SharaBride

We just got engaged (yay!!) a couple months ago and have decided on a destination wedding - somewhere on the Mayan Riviera. We are thinking April 2014, so we have some time to plan but I'm wondering if anyone can help me on WHERE TO START??? I've spoken to a travel agent (TA)- who said it's far to early to really discuss anything with them. I would really like to get lined up with a TA in my city (Victoria, BC) that specializes in destination weddings. I don't know how to find recommendations for that? I've sent out a preliminary email to friends/family letting them know our plan so I can get a rough idea for numbers. Still waiting all those to filter in. Other than that, I'm at a loss as to what next? And when is a reasonable time to get things happening. I want to be organized!!! Any advice/input would be much appreciated! Thank you!