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Destination Wedding Platform

Barefoot Bridal

Your Dream Destination Wedding Awaits

A comprehensive web application platform helping couples plan effortless, elevated, and unforgettable all-inclusive destination weddings in Mexico, the Caribbean, and beyond. Built with extensive third-party integrations for seamless travel and wedding management.

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Lead Technical Project Manager
Web Application

Project Overview

Barefoot Bridal is a boutique destination wedding travel agency platform that simplifies the complex process of planning destination weddings. The web application features extensive third-party integrations including flight tracking APIs, payment gateways, airport transport APIs, and more to provide a seamless experience for couples and their guests.

Flight Tracking

Real-time flight tracking and management

Payment Gateways

Multiple payment gateway integrations

Transport APIs

Airport pickup and transfer management

Booking System

Custom booking platform for guests

The Challenge

Building a comprehensive web application that handles the entire destination wedding planning process, from initial inquiry to post-wedding support. The platform needed to integrate multiple third-party services including flight tracking, payment processing, transportation booking, hotel reservations, and guest communication - all while maintaining a seamless user experience for couples and their guests.

The Solution

Developed a robust web application with extensive third-party API integrations. Implemented custom booking systems, payment plans with automated reminders, flight tracking, airport transfer coordination, and comprehensive guest management. Created a scalable architecture that handles thousands of couples and their guests while providing 24/7 support capabilities.

Platform Features

Comprehensive features for couples, guests, and wedding coordinators

Custom Wedding Websites

Each couple receives a custom domain and personalized booking website for their guests. Includes wedding details, travel information, booking portal, and payment management.

  • Custom domain setup
  • Personalized branding
  • Guest booking portal
  • Wedding information hub

Flight Tracking Integration

Real-time flight tracking API integration for monitoring guest arrivals and departures. Automated notifications for delays, cancellations, and schedule changes. Seamless coordination with airport transfers.

  • Real-time flight status
  • Automated delay notifications
  • Arrival/departure tracking
  • Transfer coordination

Payment Plans & Processing

Flexible payment plans with automated reminders and due date tracking. Multiple payment gateway integrations supporting various payment methods. Secure transaction processing and financial reporting.

  • Flexible payment plans
  • Auto reminders and tracking
  • Multiple payment gateways
  • Secure transaction processing

Airport Transport API

Integrated airport pickup and transfer API for seamless transportation coordination. Supports private and group transfers with real-time tracking and driver communication.

  • Airport pickup booking
  • Private and group transfers
  • Real-time tracking
  • Driver coordination

Guest Management System

Comprehensive guest management with booking tracking, communication tools, and support features. VIP help for every guest with 24/7 in-travel support capabilities.

  • Guest booking management
  • Communication tools
  • 24/7 support system
  • VIP guest assistance

Automated Reminders

Automated reminder system for payment due dates, travel deadlines, and important milestones. Email and SMS notifications with customizable templates and scheduling.

  • Payment due reminders
  • Travel deadline alerts
  • Email and SMS notifications
  • Customizable templates

Resort & Package Matching

Personalized resort and wedding package matching system. Special group rates, exclusive promos, and package customization based on couple preferences and budget.

  • Resort matching algorithm
  • Package customization
  • Special group rates
  • Exclusive promotions

Exclusive Promos & Offers

Automated promo management system for free rooms, flights, upgrades, welcome events, and anniversary nights. Integration with hotel and airline partners for exclusive offers.

  • Free room promotions
  • Flight discounts
  • Upgrade offers
  • Welcome event coordination

Contract Management

Step-by-step contract guidance and management system. Digital contract signing, version control, and automated contract reminders for couples and vendors.

  • Digital contract signing
  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Version control
  • Automated reminders

Third-Party Integrations

Extensive API integrations for seamless functionality

Flight Tracking APIs

Real-time flight tracking and status updates. Integration with major airline APIs for flight information, delays, cancellations, and schedule changes.

  • Real-time flight status
  • Delay and cancellation alerts
  • Schedule change notifications
  • Multi-airline support

Payment Gateway APIs

Multiple payment gateway integrations for secure transaction processing. Support for credit cards, debit cards, ACH transfers, and international payment methods.

  • Stripe integration
  • PayPal integration
  • ACH payment processing
  • International payments

Transportation APIs

Airport pickup and transfer API integration. Real-time booking, driver tracking, and coordination for private and group transfers.

