lot of fun to work with and my wedding ended up being perfect!
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Carmela planned a wonderful vacation for us. We hope to have her plan our next vacation.
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Carmela is very easy to work with and is very knowledgeable about her venues
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Carmela is very personable and warm. She was very helpful and I enjoyed working with her very much!
Laura Sent on 11/14/2014

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We hired Lauren for day-of wedding coordinating. She was fantastic! She actually helped us along the way by providing suggestions and resources for us to complete our wedding planning. She created our day before and day of timeline, managed all of our vendors and made sure our wedding went smoothly. I am so impressed with her management skills and professionalism she had before, during and after our wedding date. It was so nice to know that Lauren had everything under control and I didn't have to stress about anything on my wedding day. I was able to enjoy it fully and stress-free! I would recommend Lauren to anyone planning a wedding or just needing day-of coordinating.
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I used Carmela and her team for my Wedding at One World Theatre. From the beginning Carmela and her team were great to work with. Sara was our day of coordinator and went above and beyond for me, my family and our guests. She is easy to work with and understands the pressures for the day and does everything she can to ensure your day is perfect. I will definitely recommend Sara and Carmela to other brides. Thank you!
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I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU for all of the extra stuff that you did for our wedding, the dinner, setting up the sign in for the Catamaran, and just being there. I think that really helped give some of the guest a different perspective of your service. EVERYONE was HAPPY!!!!! and extremely pleased with the resort. My sister can't stop talking about it. We are ALL looking forward to another trip.
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My husband and I attended a wedding at Secrets St. James in Montego Bay, the wedding was planned and coordinated by Carmela with Instyle Weddings. The trip in short was AMAZING! The wedding was beautiful, the resort was perfection and the responsiveness by Carmela and her right hand Connie were spot on. This is definitely in my top three all time best vacations/celebrations and I would absolutely recommend Carmela to anyone planning a trip/event.
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Very helpful and informative regarding my trip..Very organized, the little book compilation of my tickets, hotel booking and itinerary was the best plus a cute tote for shopping...Carmela and Connie were awesome
Sophie Sent on 12/31/2013

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If you want a great wedding planner, three words: hire Carmela Hartman. Carmela was so incredible during our entire wedding planning process as my husband and myself planned our elopement/ "weddingmoon" in Buenos Aires, Argentina. What we did was not easy, but Carmela made it seem like a breeze with her insight on vendors to hire, venues, even places to stay! When our wedding day came around, it was the most PERFECT day, and I owe so much of it to this wonderful woman. She is so creative and full of fresh ideas, and was also so sweet and responsive during our entire process. I not only consider her a very talented planner, but a dear friend as well. Using her as your wedding planner is one of the best things you could do when you start your own wedding planning!
Estella Sent on 12/22/2013

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WOW... talk about service. For me the best service is when a planner anticipates needs that you had never even thought about. Sure, the basics are given, but to think beyond the norm and make an event truly special is what InStlye Weddings and Destinations does flawlessly. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants to hold an event for any special occasion. A great group of people.
Lindsey Sent on 12/22/2013

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Carmela is a lifesaver - and such a professional!! I am lucky to have her as a partner.
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We recently got married Nov 2, 2013, and had In Style plan our wedding. They did a fantastic job- we couldn't have asked for more. Carmela, Laren and Liza were always available, organized, informative, a joy to be around, and helped guide us to success in what might have been the most important day of our lives. The wedding was nothing short of perfect- the decor and catering was wonderful and I truly cannot think of any way this day could have been any better. We give our highest recommendation to In Style Weddings and Destinations. They were top notch, and should be considered the preeminent wedding planners in the business.
Nydia Sent on 10/27/2013

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Carmela, Lauren and the rest of the team were absolutely amazing. Before I thought about it they were already all over it. I was a type of bride that wanted it all perfect. They made it happen and made it look easy. The wedding was perfect thanks to In Style Weddings. I researched and interviewed many companies. Carmela won me over with her spectacular personality. She was very attentive, detail oriented, went over and beyond her duties really. I just can't say enough about how prepared her and her team were. Because of Carmela and her awesome team (including Lauren) I had a great time at my weeding. I was relaxed and had a blast! Our guests continue to tell us how much they enjoyed our wedding. Everything went so smoothly. Thank you Carmela!!! I am so glad you were our planner, now a friend forever!

