Destination Weddings by ALHI represents a carefully curated portfolio of independent, luxury resorts and hotels worldwide. From chic beach escapes to boutique urban gems to romantic getaways, our distinctive approach of representing handpicked venues in unique locales means our team is well versed in these settings and has personal relationships with the properties we work with.
Meet Kimberly Richmond, Vice President of Sales, Destination Weddings by ALHI, combined her passion for event planning with an extensive hotel background by launching Runaway Bride, an international destination wedding planning company that has been featured in Brides and Grace Ormonde Weddings. She is also the president of the International Association for Destination Wedding Professionals (IADWP) D.C. Area Chapter. Once known as the "Runaway Bride," Kimberly has finally tied the knot, proving that even wedding planners can have their own happily ever after! A devoted animal lover, Kimberly’s passion extends beyond her professional life. Away from the office, Kimberly founded Posh Pets, a luxury pet-care company that also partners with rescue organizations to help pets find loving homes.

What We Do
Venue Selection: Our complimentary, single point of contact service is designed to find the perfect destination and ideal venue for that special day as we partner with you to streamline the selection process.
Site Visit: We can assist with site visits and facilitate all the details including scheduling, creating an itinerary, confirming appointments, and obtaining comp rooms or special rates whenever possible.
Contract Negotiation: We can assist you throughout the entire contract process, ensuring you are getting the best possible rates and special concessions from our properties.

Carats & Cake, a subsidiary of ROH, has spent the last 10 years building the fastest growing digital community in the wedding industry with over 40 million monthly impressions across site and social. A trusted brand, Carats & Cake connects top wedding properties and world-renowned industry professionals to its community of over 100 million people. Our partnership gives us exclusive access to Carats & Cake and their 100 million monthly audience which allows our properties focused on weddings to drive even more brand awareness and conversion alongside the platform.
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