It almost never happens at the beginning. At the beginning, couples are excited. Confident. Motivated.
They’ve got Pinterest boards. Google Docs. A shared Notes app called “Wedding Stuff.”

Everything looks controlled. And then… somewhere between Pinterest boards, vendor quotes, and guest confirmations, the stress begins to creep in. Not because couples are careless — but because destination wedding budgets don’t collapse where people expect them to. It’s almost never the flowers. It’s what no one tells you to plan for.

The Dominican Republic has a way of making everything look effortless. Couples imagine a relaxed celebration where love is the only thing that matters. And for a moment, it really feels that way. What most couples don’t see yet is how quickly that dream can turn into stress — not because of love, but because planning a wedding abroad is very different from imagining one