Carmela was also our travel agent. She built us an unforgettable honeymoon to Greece. We stayed a the most amazing hotels with transportation and breakfast included. It was a very relaxing and romantic honeymoon we could never forget. Thank you Carmela!
Laura Sent on 10/23/2013

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Carmela has coordinated destination weddings for me and my sister (as well as other group trips). She is very organized and has great ideas that will make your event thoughtful and special for all of your guests. If you are looking to have a stress free wedding trip and all of your guests feel taken care of in the process, she is the lady to hire!
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Carmela was awesome! She was always available and so accommodating. Carmela and her crew seemed to be able to anticipate our style and needs. Every vendor she recommended was one I chose and never regretted. I know the "picture perfect" wedding would have never taken place without her.
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Planning a destination wedding in less than six months may seem like not enough time to get a million things done, but having Carmela on hand to help with all the little details made it seem like a breeze! During the planning process, she was available to us for all our needs and was a huge help when we needed assistance with the vendors. And we were so thankful for all her help with arranging travel for our guests! At the wedding, we couldn't be happier to have her with us and making sure everything was running on time and just as we planned. Her knowledge, experience, and professionalism was our peace of mind, and we feel very lucky to have had InStyle Weddings & Destinations working with us to make sure our wedding day was everything we hoped for and more!
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Everything about our wedding in Mexico was absoulutely perfect! I did not have to worry about a thing. All of my needs were anticipated and handled BEFORE I could even ask!!! Thank you so much for making my wedding a once in a lifetime experience that I will treasure forever!
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We could not have maintained our sanity, nor had the wedding of our dreams without Carmela! She's a true professional, the definition of multi-tasker, and odds are you'll walk away with a dear friend to boot!

Not only have I already recommended Carmela to everyone I know and meet (yes strangers), but I will continue to do so, and feel so lucky that she came into my life.
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I found the overall wedding experience wonderful. As the father of the bride,it was everything I hoped for.
Richard Sent on 12/08/2011

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Carmela and her group are as good as it gets...and the quality of the service shows. She organized a few trips for me and I have always been amazed at the quality of service and how well everything turned out. She is detail oriented, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about your experience. I would highly recommend her.
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Lauren Accera was wonderful. Truly, the best decision I made in the preparation and execution of the beautiful wedding day!
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It was a pleasure working with you Carmela! The Service you provided our organization was excellent we could not have asked for a better planner. Our Medical Executive Retreat was a success and very much pleased with your services. Looking forward to working with you again.
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Carmela planned our wedding in Puerto Rico in June of 2009, and we honestly feel like we couldn't have done it without her. Carmela was great at working with the local vendors, who tended to be slow to respond to questions and requests. She was resourceful at finding quality vendors while staying within our budget. She was fun to work with and always kept her cool. We had such a great time and our wedding was so beautiful. Our friends keep asking us to have another one!
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Carmela is an amazing event planner - she keeps everyone on point throughout the lifecycle of the planning and day-of, and she does it with grace, style and charisma. Having recently worked with her on the BBQ Crash Course SXSW event, I cannot recommend her enough. She also planned my wedding prior to that, and had done such a fantastic job that I went back to her to help with the BBQ Crash Course the last two years and it just gets better and better. You are in great hands with Carmela!
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Carmela at In Style Weddings and Destinations was incredibly instrumental in making our wedding in Cabo San Lucas a success. I am by nature a planner, so my husband and I planned our wedding date two and a half years away from the date of our engagement. Carmela was understanding of my timeline and my need to space everything out so I would not feel rushed or stressed in the months, weeks and days leading up to our wedding day. On the day of our wedding EVERY SINGLE person commented on how calm, collected and at peace I was with the entire event. I totally commend Carmela on her professionalism, structure and planning that enabled me to be completely joyful and at peace and remember every blissful detail of our incredible wedding day!!!
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Carmela Hartman at In Style Weddings and Destinations was absolutely amazing. She gave us the most beautiful wedding. She really understood what we wanted, took our ideas as her foundation, and then transformed them into a spectacular event. The planning stages were great fun and my husband and I were both able to enjoy every moment of our special day. I highly highly recommend Carmela for your event.
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I always enjoy telling people that my wedding day was so relaxing. Thanks to having a certified planner, I was allowed to enjoy the day with my family and friends. Everyone should have a coordinator.
Regina Sent on 07/21/2015

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I hired In Style Weddings to coordinate my wedding at Mark's American Cuisine in Houston, Texas. I went back and forth on whether or not I even needed a coordinator for the day of, but I decided to meet with Sara Smith from In Style Weddings at Mark's in Houston for a consult. After that meeting, I knew I wanted to hire Sara. I quickly became confident that Sara could make the vision of my day come to life, with very little effort from myself, friends or family, which is exactly what I wanted. Over a period of two months, Sara worked virtually from Austin, and it was like she was right here in Houston partnering with me on the plans the entire time. Sara is very clear, articulate, and professional in every engagement.

