Our Team
Amber Barnes, Founder & Owner
When Amber planned her own wedding in St. Lucia, she fell in love twice — once with her husband, and once with the magic of bringing everyone she loved together in paradise. She knows firsthand how exciting (and sometimes overwhelming) planning a destination wedding can be.
With over a decade of experience in destination weddings, leisure, and corporate travel, Amber brings a rare blend of logistical expertise and heartfelt understanding to every celebration she curates.
Armed with a master’s degree in public health, she has also built a successful career in health tech—developing, streamlining, and automating systems that enhance efficiency and the client experience. This foundation informs her structured, people-centered approach to event coordination and guest care.
Whether you’re celebrating with twenty guests or two hundred, Amber turns dream weddings into effortless, unforgettable experiences across the Caribbean, Mexico, and beyond—where love meets adventure, and every journey is worth the voyage.
Angela Clemons - Director of Event Operations
With over two decades of event planning experience and a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Public Health Service, Angela Clemons brings a unique blend of precision, empathy, and grace to every celebration she helps create.
Her background in military service instilled in her a deep sense of discipline and attention to detail, qualities that seamlessly translate into the world of luxury weddings and events. Having coordinated large-scale gatherings under pressure, Angela excels in anticipating needs and ensuring that every moment unfolds flawlessly.
Whether she’s coordinating a destination wedding or a private event stateside, Angela’s goal is always the same: to make every couple feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
Damaris Rivera - Wedding Planner & Partner
Proudly based in Puerto Rico as the owner of Exclusive Weddings PR, Damaris specializes in luxury weddings across the island and beyond. Her deep love for her culture and her expertise in destination events allow her to craft unforgettable experiences that blend elegance, emotion, and authenticity.
With a well-earned reputation for exceeding expectations, Damaris brings a one-of-a-kind experience to every couple she works with. Her passion and commitment are evident in every detail — from the first conversation to the last dance.
Known for her sharp organizational skills and calm command of logistics, she ensures every event flows effortlessly, allowing her clients to truly enjoy the moment. And because she understands that plans can change in an instant, she’s always ready to pivot with grace and confidence.
Damaris is more than your wedding planner — she’s your guide, your sounding board, and your friend throughout the journey.
Desmond Barnes, Director of Sales & Strategy
A lifelong traveler and former Fortune 10 Marketing Manager, Desmond brings a unique blend of global insight and operational precision to Voyage Destination Weddings. During his corporate tenure, he honed his expertise in brand strategy, customer engagement, and operational efficiency — a foundation that now shapes how he builds scalable systems and unforgettable experiences for couples worldwide.
Having personally explored over 40 countries and built trusted relationships with resort partners across the Caribbean, Mexico, and beyond, Desmond is passionate about connecting couples to destinations that truly reflect their story.
He supports the Voyage team with sales systems, partner relations, and strategic growth initiatives — but his favorite part will always be helping couples take the first step toward their dream wedding abroad.