3× Top US Destination Wedding Specialist · 2023 · 2025 · 2026

You say “yes.”
Andrea handles the rest.

I’m Andrea Coots. I find the resort that fits you, book every one of your guests, and guide you from the first idea all the way to your dream wedding.

  • 3× Top US Specialist
  • Top 10 five years running
  • Hundreds of weddings planned
  • Since 2016 with DestinationWeddings.com
  • Large weddings are my specialty
  • 55+ glowing reviews
Couple kissing under a white and blush floral arch at an oceanfront resort
Andrea Coots
Andrea CootsCedar Hill, TX · Destination Wedding Specialist

Proud Destination Wedding Specialist with

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Awards

2023Top US SpecialistDestinationWeddings.com
2025Top US SpecialistDestinationWeddings.com
2026Top US SpecialistDestinationWeddings.com
Top 105 years in a rowDestinationWeddings.com
Portrait of Andrea Coots by the ocean

Meet your specialist

I was a DestinationWeddings.com bride first.

My husband and I were married through DestinationWeddings.com in July 2014, so I know this experience from the couple’s side first. My favorite memory is checking in for our flights and finding out my mom had bumped us up to first class. That trip is why I do this: I want every couple to feel that same mix of excitement and ease.

I joined DestinationWeddings.com as a specialist in 2016 and work exclusively on destination celebrations. Since then I’ve planned hundreds of destination weddings. I’ve been named a Top US Specialist three times (2023, 2025 and 2026) and a Top 10 Specialist five years in a row.

Big guest lists are my specialty. I’m an organizer at heart: when 50, 75 or more guests are booking rooms, swapping names and asking questions, I keep every detail straight so nothing lands on you. Since my own wedding, I’ve traveled all over Mexico and the Caribbean to experience resorts firsthand and meet their wedding teams. I’ve also had couples marry at most of the major wedding resorts in these destinations. That experience and those relationships mean I can give you honest, inside advice on which resort and venue fit your crowd, and I know who to call when something needs fixing.

What working with me costs you: nothing.

I’m paid by the resorts, not by you. Because I book so many weddings with them, I can secure excellent group rates, and your group can earn perks like:

  • Complimentary nights
  • Discounts off rooms
  • Wedding package discounts
  • Room upgrades
  • Resort credits

Perks vary by resort and how many rooms your group books. I’ll show you exactly what you qualify for.

Couples come back to me for birthdays, family trips and anniversaries, and they send their friends.

“Don’t let yourself get too stressed! A destination wedding is easy to plan and so much fun for you and your guests.”Andrea’s best advice for couples

Off the clock: anywhere tropical with a margarita in hand, and, to my husband’s surprise, water polo at the resort pool.

What I take off your plate

The whole trip, for you and every guest

Finding the resort

We talk vibe, budget and guest list, then I recommend resorts based on weddings I’ve already planned there and the resort teams I know, including places you’d never find on your own.

Large guest lists, organized

Big weddings are my specialty. Every guest books with me directly, and room changes, name swaps, payment plans and first-time-traveler questions all come to me, not you.

Working with the resort

I coordinate with the resort’s wedding team, request the little extras, and keep everyone on the same page.

When plans change

Flight delays, airport closures, even a pandemic reschedule. I rebook shuttles, rooms and dates so your celebration still happens.

Real celebrations

Weddings Andrea helped bring to life

~75

guests booked through Andrea for one couple, over an 18-month planning journey.

51

guests’ travel organized for Hannah’s wedding, resort search included.

2020 → 2021

a Cancún wedding rescheduled through Covid, and it still went off without a hitch.

How it works

From first call to flight home

  1. Tell me your vision

    Vibe, budget, rough guest count and dates. No idea which country yet? That’s where we start.

  2. Choose your resort

    I send curated options and coordinate site visits until it feels like yours.

  3. Guests book with me

    One link, one point of contact. I answer every question so you don’t have to.

  4. Travel and celebrate

    Transfers, room requests and last-minute changes are handled. You just show up.

Couples & guests say

“Andrea deserves the world.”