  • Transfer booking API
  • Driver tracking
  • Route optimization
  • Group transfer coordination

Hotel & Resort APIs

Integration with hotel and resort booking systems for room availability, pricing, and reservation management. Special group rate handling.

  • Room availability API
  • Pricing integration
  • Reservation management
  • Group rate handling

Email & SMS APIs

Communication API integrations for automated email and SMS notifications. Template management, scheduling, and delivery tracking.

  • Email service integration
  • SMS gateway integration
  • Template management
  • Delivery tracking

Calendar & Scheduling APIs

Calendar integration for appointment scheduling, deadline tracking, and automated reminders. Sync with popular calendar platforms.

  • Calendar sync
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Deadline tracking
  • Reminder automation

Platform Services

Comprehensive services for destination wedding planning

Dedicated Specialist

Dedicated destination wedding expert from Day 1 to the Big Day. Personalized guidance throughout the entire planning process.

Exclusive Offers

Exclusive offers and services free to couples and guests. Free rooms, flights, upgrades, welcome events, and anniversary nights.

Personalized Planning

Personalized, customized planning guidance tailored to each couple's vision and preferences.

24/7 Guest Support

24/7 in-travel guest support ensuring all guests have assistance whenever needed during their travel and stay.

Logistics Handling

Complete logistics handling from travel arrangements to on-site coordination, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Support from Yes to I Do

Comprehensive support from the moment couples say "Yes" to the Big Day, handling every detail in between.

Project Management & Responsibilities

Lead Technical Project Manager responsibilities and achievements

Web Application Architecture

Led the design and development of the comprehensive web application architecture. Designed scalable system architecture to handle thousands of couples and guests simultaneously. Implemented microservices approach for third-party integrations and core functionality.

  • System architecture design
  • Scalable infrastructure planning
  • Microservices implementation
  • Database architecture
  • API design and documentation

Third-Party API Integration

Orchestrated integration of multiple third-party APIs including flight tracking, payment gateways, transportation services, hotel booking systems, and communication platforms. Ensured seamless data flow and error handling across all integrations.

  • Flight tracking API integration
  • Payment gateway integrations
  • Transportation API coordination
  • Hotel and resort API integration
  • Email and SMS gateway integration
  • Calendar and scheduling APIs

Payment System Development

Developed comprehensive payment system with multiple gateway support, flexible payment plans, automated reminders, and financial reporting. Implemented secure transaction processing and compliance with PCI DSS standards.

  • Payment gateway integration
  • Payment plan system
  • Automated reminder system
  • Financial reporting
  • Security and compliance

Booking Platform Development

Built custom booking platform for guests with real-time availability, pricing, and reservation management. Implemented guest management system with communication tools and support features.

  • Custom booking system
  • Real-time availability
  • Guest management portal
  • Reservation tracking
  • Communication tools

Flight Tracking & Transport Coordination

Implemented real-time flight tracking system with automated notifications and seamless integration with airport transfer services. Coordinated transportation booking and tracking for private and group transfers.

  • Flight tracking implementation
  • Automated notifications
  • Transfer booking system
  • Driver tracking integration
  • Route optimization

Custom Wedding Website Builder

Developed custom wedding website builder allowing each couple to have their own domain and personalized booking site. Included branding customization, content management, and guest portal integration.

  • Website builder development
  • Custom domain setup
  • Branding customization
  • Content management system
  • Guest portal integration

Automation & Notification System

Built comprehensive automation system for payment reminders, travel deadlines, and important milestones. Implemented email and SMS notification system with customizable templates and scheduling.

  • Automated reminder system
  • Email notification service
  • SMS gateway integration
  • Template management
  • Schedule automation

Quality Assurance & Testing

Coordinated comprehensive testing of all third-party integrations, payment processing, booking systems, and user workflows. Ensured reliability, security, and performance across all platform components.

  • Integration testing
  • Payment processing validation
  • Security testing
  • Performance optimization
  • User acceptance testing

Technologies Used

Modern tech stack powering the platform

Backend Development

Node.js Python RESTful APIs GraphQL

Frontend Development

React Vue.js JavaScript TypeScript

Third-Party Integrations

Flight Tracking APIs Payment Gateways Transport APIs Hotel APIs

Payment Processing

Stripe PayPal ACH Processing PCI Compliance

Database & Storage

PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis AWS S3

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Docker Kubernetes CI/CD

Communication Services

Email APIs SMS Gateways Twilio SendGrid

Project Management

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