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Reviews of Andrea Coots, Destination Wedding Specialist
Andrea Coots has been a Destination Wedding Specialist with DestinationWeddings.com since 2016 and has planned hundreds of destination weddings. These are reviews from the couples and guests she has worked with, quoted from WeddingWire, The Knot, Google, Trustpilot and DestinationWeddings.com, grouped by what they talk about most.
- Large weddings and big guest lists
- Taking care of every guest
- Weddings across Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica
- Help choosing the right resort
- When plans change
- Communication and responsiveness
- Stress-free planning
Large weddings and big guest lists
Large destination weddings are Andrea’s specialty. In these reviews, couples describe groups from 25 to more than 75 guests, with Andrea handling bookings, room changes, name swaps and a steady stream of guest questions.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Taking care of every guest
Guests book directly with Andrea, so she is the group’s one point of contact for room changes, name swaps, payment plans, transfers and questions. Here is what couples and guests said about that.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weddings across Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica
Andrea’s couples have married at resorts across Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and the Caribbean. These reviews mention Punta Cana, Riviera Maya, Los Cabos and Costa Rica, at resorts including Hyatt Ziva, Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach, TRS Coral, Dreams Las Mareas and Dreams Macao Beach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Help choosing the right resort
Andrea recommends resorts based on weddings she has already planned there and the resort wedding teams she knows. These couples describe how that guidance shaped their choice, including a Puerto Vallarta resort booked sight unseen.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
She handles everything in a timely manner and gives honest opinions on the resorts. We appreciate all the help.
We had no idea where to start, and she selected some great resorts to choose from and has handled everything from there.
Andrea was very helpful and responsive. I appreciated her input and used it as part of my decision-making process.
When plans change
Flight delays, airport closures and even a pandemic reschedule. These couples describe how Andrea stepped in when plans changed so the celebration still happened.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
Communication and responsiveness
Many couples mention how quickly and clearly Andrea communicates, with them and with their guests.
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.
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.
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!
Andrea Coots is the most exceptional travel counselor I have worked with in our 27 years of international travel.
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!
Whenever we had any questions she responded within the hour and never seemed bothered if we asked a question twice.
My specialist Andrea Coots is a saint! She is very helpful, patient, informative, and a great advocate on my behalf.
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.
Andrea was awesome and communicated in a timely fashion. She was pleasant and patient. Such a pleasure to work with her.
Andrea Coots provided excellent customer service and guidance. She was readily available to assist us and always responded in a timely manner.
Andrea Coots was a fantastic liaison for this occasion. She was helpful, thorough and accommodating!
Stress-free planning
From the first idea to the wedding day, couples say Andrea took the stress out of planning.
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!
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!!
Andrea took care of everything for us and took all the stress of planning a wedding off of me.
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.
Andrea made our lives easy and was beyond helpful during the process.
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!
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!
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!
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!
Andrea did great keeping us on track and confirming payments when they came up.
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