Paradise Weddings

I'm Elizabeth, or Liz, and I am a native Calgarian (yes, we actually exist!). My husband and I have 2 adorable girls, ages 11 and 4, and a Chiweenie. We like to do the "usual" family stuff, but our favourite family activity (when we aren't travelling, of course) is board games, and we have a huge collection! When I was young, I travelled a lot with my family. The love of travel I gained made a career in the travel industry a no-brainer. And when I booked my first destination wedding, I loved the experience, so I decided I would specialize in this special market from then on.

I have planned numerous destination weddings since 2008, including my own, and have 14 years of travel industry experience. After years of learning the Dos (and Don'ts) of executing a wonderful destination wedding, I decided to start Paradise Weddings in the fall of 2014.

Once you have decided to work with me, we will become a team. Of course the best way to start is by getting to know each other! This is the best way to ensure you get everything you want from your special holiday. From there, I am with you every step of the way, to ensure everything is as perfect as it can be.


​Expertise:

I started out by taking the Travel Counseling program at SAIT, where I graduated on the Dean's List and completed my practicum. I then had a job at a student focused agency, that I left just before Eve was born. After enjoying my maternity leave, I found a position with a storefront agency where I learned a lot, and this was where I decided to focus on weddings and romance. I stayed on for quite a few years, working in the office, and then from home until Kenzie came along.

I briefly considered not continuing a career in my field after mat leave with Kenzie (silly really...). But my love for travel and weddings won out, and I went to work for a wedding focused agency. This position really solidified my career direction, and I knew that starting my own agency was the right decision.

Over the course of my career, I have continued to learn as much as I can about my industry and trends. I have a number of accreditations and certifications including:

Certified Travel Counselor (CTC)
Certified Destination Wedding Coordinator(DWC)
South Asian Wedding Specialist
AMResorts Master Agent
Hard Rock WOW Specialist (Weddings on the Water)
Love Mexico Specialist

Part of my continuing education also includes a lot of hands-on, in destination learning. I regularly travel to attend conferences, and inspections of hotels and resorts, and private venues, which allows me to offer first hand experience to you.


Code of Ethics:

As an active member of WPIC, I adhere to the following Code of Ethics:
We do not accept kickbacks (money for referrals) from vendors. Vendors must know that the clients are the recipients of any discounts given.
We treat each client fairly, and we will be honest and upfront in the representation of our clients.
We uphold our ethics. We will not take or attempt to take clients from, or discredit, other vendors with gossip or slander.
Every client will receive a detailed contract for Wedding Day Direction, Destination or Full Wedding Coordination services.
We will provide all services agreed upon in the contract that must be signed by both the client and Coordinator at the commencement of service.
We believe in continuous education, networking and training within the Wedding Industry.
Our pricing is upfront and industry comparable.
We will make every effort to return calls and emails in a timely manner. (Within 48 hrs.)
We always endeavour to benefit our client and not ourselves. Vendors are suggested on merit, in the best interests of the client, not ourselves or the vendor suggested.
We can not guarantee your wedding will be perfect, but we can guarantee we will do everything within our power to make sure it is as close to perfection as it can be.

As an active member of ACTA, I adhere to the following Code of Ethics:
Respect all people and treat them with equality and dignity;
train and inform in-office and outside sales staff on all phases of travel which they offer to the public in order to provide professional travel advice and secure the most appropriate available travel services;
make every effort to ensure that accurate information is provided to enable their clients to exercise an informed judgment in making their choice of travel services;
advise clients of the necessary passport and visa requirements for the journey to be undertaken and verify that client’s travel documents are up to date;
advise clients of known health requirements/risks and refer them to a travel medicine professional when appropriate to the trip being undertaken;
at the time of booking, advise their clients of the existence and amount of any known cancellation fee, revision fee, supplier service charge or administration charges, and inform clients of the existence of cancellation protection and/or travel/health insurance;
disclose in advance of counselling the existence of any service charges to be assessed to the client;
ensure that all travel and other documents are checked before delivering them to their clients and that any points requiring clarification are explained;
promote the services of other ACTA members, whenever consistent with the best interests of the client;
refrain from disparaging the business practices of another member, transaction or service, and render any opinion with strict professional integrity and courtesy;
refrain from carrying on business under a name and style or in a fashion that is intended to, is likely to, or in fact does confuse the public or the industry as to the identity, association, affiliation, or qualities of that member.