who we are

About Happily Ava After

Plan a destination wedding like no other with Happily Ava After. Based in The Bahamas, we specialize in wedding, event planning and concierge services to ensure that no detail is missed. Our team of specialists have over 30 years of experience and will ensure that your special event is one to remember.

Meet Ava

As former Miss Bahamas 1981, Ava Burke-Thompson, Founder of Happily Ava After, has spent over 40 years in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry and over 30 years in the Wedding Industry. With past experience as a Wedding Planner and Senior Manager of Romance, Ava is an expert when it comes to wedding planning in The Bahamas.

Additionally, Ava won the Tourism ICON Award–July 2015 and the BBA Unsung Hero Award–September 2022, and is a member of several reputable associations, such as The Bahamas Bridal Association, The Association of Bridal Consultants and many more. As such, Ava lives up to her mission to supersede the expectations of every couple and their guests in the execution of their event.

With such grand knowledge and experience in the industry and association with the best vendors throughout the 700 islands and cays of The Bahamas, Ava will bring the reality to the "Happily Ava After" promised to all.