DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast | Liberating Brides, One Day at a Time

Sooo…How did THIS DESTIBRIDE plan her destination wedding at Xcaret Hotel + in Playa del Carmen, Mexico? Click Play to find out!  Let's goooo…… Another great destination wedding planning DESTIBRIDE interview! ❤️ DESTI DETAILS:  Date: September 9, 2021  Destination City & Country: Playa del Carmen Mexico  Venue: Hotel XCaret- Capilla de Todos Los Angeles (Church Ceremony location) and XCaret Park- La Isla (Reception location) # Guests: 73 # Bridal Party: 4 bridesmaids + 3 groomsmen Budget: (original-$30,000) Actual: $65,000 WATCH THIS EPISODE'S VIDEO ON DESTI TV: https://youtu.be/Y-buVJGaayI  Thanks for listening!! xx, Omi   //SHOW NOTES will go live after premiere night of Part 2 (next week) ▸ All other details + a photo gallery of Jhoana's wedding will go live after part 2's premiere night in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land   

I've missed my Bridefriends!!! Hope you're all wonderful❣️ Catching up with #DESTIPRO​​ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is always a special moment in time and I'm calling this interview a MEGA EPISODE because it is chock FULL of gems for you no matter where you are in your destination wedding planning journey Bridefriends!    Thanks for listening Bridefriends! ❤️All details are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land  

Sooo…How did THIS DESTIBRIDE plan her destination wedding in Curaçao? Click Play to find out! Let's goooo…… Another great destination wedding planning DESTIBRIDE interview!   ❤️ DESTI DETAILS:Date: June 5, 2021Destination: Willemstad, CuraçaoVenue: Dreams Curaçao Resort, Casino, and Spa: The Gazebo (Ceremony location) and Barefoot Grille (Reception location)# Guests: 19# Bridal Party: 0Budget: $15,000 WATCH THIS EPISODE'S VIDEO ON DESTI TV:  https://youtu.be/q6gozk59NoM     Thanks for listening!! xx, Omi     //***SHOW NOTES will go live weekend after premiere night***▸ All details + a photo gallery of Alexis' destination wedding journey will go live weekend after premiere night in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/52     

SEASON 5 of DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings went live w/ a bang so JOIN ME + watch or listen to my amazing DESTIBRIDE interview w/ Alexis to talk about how (and why) she moved her destination wedding from Mexico to Jamaica! We had so much fun watching the premiere of Alexis' DESTIBRIDE interview together - thanks for joining me Bridefriends!   SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned to know how everything went in part 2!!!  The wait is ova Bridefriends! Thanks for watching! xx, Omi   ❤️ DESTI DETAILS: Date: Originally June 2nd, 2021 Postponed to May 7th, 2022 Destination: Originally Riviera Maya, Mexico Postponed to Negril, Jamaica Venue: Pattoo Castle  # Guests: 41 # Bridal Party: 7 Bridesmaids + 5 Groomsmen Budget: $65,000   WATCH THIS EPISODE'S VIDEO ON DESTI TV: https://youtu.be/q4Di9CtvK2Y       //***SHOW NOTES will go live weekend after premiere night*** ▸ All details + a photo gallery of Alexis' destination wedding journey will go live weekend after premiere night in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land    

Listen along with me in the BlackDesti director's commentary cut of one of my most favoritest interviews! I've noticed a recent uptick in bridal party drama and I've got exactly what you all need, so let's have some fun this week.   Professional Bridesmaid and Author, Jen Glantz, shared her experience and best advice as a professional Bridesmaid with us over 5 years ago and I STILL refer new Bridefriends back to listen to her tips! Anyone involved in a destination wedding (couples AND bridal party members) can and will get something wonderful from this episode - especially since I'm adding my own 2 cents as we listen along together!    And if you're like me and thought not having an official bridal party will save you from all drama…go ahead and hit play too Bridefriend + thank me later ;)   Enjoy!   ❤️All details + links are waiting for you in the show notes in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/50    Thanks for listening!  