Our wedding had ~75 guests who all booked through Andrea and we heard the same positive feedback from them through initial bookings, room changes, name swapping, and more. We had veteran travelers and very inexperienced travelers in our group, and she did a great job handling everyone’s requests. For anyone considering a destination wedding, I would HIGHLY recommend working with Andrea. She is the BEST and we plan to work with her again for trips in the future!

Dana Z · WeddingWire

Andrea was also super important when we had to push the wedding back a month due to the Mexico airports shutting down. My wedding happened because of Andrea and that woman deserves the world!

Claire M · Google

We actually booked Fiesta Americana sight unseen based on her recommendation, which felt like a big leap at the time. She was absolutely right. Even when there was a major hiccup in Puerto Vallarta, Andrea immediately stepped in and made sure we felt supported. If you are planning a destination wedding, I cannot recommend Andrea enough.

Lauren Porras · WeddingWire

Our specialist, Andrea Coots, did a wonderful job supporting us from finding the right resort all the way through the time we got back. When our guests hit unexpected flight delays, Andrea jumped in to support everyone with rescheduling shuttles and navigating resort reservations. Would 10/10 recommend!

Baily B · WeddingWire / The Knot

My wife Taylor and I had our dream wedding at the Hyatt Ziva in Los Cabos. Andrea was attentive, professional, and an absolute joy to work with. She guided us through every step with warmth, responsiveness, and expert advice.

Taylor & Alan · WeddingWire / The Knot

Andrea specifically is one of the best communicators I’ve ever worked with, both personally and professionally! She is so with it and so quick. My group and guests all loved working with Andrea as well.

Katherine E · WeddingWire / The Knot

This is my third trip going through Andrea. Covid couldn’t even stop her from making my niece’s day amazing and special. She’s never made my smaller bookings feel insignificant or less than the large weddings she books. You’ve made traveling fun and easy!

Druzella W · The Knot

We had in total 51 guests come and she helped organize all of their travel, including finding the beautiful resort in the first place. All of our guests had such a great experience too!

Hannah P · WeddingWire

Our wedding in Punta Cana was absolutely perfect. Andrea was phenomenal: responsive, attentive, and so easy to work with. She made the entire process completely stress-free and truly brought our vision to life.

Judy M · WeddingWire / The Knot

We showed up to our event and were absolutely speechless. I’ve only felt happiness like this a few times. Andrea was such an amazing help and so good at her job. She is truly a professional and takes special care of her clients!

Morgan E · WeddingWire

From the very beginning, we were confused and overwhelmed, but Andrea made everything so easy and stress-free. Her professionalism, combined with her warm and approachable personality, made us feel completely comfortable. THANK YOU SO MUCH, ANDREA!!

Rachel · WeddingWire

Our coordinator, Andrea, was incredibly helpful and always quick to respond. She took care of all the logistics with the resort and travel, making the whole process stress-free for us and our guests in Riviera Maya.

Carlye B · Google

Andrea was particularly helpful in coordinating with the resort, Dreams Las Mareas. She managed everything seamlessly, handling all guest requests and questions, allowing us to relax without a worry.

Sharonda · WeddingWire

Our resort wasn’t very good with communication, so it was reaffirming to have Andrea helping us every step of the way. It was nice for our guests to have a point of contact for the travel. A huge weight off of us.

Rachel · Google

I never liked the idea of a stressful wedding and now I can say it was the easiest thing to plan. So many guests said it was the easiest for them to book and attend. 10/10 recommend!

Mattie S · The Knot · October 2025 wedding

Andrea was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She was always so helpful, responsive, patient, and truly went above and beyond. I would 100% recommend requesting Andrea if you are planning a destination wedding.

Erika · WeddingWire

Andrea and the team at TRS Coral made our dream wedding possible. She was extremely knowledgeable about our desired location and patient with the large number of questions we and our guests had.

Angelica & William · WeddingWire

I recently worked with Andrea Coots for my destination wedding in Punta Cana and we truly couldn’t have done it without her! She answered all of our questions, provided a lot of resort options, and made booking a breeze for our guests.

Verified couple · The Knot

Andrea took care of everything for us and took all the stress of planning a wedding off of me.

Rachquel R · Trustpilot

Andrea was such a gem to work with. She was so helpful with all of my guests and made sure everyone’s accommodations were taken care of. Can’t recommend her enough!

