Curating Unforgettable Luxury Events and Destination Weddings in coastal Florida and California
From dreamy details,
to flawless execution ...
Serving elite destinations from Naples, FL to our newly expanded territory of Santa Barbara and Napa Valley California, we specialize in creating timeless destination luxury wedding celebrations that reflect the essence of your love story.
Led by founder and creative director Melissa, our destination wedding planning firm is recognized for its elevated design aesthetic, seamless production, and concierge-level service, we curate the highest level of service weddings and exquisite attention to detail.
If you’re craving a wedding that’s effortlessly elegant, unforgettable and totally you, you’re in the right place.
- Sophisticated, tailored planning from concept to celebration
- Exceptional creative direction and production precision
- Exclusive access to Florida, California and the most coveted venues and elite vendors
- A discreet, white-glove experience for discerning clientele
What Defines Our Approach
From the serene coastal oceanfront shores of Naples Florida to the west coast of Santa Barbara California's sweeping and majestic views -- to the cultural richness of a destination wedding in the Caribbean, or the elegant charm of a Tuscan garden wedding in Italy, we are deeply connected to the landscape and rhythm of curating a seamless experience with our service and design excellence.
At The Wedding Planner MD, we don’t simply plan events — we curate moments that linger, experiences that delight, and weddings that leave a legacy.
- A collaborative journey that values your vision and elevates it
- A design process rooted in sophistication, personalization, and luxury
- Flawless day-of execution, so you’re free to fully immerse in every moment
- A wedding experience that feels effortless yet unforgettable
Your Experience With Us
"There are not enough words for this review. Melissa has been planning our wedding for two years and she made it more magical than we thought it would be."
- NICOLE E. (2025 Bride)
"She is professional, calm, creative with great sense of taste and elegance. MeliSsa brought a special note to my wedding and life. She is a great person, good, kind-hearted and amazing woman."
- Kateryna S. (2024 Bride)
"From the very beginning, her cute and bubbly personality made the planning process enjoyable and stress-free. She truly understood my vision and worked tirelessly to bring it to life."
- ALEXA R. (2025 Bride)
"As a photography and videography team, we know that an incredible wedding planner can make a wedding day run smoothly and Melissa did just that. We would recommend her to all our couples!"
- DAVID B. (WEDDING VENDOR)
"Working with Melissa was a dream! She was very organized, attentive, and truly understood our vision. From vendor recommendations to flawless execution on the big day, everything went smoothly thanks to her expertise."
- JANELLE G. (2024 Bride)