We're getting into the nitty-gritty of Melissa + Mahdi's destination wedding weekend! Budget (how did they pay for it?) Decor (they bought those where?) Traveling (how did they get everything to their destination?) A yacht party (good or bad idea?), Details on the dreamiest CASTLE destination wedding ANNND so much more...The Alstons' showed the love! DESTIBRIDE Melissa + DESTIGROOM Mahdi planned their destination wedding at the magical Pattoo Castle in Negril, Jamaica and you get to hear allll about EXACTLY HOW THEY DID IT - (and we get super detailed)! ▸ All details + a photo gallery of The Alstons' wedding are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/49 Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered: We chatted about:

DESTIBRIDE Melissa + DESTIGROOM Mahdi planned their destination wedding at the magical Pattoo Castle in Negril, Jamaica and you get to hear allll about EXACTLY HOW THEY DID IT - (and we get super detailed)! ▸ All details + a photo gallery of The Alstons' wedding are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/48 Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered: We chatted about:

Q: How do you set up your destination wedding website? A: Listen to the episode because I'm sharing every single detail so you can have the perfect website that will inform your guests and take all the stress off of you! It's time for a DESTIWedding Websites deep-dive Bridefriends! I get sooo many questions about destination wedding websites and today I'm laying it all out for you! In this episode, you're getting a deep deep DEEPDIVE into my destination wedding website that I designed with my hubby and I'm sharing exactly what you need when setting yours up too. Enjoy this DESTIHOUR REPLAY and let me know if you have any questions.  *NOTE: Although we used Appy Couple to design our DESTIWedding website (and I highly recommend them) this information applies to any template or company you choose to use.   ❤️ ▸ All details, my website template, and mentioned links are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/47    ♥︎ THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER - APPYCOUPLE: https://bit.ly/destilovesappycouple  

DESTIBRIDE Shar's interview was LIKE NO OTHER because she and her husband Deji's destination wedding was at a beautiful private villa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico!!!! Something I love about Shar (other than her GORGEOUS skin) is that she was a great mix of laid-back and serious when it came to her destination wedding planning.  Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered We chatted about:

The Destination Weddings Resort Mistakes Episode PT3‼️ The last time we had Jack on - he gave us a deep-dive primer on destination wedding resorts! And now we're talking destination wedding resort MISTAKES to avoid! There's a lot that goes into working with your resorts and we have to make sure that you get the most out of the experience for you and your guests. And this interview will help you do just that! NOW - I split this interview into 3 parts to make sure you can really focus and absorb alllll the information Jack shares. ✨This is Part 3!    I want you to get EACH lesson Brideriend! And as usual - Whether you've already chosen your resort or have absolutely positively no friggin' idea WHERE to start when choosing your destination wedding resort - this episode is for you! Lemme break it down for the Bridefriends in the back: It doesn't matter…

The Destination Weddings Resort Mistakes Episode PT2‼️ The last time we had Jack on - he gave us a deep-dive primer on destination wedding resorts! And now we're talking destination wedding resort MISTAKES to avoid! There's a lot that goes into working with your resorts and we have to make sure that you get the most out of the experience for you and your guests. And this interview will help you do just that! NOW - I split this interview into 3 parts to make sure you can really focus and absorb alllll the information Jack shares. ✨This is Part 2!    I want you to get EACH lesson Brideriend! And as usual - Whether you've already chosen your resort or have absolutely positively no friggin' idea WHERE to start when choosing your destination wedding resort - this episode is for you! Lemme break it down for the Bridefriends in the back: It doesn't matter…

The Destination Weddings Resort Mistakes Episode‼️ The last time we had Jack on - he gave us a deep-dive primer on destination wedding resorts! And now we're talking destination wedding resort MISTAKES to avoid! There's a lot that goes into working with your resorts and we have to make sure that you get the most out of the experience for you and your guests. And this interview will help you do just that! NOW - I split this interview into 3 parts to make sure you can really focus and absorb alllll the information Jack shares. ✨This is Part 1!   I want you to get EACH lesson Brideriend! And as usual - Whether you've already chosen your resort or have absolutely positively no friggin' idea WHERE to start when choosing your destination wedding resort - this episode is for you! Lemme break it down for the Bridefriends in the back: It doesn't matter…