Kaylee F · WeddingWire

Destination Weddings is the WAY to go! Andrea was amazing, easy to get a hold of, and handled EVERYTHING behind the scenes. We had an AMAZING time with all of our friends and family AND stayed within our budget.

Maggie J · The Knot

She was very responsive to any questions and if she did not have the answer, she got it from the right person very quickly. She gave us all the information we needed before the trip, during and even after. Even when the hotel let us down, she still made the process a really good experience overall.

Verified couple · Dominican Republic · The Knot / WeddingWire

She really made the process so easy for my guests. I received compliments on how easy she made it and how quickly she responded to questions.

Analise D · Trustpilot

Andrea was attentive, always quick with a response, and her customer service was above and beyond what we could have asked for. Zero regrets! Amazing experience!

Sam W · The Knot

Andrea Coots was attentive to our wants for the location and type of resort we wanted. We can’t thank her enough for guiding us through this process. The wedding was absolutely amazing!

Annabel F · WeddingWire

We worked with Andrea Coots, who truly went above and beyond to ensure my family as well as all of our guests were taken care of. She promptly answered questions and was accommodating to all of our needs. I will definitely call her again in the future.

Shawn C · WeddingWire

Andrea made our lives easy and was beyond helpful during the process.

Talynn D · Trustpilot

We decided on Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach and Andrea made everything so much easier. Her communication and response time was on point. She answered every question that my guests and I had. I am so glad we went through her instead of directly through the resort, because the resort’s communication was very slow. 10/10 would recommend Andrea to anyone!

Samantha M · The Knot / WeddingWire

Every guest we had attending our wedding, and even those that couldn’t make it, commented on how helpful Andrea was. From booking, to guest accommodations, shuttle transport, and any issues along the way, she was immediate to respond and assist. Having her on our side to work through all the details was invaluable.

Verified couple · WeddingWire

Andrea was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, reliable and quick to respond. She made booking travel and connecting with the resort super easy for us and our guests, and made the entire process painless and stress-free. I owe my sanity to her!

Verified couple · WeddingWire

We just got home from our destination wedding in the Dominican Republic and it was fantastic! Andrea was fantastic at managing our group of 25 and making sure everything was in line to make it as easy as possible for everyone to travel out of the country.

Lauren W · The Knot / WeddingWire

Our planner Andrea Coots went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, and every single possible question we could think of, she had an answer for. If we could do it again, we’d work with Andrea all over again. She made moving 75 people to Mexico a breeze!

Kerry S · The Knot / WeddingWire

We planned our destination wedding at Dreams Macao Beach in Punta Cana. She was very patient with our guests, the transfers to and from the hotel were easy and simple, and Andrea made the whole experience amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

Damaris F · The Knot / WeddingWire

Prior to working with Andrea, I connected with a few other travel agents, and Andrea was the most pointed and direct. I really enjoyed her perspective and trusted her opinion. Working with her is one of the best decisions I’ve made as a bride, and all of my guests have loved working with her as well.

Kim-Jamy · The Knot

Andrea Coots was very professional and phenomenal to work with! She was attentive to detail and was always there when family and friends needed help with booking or any questions. We had such an amazing wedding experience in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!

Briana K · The Knot / WeddingWire

We recently got back from our beautiful wedding at Dreams Las Mareas in Costa Rica. She was so helpful even when we originally tried planning our wedding in the midst of Covid. She was quick and responsive to all my emails, and even had phone conversations with us when we had more questions.

Lindsay C · The Knot

We had so many questions and what felt like a million changes, and she always had an answer. Any worry I had, she set at ease. She took a huge load off my plate and made getting over 75 people to the Dominican Republic super simple.

Lindsay M · The Knot

If you are debating a destination wedding but don’t know where to start, ask to work with Andrea. She grounded me and calmed me down when planning a wedding from another country. I hands down wouldn’t get married without an Andrea Coots by my side!

Samanra · The Knot

Andrea was so helpful with everything, from deciding where to get married to booking everything we needed for an easy, stress-free trip to our destination. She was always quick to reply. Wouldn’t have changed anything.

