Meet the Planner Behind Aisle + Away

Destination wedding planning with real resort experience.

I’m Dana, and I’ve spent more than a decade helping couples plan destination weddings that feel personal, polished, and guest-friendly from the very first conversation to the flight home.

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Dana Braun of Aisle + Away Travel Co.
Dana supporting a real destination wedding couple
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Not Just Booking Hotels

I know what happens behind the pretty resort photos.

Destination weddings are not simple vacations with a ceremony attached. They involve room blocks, contracts, deadlines, guest questions, resort teams, travel logistics, and dozens of small decisions that affect how the entire wedding weekend feels.

My job is to help you make those decisions with clarity. I match your vision and guest needs to the right resort, manage the travel pieces, and advocate for the experience you actually want.

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Years in destination wedding travel

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Resorts visited, researched, or vetted

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Awards, certifications, and recognitions

Our Journey to the Aisle

The experience behind the work.

This did not happen overnight. Aisle + Away was built through years of resort relationships, guest travel management, destination training, and real weddings.

2011

It all began in Michigan

I took a different path than most destination wedding agents. I started at a local event company specializing in weddings and large-scale tented events. My day-to-day involved working directly with couples, planners, catering teams, venues, and logistics. That foundation taught me how much structure matters when people are counting on you.

Dana Braun early wedding industry experience in Michigan

Why Couples Hire Me

You bring the vision. I handle the real-life logistics.

The right resort is not just the one with the best photos. It is the one that fits your guest list, your budget, your wedding style, your room block needs, and the experience you want everyone to have.

Resort matching

I help you compare properties based on what actually matters for a destination wedding.

Room block strategy

I guide the contract, deadlines, booking pace, and guest communication from the beginning.

Guest travel support

Your people get clear booking instructions, travel preparation, and ongoing help.

Calm direction

You get an experienced advisor who can explain the options without making everything feel harder.

Recognized, Certified, and Trusted

A small snapshot of the work behind the work.

Over the years, I’ve racked up many more certifications, specialist trainings, awards, and industry recognitions than could ever fit neatly on one page. These badges are just a small snapshot of the ongoing education and destination expertise behind Aisle + Away.

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The Team Supporting Your Celebration

Small team. High-touch support.

The people behind the planning, systems, and guest experience that help your celebration feel seamless.

Dana from Aisle + Away

Dana

Owner + Advisor

Kaitlyn from Aisle + Away

Kaitlyn

Administrator

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Chulo

Office Support

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Real Love Stories

This is why the planning matters.

Dana has planned not one, not two, but three amazing vacations for me and my husband including our wedding celebration. She has never missed a detail and goes above and beyond for her clients.

Michael B.

Not Ready to Talk Yet?

Start with the Aisle + Guide.

If you are still researching, the guide walks you through how destination weddings actually work — timelines, guest travel, room blocks, and the questions to ask before you book.

Timelines, destinations, planning strategy, guest travel. The same starting point I give every couple who works with me.

Destination wedding dress surrounded by tropical palms

Let’s Work Together

Ready for a wedding worth the flight?

Planning your dream wedding starts here. By scheduling a consultation, you will get expert guidance, personalized recommendations, and a clear path from overwhelmed to organized.

  • We talk through your vision, preferences, and guest needs.
  • I explain what is realistic based on your date, budget, and destination goals.
  • You leave with a clearer next step.

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