We're getting into the nitty-gritty of Nicole + Eric's destination wedding week! Packing (what's in those bags + trunks?), traveling (how did they get everything to their destination?), a boat party (good or bad idea?), details on the most gorgeous-est wedding ANNND a tropical honeymoon...Nicole shared it all Bridefriends! ✨This is Part 2!#DESTIBRIDE Nicole and her husband brought 42 guests to the Jellyfish Restaurant in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to celebrate their loving union at their destination wedding (right smack in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic) - but not before much drama - including relocation from St. Lucia. The amount of destination wedding planning tips that Nicole shares is so unbelievable that I had to split it into 2 parts Bridefriends!   THAT'S RIGHT - A TWO-PART INTERVIEW - and I can't wait to hear how much you love it! ✨This is Part 2! Watch on DESTI TV here: https://youtu.be/2pM2KggFvr4  or Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/g20xTDoME-k   Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered: We chatted about:

DESTIBRIDE Nicole and her husband brought 42 guests to celebrate their loving union at the Jellyfish Restaurant in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (right smack in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic)  but not before much drama - including relocation from St. Lucia. The amount of destination wedding planning tips that Nicole shares is so unbelievable that I had to split it into 2 parts Bridefriends!   THAT'S RIGHT - A TWO-PART INTERVIEW - and I can't wait to hear how much you love it!   Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered: We chatted about:  

I love this interview with #DESTIBRIDE Tashima for many reasons but the top 2 are: 1. She's our 1st COVID-19 pandemic destination wedding! 2. She opened my eyes to some perspectives I never thought about! Tashima and her husband safely brought 45 guests to witness their beautiful destination wedding at The Fives Azul Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and she tells us alll about how they did it together! Tashima shared a wealth of destination wedding planning advice with us and I can't wait to hear how much you love it! We chatted about:

What do all couples need to know about destination wedding planning? TODAY you're gonna find out❣️ Catching up with #DESTIPRO​​ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is always a blast and this interview is no exception! THIS EPISODE WILL HELP ALL BRIDEFRIENDS! Whether you’re a newbie and have no idea what you're doing yet orrr you're smack dab in the middle of planning your wedding - Sarah has tips for you! Thanks for listening Bridefriends! ❤️All details are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/39​

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!  I’m soooo excited to introduce you all to my husband!!! This man has patiently awaited this day and when I say he delivered…he deliverT (yes, with the T!) I knew I wanted to have him on, but had to figure out the perfect episode for him and then it clicked! Over the years I’ve received many questions about my destination wedding and I’ve answered them here and there, but they’ve never been in one place - and I was certain I didn’t remember EVERY SINGLE DETAIL…   What did we do? I figured that the absolute best way to answer your questions AND FINALLY introduce you all to my most favorites person in the world was with this episode! I had to have fun with it and y’all know I like my numbers soooo… We've shared 100+ facts about our destination wedding with y’all in hopes that you can glean as much information for your own destination wedding planning journey - and get to know us better too! THIS IS PART 3 (THE FINALE

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!  I’m soooo excited to introduce you all to my husband!!! This man has patiently awaited this day and when I say he delivered…he deliverT (yes, with the T!) I knew I wanted to have him on, but had to figure out the perfect episode for him and then it clicked! Over the years I’ve received many questions about my destination wedding and I’ve answered them here and there, but they’ve never been in one place - and I was certain I didn’t remember EVERY SINGLE DETAIL… What did we do? I figured that the absolute best way to answer your questions AND FINALLY introduce you all to my most favorites person in the world was with this episode! I had to have fun with it and y’all know I like my numbers soooo… Today we’re sharing 100 facts about our destination wedding with y’all in hopes that you can glean as much information for your own destination wedding planning journey - and get to know us better too! THIS IS PART 2! STAY TUNED FOR PART 3 (THE FINALE

