Your journey to the dream destination wedding kicks off right after saying "yes." Now, you've got questions: Should you bring your hometown vendors or go local? When's the best time to start planning? Don't worry—we've got you covered with the ultimate guide to building your dream team.

We interviewed Gainesville, FL-based DJ Gary McClain (a.k.a. DJ Ruckus, wedding DJ extraordinaire) about how to plan a kickass destination wedding that will have your guests dancing from dusk till dawn.