Nicole · The Knot

She answered the 100s of questions my guests would ask her throughout the booking process. My guests even all spoke of her during our time together on vacation as if everyone knew her personally! She was organized and took care of all of our needs. We would use her again in a heartbeat!

Eileen T · The Knot / WeddingWire

I work in a service industry, and to experience that level of professionalism, responsiveness and willingness to go above and beyond, I was thrilled to have someone like her on my team! Andrea made our planning seamless, even sharing personal experiences from her own destination wedding, which was incredibly helpful. All of my friends and family could not say enough good things about her. Best decision (besides my husband!) that I’ve made!

Verified couple · Mexico wedding

We simply provided a budget and where we were hoping to go. She sent us numerous resorts along with their wedding packages, and outlined the best options where we got the most but stayed in budget, including estimated flight costs! We were traveling with families with young children, and she factored a family-friendly resort into every option. Everyone we traveled with raved about her.

Verified couple

I worked with Andrea for my destination wedding in Tulum! Planning a destination wedding and flying 45+ people can be stressful, but Andrea was an incredible help the entire year. She consistently responded to emails right away and was always on top of things.

Verified couple · Tulum

Andrea Coots is the most exceptional travel counselor I have worked with in our 27 years of international travel.

Verified couple

Andrea was an amazing help for the year and a half we planned our destination wedding, all while we were planning a cross-country move. She was very responsive to both us and our guests. I can’t say enough good things about her!

Verified couple

Whenever we had any questions she responded within the hour and never seemed bothered if we asked a question twice.

Verified couple

She handles everything in a timely manner and gives honest opinions on the resorts. We appreciate all the help.

Verified couple

My specialist Andrea Coots is a saint! She is very helpful, patient, informative, and a great advocate on my behalf.

Verified couple

Andrea has been a major help to me and all of my guests, answering all of our questions. And trust me, we have had a ton of questions.

Verified couple

Andrea C. is FABULOUS! She is very responsive to me and my guests, navigating every question we have. She gives great recommendations and I am so grateful to have her during this process.

Verified couple

Andrea was nothing short of informative, courteous and PATIENT. She heard all our wants and ensured our guests’ needs were met. We are forever thankful for the unforgettable experience.

Verified couple

I feel less stressed because she is so organized and quick to respond. The venue is everything I hoped for and more. I cannot wait to party!

Verified couple

We had no idea where to start, and she selected some great resorts to choose from and has handled everything from there.

Verified couple

Andrea did great keeping us on track and confirming payments when they came up.

Verified couple

Andrea was very helpful and responsive. I appreciated her input and used it as part of my decision-making process.

Verified couple

Andrea was awesome and communicated in a timely fashion. She was pleasant and patient. Such a pleasure to work with her.

Verified couple

Andrea Coots provided excellent customer service and guidance. She was readily available to assist us and always responded in a timely manner.

Verified couple

Andrea Coots was a fantastic liaison for this occasion. She was helpful, thorough and accommodating!

Verified couple

Good to know

Questions couples ask

What exactly does Andrea do?

I help you choose the destination and resort, book and support every guest’s travel, coordinate with the resort, and step in when anything changes before, during or after the trip.

Where can we get married?

Most of my couples choose all-inclusive resorts in Mexico (Riviera Maya, Cancún, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta), the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana), Costa Rica and the Caribbean (Aruba). I’ve planned weddings at most of the major wedding resorts there, and traveled throughout these destinations to meet their wedding teams. Dreaming of somewhere else? Ask.

Our guests range from seasoned travelers to first-timers. Is that okay?

Absolutely. Every guest gets one point of contact: me. Payment plans, room changes and transfers are all handled.

Does it cost anything to work with Andrea?

No. Andrea is paid by the resorts, so her planning help is free to you and your guests. She can also secure group rates and perks like complimentary nights, room discounts, wedding package discounts, room upgrades and resort credits, depending on the resort and how many rooms your group books.

Do you only plan weddings?

Weddings are my specialty, and past couples also book me for honeymoons, milestone birthdays and family trips.

How do we get started?

Send a note using the form below, or start at DestinationWeddings.com and request Andrea Coots as your specialist.

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