When it comes to creating lasting memories with the ones you love, Rachel and Zach Kelley couldn’t have picked a more perfect spot to tie the knot. Surrounded by the beauty of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, they celebrated their love with 44 of their closest friends and family at the stunning Secrets Moxché Playa Del Carmen.

From effortless wedding planning to a fun-filled week, their destination wedding was everything they dreamed it would be—and more! We sat down with Rachel and Zach to hear more about their journey and the highlights of their unforgettable destination wedding.

Why Did You Choose Playa Del Carmen?

"We knew we wanted to have a destination wedding in Mexico, and Courtnie and her team at TravelBash provided us with several resort options that matched exactly what we were looking for in an all-inclusive resort. We chose Playa Del Carmen because it’s central to where we and a lot of our family live, and the price range was reasonable for our guests. It was the perfect spot!"

Favorite Part of the Destination Wedding Experience?

"Honestly, the best part was getting to spend an entire week at a beautiful resort with all of our best friends and family. We had a blast! How often do you get to go on vacation with everyone you love? It felt like the perfect combination of celebration and vacation."

What Stood Out Most About the Resort? Did You Do Any Excursions?

"The food! Everyone raved about the food we had at the resort—it was truly incredible. The pools were also a highlight—there were so many to choose from, whether we wanted to relax, party, or participate in activities. As for excursions, we didn’t do any because it was our first time at an all-inclusive resort, and honestly, we don’t regret that at all. Staying at the resort was more than enough for us!"

How Did Working with TravelBash Make Wedding Planning Easier?

"We joke with our friends that we hardly did anything to plan our wedding! TravelBash handled everything: they found the resort, helped with our contract, facilitated communication with the on-site wedding coordinator, took care of guest bookings and emails, sent reminders, and gave us great advice and suggestions along the way. We couldn’t have done it without their help and expertise—they made the entire experience stress-free."

What Advice Do You Have for Other Couples Planning a Destination Wedding?

"Our first piece of advice is to use a travel company—it made our experience 1000% smoother and stress-free. Secondly, choose the resort and experience you want, not what others might want. We would also recommend spending a whole week there. Our week was absolutely amazing, and we didn’t want to leave! Lastly, we found joining a Facebook group with others who had weddings at the same resort super helpful. It gave us great insights into what to expect and ask for when working with the on-site wedding coordinator."

Rachel and Zach’s wedding at Secrets Moxché Playa Del Carmen was the perfect mix of love, relaxation, and celebration. Their advice? Make it your own and enjoy every moment! With the right team behind you, planning a destination wedding can be as easy as showing up and saying, "I do."

Courtnie is the founder & CEO of TravelBash. After years as an ambitious fundraiser, she took her passion for travel full-time. She has lived all over the U.S. and abroad and after planning her own destination wedding, she decided to help other couples plan their big day abroad too. She has written “Passport to Paradise: The Complete Destination Wedding Guide,” a top seller on Amazon. She has also been featured in Travel + Leisure, Destination I Do and The Washington Post. As a certified travel advisor, expert event planner and natural connector, she uses her powers to create VIP travel experiences.