The day of the wedding was magical and flawless in my mind. The feedback that I received from my guests was glowing, many expressing that everything was beautifully coordinated, which allowed our guests to share our joy without distraction.

Thank you very much Carmela and Sara for making the day that both David and I shared, the most memorable day of our lives. Hugs to you both!!
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I enjoyed working with Carmela to plan the travel to and from our destination wedding in Jamaica. Carmela introduced us to Apple Vacations and worked out a group travel deal which everyone benefited. Carmela was very flexible with all of our guests and very professional over the phone. Our guests gave a bunch of compliments about working with her to plan their travels. Some of our guests continue to book travel through her even after the wedding. I highly recommend Carmela if you are planning a destination wedding.
Selena Sent on 12/19/2024

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Incredible Experience

Carmela is a true professional when it comes to planning and executing in an unforgettable travel experience. She made our trip to Morocco and Croatia memorable and special . She takes special care to ensure that everything not just works well but is taken to the next level ! Even in a crisis, she handles the situation with grace and a firm hand to ensure that our needs are attended to. I will travel with her again and have recommended her to many friends!
Nicole Sent on 12/22/2021

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Our Once In A Lifetime Trip to Italy

Carmela and Laura who put our trip together exceeded our expectation of what our first time to Italy would be. Our trip was 16 days and we traveled to Rome, Naples, Positano and Capri with ease. Before we left They made sure we were prepared with all the proper documents for the constantly changing requirements; made traveling so much easier. Everything from our private transfers, the Michelin Star restaurants they booked, the daily excursions and day trips to surrounding cities. We left Italy with our hearts full and an experience of a lifetime. I can’t recommend their amazing services enough.
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Sara Sent on 07/10/2014

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I can honestly say my day was completely stress free! Everything was beautifully executed.
Nicole Sent on 07/06/2017

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Our resort was better than we ever imagined. The food, the activities, the room, the pool, everything was A+. We will definitely stay here again. And a big shout out to our TA Carmela who was able to upgrade our rooms to the Preferred! She's the best!
Jacques Sent on 06/29/2017

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This is one of the best vacations that I have had. Secrets was the perfect spot for a fun and relaxing week. Carmello worked with us to ensure that we had all the opportunities to experience all that the Dominican Republic had to offer. Thanks!!!
J. Sent on 11/30/2016

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I previously worked with InstyleWeddings when a friend had a destination wedding in Jamaica 2 years ago. Carmela was so helpful and had such a bubbly personality that I knew I wanted to use her in the future. I decided to do a girls trip for my 40th birthday and knew Carmela was the person to plan it with. I had several(heavy emphasis on the several) locations in mind so I used her expertise and extensive travel knowledge to help me narrow my search down. Carmela went above and beyond to help me pick a quality hotel with great views and that stayed in my budget. My 40th Birthday destination Celebration was at Breathless Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. We had an absolutely wonderful time! And Carmela even had a little treat for me. She was the best.
Ashley Sent on 01/06/2014

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When getting married the last thing a bride wants is to worry about the details. I was thrilled to be able to walk down the aisle stress free. When planning a destination wedding there are more logistics with all of the guest traveling. It was refreshing to not worry about my guest's travel plans and be able to enjoy the beautiful resort we were at. In Styles and Destinations also did my sister's wedding which is why we went with them. I am very happy with the results and appreciate the hard work that Carmella put in to make sure that my special day was amazing!!
User1126786 Sent on 04/05/2013

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Instyle (Carmela) was our day-of coordinator for our wedding in March 2013. They were recommended to us by our venue. Although we only hired Carmela to be our day-of coordinator, she was there to support us from the moment we signed the contract. She was always offering to contact vendors for me and was there for me with any questions I had about planning. At Carmela’s suggestion, we made the decision to add on a second coordinator, Lauren, based on the size of our wedding. Both Lauren and Carmela are wonderful people, and you can tell that they are very passionate about their jobs. They did a lot of hard work the day of our wedding that we only found out about afterward when it came to coordinating the logistics so that the day flowed smoothly. Carmela’s team did a beautiful job on table layouts and on the layout of our escort card/guest book table. They also did a wonderful job displaying our cake. There were a couple of issues that occurred the day-of that we had concerns about. However, when we had our wrap-up meeting with Carmela and Lauren, we understood the reasoning behind them, and were satisfied that Carmela and Lauren did everything they could to make the day perfect. Overall, their work and preparation on the wedding day ensured that my husband and I didn’t have to worry about a single thing.

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