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!  I’m soooo excited to introduce you all to my husband!!! This man has patiently awaited this day and when I say he delivered…he deliverT (yes, with the T!) I knew I wanted to have him on, but had to figure out the perfect episode for him and then it clicked! Over the years I’ve received many questions about my destination wedding and I’ve answered them here and there, but they’ve never been in one place - and I was certain I didn’t remember EVERY SINGLE DETAIL… What did we do? I figured that the absolute best way to answer your questions AND FINALLY introduce you all to my most favorites person in the world was with this episode! I had to have fun with it and y’all know I like my numbers soooo… Today we’re sharing 100 facts about our destination wedding with y’all in hopes that you can glean as much information for your own destination wedding planning journey - and get to know us better too! THIS IS PART 1 STAY TUNED FOR PART 2! Show Notes with photos + details coming this weekend! I'll update this as soon as they're finished. In the meantime, find me using links below + get immediate updates!   Thanks for listening Bridefriends!!! xx, Omi ​  

I'm SO EXCITED to share this interview with DESTIBRIDE Laura ! Laura and her husband brought 58 guests to witness their destination wedding at the Hilton Aruba Resort and she tells us alll about how they did it TOGETHER! Laura shared so much destination wedding planning advice with us - I know you’re gonna love it!   We chatted about:

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!  Guess what y’all...My wedding wasn’t perfect! NO wedding - destination wedding or not will be perfect.  SURPRISE!!!! Okay, I know that probably sounds crazy to say, but I’m coming on today in this super impromptu episode to share my biggest mistakes with y’all! Show Notes with photos + details coming this week! I'll update this as soon as they're finished. In the meantime, find me using links below + get immediate updates! Thanks for listening Bridefriends!!! xx, Omi ​  

HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS! Welp -  Rona is back @ it… …so I brought DESTIPRO , Jack Benoff @ Vacationeeze in to update and advise us on the current Coronavirus / COVID-19 destination wedding landscape!   COVID-19 DESTINATION WEDDING QUESTIONS ASKED:

This interview with DESTIPRO Jack Benoff of Vacationeeze was SO VERY NECESSARY! Destination Wedding Resorts can be tricky, and all of your questions have officially been answered - whether you’ve already chosen your resort or have absolutely positively no friggin’ idea WHERE to start when choosing your destination wedding resort - this episode is for you!   We chatted about: DESTINATION WEDDING RESORT TOPICS DISCUSSED:

This interview with DESTIBRIDE Aleah was EVERYTHING! Aleah and her husband brought 104 guests to witness their destination wedding at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Resort in Playa Mujeres, Mexico and she tells us alll about how they did it together! Aleah shared so much destination wedding planning advice with us - I know you’re gonna love it!   We chatted about:

HEY Destis + Bridefriends! / / 2020 destination weddings have the most uninvited guest in the world: CORONAVIRUS! And I’ve heard your questions loud + clear Bridefriends!...Help is here! This LIVE Q+A interview with #DESTIPRO Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is packed with all the MUST KNOW information if you’re planning a destination wedding in the time of this coronavirus pandemic. Sarah was our travel agent for both destination wedding and honeymoon and has helped thousands more Bridefriends plan the destination wedding of their dreams all throughout the Caribbean and beyond! Her interview from Episode 6 is one of the most downloaded episodes - and for good reason! I HAD to get her back on the show to update and advise us on the current Coronavirus COVID-19 destination wedding and overall travel landscape so she's returning to share ALL she knows about what the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is doing to the destination wedding industry and how we can power through it!

Hey Destis + Bridefriends! The past few months have been ABSOLUTELY C R A Y for me and we’ll get into all of that soon enough, but right now it’s announcement time!!! I sent an email to DESTINation email list over Valentine’s Day weekend, so you may already know this…but if not - it’s happening!!! I’m SOOO happy to finally have a place where all of my Desti Bridefriends can meet and discuss All Things Desti! The brand spankin’ new, super secret, but not so secret DESTILOVERS Facebook Community is an extension of the show and is your safe space for sharing and collaboration while planning your destination wedding! SIGN UP HERE: http://bit.ly/join-destilovers Not on Facebook? No sweat - I totally get it! Shoot me a message and I’ll send you a special link to a page where you can still participate in our Live Q+A’s! Here’s what you can also look forward to:

HEY Destis + Bridefriends! I FINALLY got my very own Destination Wedding Planner on the show!  I’m SO happy to share this interview with #DESTIPRO Joyce Mnguni of Dream Weddings Riviera Maya with you!  Joyce is truly magical and did an AMAZING job with our Desti wedding, but rather than just go on and on about my wedding, we decided to do a REAL DEAL Q+A to make sure that every Desti Bride is prepared to find and work with their planner and also understands the destination wedding planning process as a whole - no matter WHERE in the world you’re planning your wedding.  I dug deep with my Q’s and Joyce was not shy in her A’s...Here are just a few topics we covered:

DESTI Lisa and her fiancé (now husband) Ramon planned a romantic part destination wedding/part elopement (a virtual destination wedding, if you will) in Santorini, Greece and Lisa is here to tell us alll about it! If you’re considering (or have dreams of) an elopement - the way they did theirs was pure magic! As a longtime podcast listener, Desti Lisa knew exactly what we all needed to hear so she spared no detail in this interview! Elopement or not - and no matter where you are in your Desti Journey, you will ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY learn a thing, or 2 or ten from this DESTICHAT with Lisa! Here are just a few things we discussed:

Sooo…Is it selfish to plan a destination wedding AND want a bachelorette party or other pre-wedding events? Let’s get to the bottom of this - once and for all! I chose this question for 2 reasons:  I get it all the time and wanted to finally share my opinion on the matter, and I know my shy Bridefriends don’t always reach out with their questions, so in case you’re having the same issue - I got y'all too!  I’m hoping you like this new #ASKADESTI LETTERS episode!  SO LET ME KNOW! What do you Destis + Bridefriends think? What say ye to the additional pre-wedding events if you’re already planning a destination wedding? Let’s continue the conversation in the comments over in DESTILAND...link below

Today marks YEAR 3 of All Things DESTI®! MAN time flies when you're having DESTIBride fun. I’ve been doing a lot in the background, but I’m so excited to share what’s coming down the pipeline! So...how much more destination wedding planning help can you expect? TONS! I'll give you a quick rundown of what's in store. I mean...anniversaries need gifts, so this one's for you! Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing! See you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS! xx, Omi  

Kicking off Season 2, I needed to first - reflect on my favorite destination wedding planning lessons learned from each Desti Bride that I had the pleasure of interviewing in Season 1 of the DESTI (formerly Bridefriends’) Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast!   So I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing quite a few Destis and the interviews will continue through Season 2 and beyond, but the RELEASED episodes were those of 8 #DESTIBride trailblazers by the names of Rashonda, Shari-Ann, Lea, Chevita, Jackie, Porsha, Aiesha, and Ericka. I was able to chat with these ladies in pretty much every stage of my planning my destination wedding - early stages, in the middle, right before and even after so I’ve absorbed their advice from different perspectives... Soooo…I thought it’d be fun and hopefully helpful in the process to share my favorite tip from each of them. Here are my most favoritest destination wedding planning tips from each DestiBride… I shared this originally on DESTITV, but couldn't leave my podcast listeners out! I hope you love it as much as I do!  ENJOY!!!

This Interview with Desti Bride Jamellah was EVERYTHING! Jamellah and her husband brought 78 guests to witness their destination wedding at the Royalton Blue Waters Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica and she tells us alll about how they did it together! Jamellah shared so much destination wedding planning advice and tips, and we chatted about everything including:

So we already know how Desti Bride Porsha was ENGAGED in Paris, France + PLANNED Her Destination Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica...THIS WEEK I have the COMPLETE RECAP from her actual destination wedding weekend! Porsha’s wedding was featured in Martha Stewart Weddings and her stats are below! This interview was AMAZING + FULL of details so all podcast listeners get the complete interview and I split the video into 4 parts as follows:

YAY! SEASON 2 is in full effect! Our 1st interview is with the beautiful Tressa - a Cancun, Mexico #Desti Bride! Tressa was married at the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico and traveled w/ her family (including her 2yr old daughter) who lives in Detroit, Michigan and she is sharing her BEST destination wedding planning advice and tips! We chatted about:

