About Us:

Welcome to Perfect Wedding Away, where your wedding dreams take flight towards breathtaking destinations around the globe. Founded by Ed Cotton, often hailed as the ‘father of destination weddings,’ our legacy is built on a foundation of unparalleled expertise and a deep passion for celebrating love in extraordinary places. 

Ed’s journey in the world of weddings began as the co-founder of the first and largest destination wedding company in the world. This pioneering venture set the standard for the industry, assisting tens of thousands of couples in weaving the magic of their special day in locales far beyond their wildest dreams. His experience is not just vast; it’s layered with the kind of insight, understanding, and genuine care that only comes from years of dedicated service to couples on their journey to matrimony.
Additionally, Ed was co-founder of the International Association of Destination Wedding Professionals (IADWP) which is one of the largest associations in the world dedicated to educating, training and certifying Destination Wedding Travel Specialists and Destination Wedding Professionals. Today there are over 40 IADWP chapters worldwide, including Europe, Asia, South America, Canada and the United States.

At Perfect Wedding Away, we inherit this rich legacy and infuse it with fresh innovation, by helping engaged couples tailor their  once-in-a-lifetime experiences. We understand that a destination wedding is not just an event—it’s a culmination of dreams, a celebration of love, and a gathering that reverberates with personal significance and joy.

Our Mission:

To demystify the destination wedding planning process, making it a seamless, enjoyable experience. We take pride in our ability to understand and translate your desires into a wedding that reflects your unique story and style. Through personalized attention, we help to guide you every step of the way, ensuring that your vision is realized with elegance and flair.

Our Promise:

With Perfect Wedding Away, we know that one size does not fit all — you’re being given clarity. Our goal is to educate and guide engaged couples through the destination wedding journey by providing thoughtful, easy-to-understand information and direct access to qualified destination wedding professionals. Through our curated content and professional directory, couples can explore destinations, understand what truly matters in the planning process, and connect with experienced destination wedding travel agents, planners, photographers, and trusted vendors who align with their vision. The result is not just a well-planned wedding, but a confident, informed experience that allows couples and their guests to truly enjoy the destination they’ve chosen.

Why Choose Perfect Wedding Away

Clarity Over Sales
Perfect Wedding Away was created to remove confusion from destination wedding planning. Rather than selling consultations or pushing specific services, we provide clear, unbiased information that helps couples understand their options, avoid common missteps, and make confident decisions at their own pace.

Experience You Can Trust
Founded by Ed Cotton, a long-time leader in the destination wedding industry, Perfect Wedding Away draws on decades of industry knowledge. The professionals featured in our directory — including destination wedding travel agents, planners, photographers, and other vendors — are independent experts, not employees of PWA, selected for their experience, professionalism, and commitment to this niche.

Personalization Through Education
Every destination wedding is different. By educating couples on destinations, venues, planning considerations, and professional roles, we empower you to shape a wedding experience that reflects your priorities, preferences, and guest experience — without forcing you into a pre-packaged approach.

Value Without Cost
Perfect Wedding Away is a free resource. Our goal is to save couples time, reduce overwhelm, and help them avoid costly mistakes by providing practical guidance and access to experienced professionals — without consultation fees or pressure to commit.

More Than a Wedding Day
A destination wedding is about more than the ceremony. With the right information and the right professionals, it becomes a shared experience for you and your guests — one that balances celebration, travel, and meaningful memories in a place that truly matters to you.

Thank you for considering Perfect Wedding Away for your destination wedding. Together, let’s embark on this beautiful journey to celebrate your love, your way, in a place that captures your heart