Luxury destination wedding planner in the UK & Europe

A destination wedding planner manages every element of planning a wedding away from home, bringing together the creative vision, logistics and local expertise needed to create an unforgettable celebration. From destination and venue sourcing to supplier management, budgeting, design, guest logistics and on-the-ground coordination, our team oversees each detail from beginning to end.

At Coleen McKay, we specialise in luxury destination weddings and multi-day celebrations across the UK, Europe and beyond, creating beautifully considered experiences that allow our couples to enjoy the journey as much as the celebration itself.

The cost of a destination wedding planner will depend on the location, guest numbers, number of events and overall scale and complexity of your celebration. Our full-service destination wedding planning fee is typically between 10–15% of your overall wedding budget, with fixed-fee proposals available for larger and more complex celebrations.

Every wedding we plan is entirely bespoke, so following an initial consultation we will create a tailored proposal based on your destination, plans and the level of support required.

We plan luxury destination weddings across the UK, Europe and worldwide, working with couples to create celebrations in some of the world's most beautiful locations. Our weddings take us from Scotland and Ireland to Italy, France, Spain, Mallorca and destinations throughout Europe and beyond.

Whether you already have a destination or venue in mind or are at the very beginning of your search, we can help you find a location that reflects your vision, guest experience and the kind of celebration you want to create.

Absolutely. Destination wedding venue sourcing can be one of the most exciting parts of the planning process, but finding the right location from another country can also feel overwhelming.

We can guide you through both destination and venue selection, researching and recommending locations based on your style, guest numbers, budget and plans for the wider wedding weekend. We consider not only how beautiful a venue is, but also accommodation, accessibility, logistics, local suppliers and how the setting will work across each part of your celebration.

Yes. We regularly work with international couples planning destination weddings in the UK and Europe, including couples based in the United States and further afield.

Our full-service approach means the planning process can be managed seamlessly from overseas, from venue sourcing and supplier communication to design, schedules and guest logistics. With our team coordinating everything on the ground, you can feel confident that every detail is being carefully considered, even when you are thousands of miles away.

Yes. Many of the destination weddings we plan extend far beyond the wedding day itself. We can create and coordinate your entire destination wedding weekend, bringing together a series of celebrations that allow you and your guests to make the most of your chosen location.

From welcome drinks and rehearsal dinners to the wedding day, relaxed poolside gatherings and farewell brunches, every event is thoughtfully planned to feel part of one cohesive experience. We manage the venues, suppliers, design, schedules and logistics behind each celebration, allowing you to simply enjoy the weekend with your guests.

For a luxury destination wedding, we generally recommend beginning the planning process around 12–18 months in advance, particularly if you have a specific destination, venue or wedding date in mind.

Popular wedding venues and sought-after suppliers across Europe can book considerably in advance, while destination celebrations often require additional planning around accommodation, travel and multi-day events. Starting early gives us greater flexibility when sourcing your venue and creative team, while allowing plenty of time to thoughtfully develop every element of your wedding.