our focus is to help you start your marriage off right with the perfect destination wedding.

Hello there, I’m Rachel!

I’m a destination wedding & group travel specialist, and I founded Central Missouri-based Hidden Gem Travel back in 2020. I’ve been in the business of helping people get hitched for 15 years, and have planned destination weddings under another agency since 2017.

  Let's work together  

Hello there, I’m sabrina!

I’ve worked with Rachel in the past, and when the opportunity arose to join her team, it was a no-brainer!

Rachel has fully trained me on destination wedding and group travel management. I've been with the team since 2022, and I've already planned an elopement in Jamaica, a wedding in Cozumel and a wedding in Riviera Maya.

Hello there, I’m janet!

I completed Rachel's destination wedding training, though I LOVE to plan honeymoons. I own Bliss Trips, etc., and have partnered my agency with Hidden Gem Travel to provide a custom honeymoon experience.

If wandering through Italy or exploring any of the 7 regions of Iceland, even a one-of-a-kind cruise for your post-nuptial bliss sound like music to your ears, you can request to add me to your wedding planning team.


As a destination wedding specialists—or, more specifically, your destination wedding specialist—our top priorities are to:

Educate: Offer guidance and education about how different resorts or villas fit your wedding needs.

Formulate: Create a detailed, goal-oriented timeline —tailored to you—to help you tackle your wedding easily and stress-free.

Assist: Guide you & your guests along your journey to an unforgettable wedding weekend. Think of us as your destination wedding fairy godmothers.

Educate

Formulate

Assist


A few more fun facts about rachel

  • I studied at Drury University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication & Development. I considered becoming a Physical Therapist, until I was diagnosed with a collagen disorder.
  • My favorite place to visit (so far) is Riviera Maya, Mexico.
  • I’m an active member of numerous organizations and associations such as the Lake of the Ozarks Wedding Association and American Society of Travel Advisors.
  • When planning a wedding in Ireland, I found my family's castle in Donegal. There were two, but it's crazy this job allows me to know more about how my ancestors lived.
  • I was once a butler for a billionaire, and have also planned and coordinated events for world leaders and celebrities. I've met and served the last four U.S. Presidents (also, everyone famous is shorter than you think).
  • I love to play the piano. From concert-level pieces (that I feel like I'll never master!) to Lionel Richie and everything in between (Super Mario theme, anyone?)—I’m a total piano geek. It's why I can't dance (I love to dance, anyway!). Seriously though, I look like Elaine on the dancefloor.
  • For all of you hometown wedding-loving people in the world, I love all things wedding. Let's just let couples do things their way, whether it's in a backyard or across the ocean.

See how I can make your destination wedding easy and stress-free.

Discover the possibilities with Hidden Gem Travel.

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