[CALL IS CLOSED] Hey Destis + Bridefriends! Thanks for entering...the DestiCall is now CLOSED! Subscribe to the DESTI﹒NATION Email List for updates on any other news and updates! xx, Omi  CALLING ALL DESTIS: If you, one of your Bridefriends, or clients, or neighbors, or family member, or friends, or co-workers are planning a destination wedding Fall 2018-Spring2019 - this is for you! THIS IS MAJOR! I’m hopping on for a quick bonus episode to announce a HUGE opportunity to have your destination wedding featured on TV! Listen in and catch my 10 quick tips to help you submit! IT'S A DESTI CALL!   In this episode, I’m sharing… 10 quick tips to help you submit your destination wedding to be on TV! Since this is basically the beginning of an audition...and I spoke to the production company’s Development Manager to get an idea of what they’re looking for...and I love my Bridefriends...and want to help you put your best first impression out there.   GET THE DESTI CALL DETAILS HERE: bridefriends.com/desticall   GOOD LUCK AND THANKS FOR LISTENING BRIDEFRIENDS! Now submit your wedding - And let them know Omi @ Bridefriends sent you!   Until next time… xx, Omi ENJOY!!!

On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events: Caribbean joins us from Barbados to share her best advice gathered over her 10+ years of experience planning luxurious destination weddings around the world! This interview is chock-full o'destilove and she shares her new book: The White Dress: Destinations with us too! In this episode, we discussed: · How to plan a destination wedding in Barbados · Tips for multicultural and same-sex couples planning a destination wedding · Must-haves when choosing your destination wedding planner and vendors · Important factors to consider when deciding on a destination wedding location · The best ways to plan a budget-conscious wedding in a luxurious location · What Candice wishes every client knew about destination weddings BEFORE meeting with her · The newest destination wedding book out on the market! · And more! ENJOY!!!

On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, Desti Bride Ericka gives us her best advice, shares her fairytale engagement story and experience as a wedding planner, planning her own destination wedding at Azul Fives Resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico! You can feel the motivation and empowerment oozing out of this episode - what a GREAT way to end the year! In this episode, we discussed: · Making the decision to have a destination wedding · Dealing with people who may not be supportive of your decision to have a destination wedding · Thinking outside the box for ways to save money while planning a destination wedding · Packing tips for your destination wedding · Honeymooning considerations when having a destination wedding · And more! ENJOY!!!

Wondering what it takes to change your name after you get married? On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, I was joined by Jake Wolf, co-founder of HitchSwitch.com and we go over it all in Name Change for Dummies/MythBusters style! Changing her name? Changing his name? Hyphenating your last name, changing your middle name, not changing your name, or not sure? This episode is for you! In this episode, we discussed: The origin of Hitchwitch.com and NewPassportPhoto.com The difference between a marriage application, marriage license and marriage certificate How to change your name after your wedding The processes of changing your first name, middle name, last name, and hyphenated last names The different State regulations and requirements to change your name How to change your name on your passport after marriage How to change your name in the US when you had a legal/civil ceremony for your destination wedding. The different processes for changing your name due to marriage, having children, divorce and death and everything else in between Can men change their name after marriage? How to change your name as a same-sex couple for marriage And more! ENJOY!!!

On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, Desti (and DIY Queen) Aiesha gives us advice and shares her experience living in Chicago, IL and planning her destination wedding at Secrets Wild Orchid Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica! Be ready for laughs, DIY tips, and some great stories and advice - this is another good one! In this episode, we talked about: · The perks of having an on-site vs. off-site resort destination wedding · Dealing with guests, travel agents and wedding planners before and during the destination wedding weekend. · Ways to save money while planning a destination wedding · DIY and packing tips for your destination wedding · And more! ENJOY!!!

This episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast is Part 2 of my 2-Part Desti Beauty Chat with Ivory Perkins, who I hired + brought along to Mexico with me to do my makeup and hair for my destination wedding weekend! It’s a rundown of as much as we could remember and re-live and there are some gems in there for sure for you. In this episode, we talked about: · What you should look for and warning signs when interviewing your Desti Beauty Pro for hair + makeup for your destination wedding · What to do if you can’t bring a professional makeup artist or hairstylist with you to your wedding destination · Day-of tips for your destination wedding + how to channel your energy · And more!

This episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast is Part 1 of my 2-Part Desti Beauty Chat with Ivory Perkins, who I brought along to Mexico with me to do my makeup and hair for my destination wedding weekend! It’s a rundown of as much as we could remember and re-live and there are some gems in there for sure for you. In this episode, we talked about: · Dealing with roadblocks on the way and when we arrived to Mexico · What we did well, what could have been improved, what was expected etc. · Getting the most out of your wedding photos · Prepping your partner and Bridefriends for what you need · The Different Types of Beauty Pros · And more! ENJOY!!!

Bridefriend Aimee, of Tropical and MountainOccasions, graces us with her 20 years of experience in planning incredible Desti weddings and events in the most beautiful places on the planet. Aimee’s enthusiasm and passion for her work can be felt in this interview where she shares her super usable tips no matter what stage of planning you’re in and no matter where you’re planning your Desti Wedding! ENJOY!!!

Following a ridiculously romantic Parisian engagement, Porsha was married in Montego Bay, Jamaica and gives us the rundown during the month BEFORE her Destination Wedding! We talk about everything from venue scouting, budgeting, choosing her vendors, pleasing wedding guests and most importantly - Porsha gives us some positive Desti Empowerment Vibes! Congratulations to our newly married Desti Bridefriend Porsha! ENJOY!!!

Fresh off of my wedding in Mexico and Jamaica Honeymoon, I'm in the extra-sharing mood and on this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings, I dig into 15 (out of a zillion) things I learned while planning my own destination wedding! DestiChat is always the best...We get personal, but that's what we're here for damn it! ENJOY!!!

On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast, we have Desti chat with Montego Bay Desti Bride + Groom Jackie and Michael, who share their experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning - they brought over 100 guests to Jamaica! Jackie tells us about bridal beauty, choosing her wedding dress, negotiating prices, saving money. And not sweating the small stuff and then Michael couldn't help but to jump in with some tips too! ENJOY!!!

In this episode, I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy since my Desti wedding is in less than 30 days, so we have 1-on-1 Desti Chat with me...yours truly...your hostess, Omi aka, BlackDesti! I share how I met my amazing fiancé, the beginning of our destination wedding planning journey, give a couple of tips and celebrate 30 days! ENJOY!!!

Never in the history of this podcast have I met a Desti so eager to share her destination wedding planning journey to Nassau, Bahamas! Our Bridefriend, Chevita shares so much advice and so many experiences that we had to split this interview into 2 parts! Listen to Part 2 of this Desti Interview with Chevita Phifer Stewart! ENJOY!!!

Never in the history of this podcast have I met a Desti so eager to share her destination wedding planning journey to Nassau, Bahamas! Our Bridefriend, Chevita shares so much advice and so many experiences that we had to split this interview into 2 parts! Listen to Part 1 of this Desti Interview with Chevita Phifer Stewart! ENJOY!!!

In this episode, Stanley Babb of Stanlo Photography becomes our Bridefriend and gives us a destination wedding photography primer. Stanley tells us how he got started with Desti Photography and the best things about having a destination wedding vs. a traditional “at home” wedding. He shares tons of advice about everything from how he gets the best shots and things Destis can do to help their photographer, to how far in advance we should be booking our photographer and the wedding day process from the perspective behind the lens. This episode cannot be missed!! ENJOY!!!

In this episode, we have DestiProchat with destination wedding planning duo, Anne Mulvihill and Nancy Latart of the uber-popular Paris boutique event and wedding planning agency, Fête in France! Planners to hundreds of events, this dynamic duo gives us a peek “behind the veil” of destination wedding planning in France and share the wealth on everything from avoiding residency requirements and the best/worst wedding months, to choosing vendors and their favorite venues and so much more! ENJOY!!!