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:

💕How they met

💕Her proposal story

💕Why they decided to have a destination wedding

💕Picking their date

💕Planning and saving money TOGETHER

💕How they chose their destination wedding venue

💕How they picked their destination wedding vendors - makeup, photographer, etc.

💕Her Royalton Blue Waters Resort review

💕and so much more!

 

❤️DESTI STATS:

▸ Date: October 6, 2017

▸ Destination: Montego Bay, Jamaica

▸ Venue: Royalton Blue Waters Resort, Montego Bay

▸ #Guests: 78

▸ #Bridal Party: 8 each (16 total)

▸ Budget: $$15,000

 

ENJOY!!!

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Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

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💕 Read more + get the details from Jamellah’s interview in DESTILAND HERE

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💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

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Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

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:

💕PT.1: Porsha walks us through the time she spent traveling AND shares crazy good packing tips that you cannot miss! 

💕PT.2: Her Full itinerary! I’m glad she shared this because it’s like a "day in the life" type of detail to help give you an idea of what you could expect for your destination wedding weekend no matter where you are! 

💕PT. 3: The Big Wedding Day! A detailed play by play from the moment she woke up all the way through the end of the night, photography info all of that! 

💕PT. 4 is Us wrapping up in kind of a quickfire set of questions. I asked follow up questions from episode 14, and Porsha leaves us with more great advice and some parting remarks for all Desti Brides!

Watch Porsha's Playlist on DESTITV HERE

Porsha's 1st Interview was Ep. 14 - good stuff! 

 

❤️DESTI STATS:

Date: June 24, 2017

Destination: Montego Bay, Jamaica

Home: New York, NY USA

Hotel: Half Moon

Venue: Tryall Club

Wedding Guests: ~ 140

Budget: $30,000-50,000

Episode 14 w/ Porsha: http://bit.ly/destitv14

Thanks for listening!

💕TRY APPY COUPLE! https://desti.land/appycouple

ENJOY!!!

📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on the new DESTITV YouTube Channel!  HERE 

And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing!

Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

Show some love by leaving a review (thanks in advance) + find me everywhere else!

💕 Read more + get the details from Porsha’s interview in DESTILAND HERE

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on IG  HERE 

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on FB  HERE

💕 Watch more videos on DESTITV   HERE 

💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

💕 Shop DestiTees + gifts!  www.shopdesti.land

💕 Omi's 200-Day Countdown Diary + Blog: blackdesti.com

💕 Twitter: @blackdesti

Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

 

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:

💕Choosing a destination that they had never been to before - on purpose!💕Destination Wedding Specific Hair + Makeup tips💕Dealing w/ friends and family (a big family!) against the decision to plan a destination wedding💕What Bridal Party vs. Bridefriends means to her💕Shopping for her gown as a plus-sized bride💕Money saving tips💕Tips for traveling with small children💕Her DIY Projects💕Trying to stay a stress-free bride💕so much more!

Thanks for listening!

💕TRY APPY COUPLE - The Official Wedding Website of DESTI! https://desti.land/appycouple

ENJOY!!!

📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on the new DESTITV YouTube Channel!  HERE 

And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing!

Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

Show some love by leaving a review (thanks in advance) + find me everywhere else!

💕 Read more + get the details from Tressa’s interview in DESTILAND HERE

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on IG  HERE 

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on FB  HERE

💕 Watch more videos on DESTITV   HERE 

💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

💕 Shop DestiTees + gifts!  www.shopdesti.land

💕 Omi's 200-Day Countdown Diary + Blog: blackdesti.com

💕 Twitter: @blackdesti

Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

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!!!

📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on the new DESTITV YouTube Channel!  HERE 

And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing!

Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

Show some love by leaving a review (thanks in advance) + find me everywhere else!

💕 Read more + get the details from this episode in DESTILAND HERE

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on IG  HERE 

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on FB  HERE

💕 Watch more videos on DESTITV   HERE 

💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

💕 Shop DestiTees + gifts!  www.shopdesti.land

💕 Omi's 200-Day Countdown Diary + Blog: blackdesti.com

💕 Twitter: @blackdesti

Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

[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!!!

📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on the new DESTITV YouTube Channel!  HERE 

And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing!

Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

Show some love by leaving a review (thanks in advance) + find me everywhere else!

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on IG  HERE 

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on FB  HERE

💕 Watch more videos on DESTITV   HERE 

💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

💕 Shop DestiTees + gifts!  www.shopdesti.land

💕 Omi's 200-Day Countdown Diary + Blog: blackdesti.com

💕 Twitter: @blackdesti

Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

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!!!

📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on the new DESTITV YouTube Channel!  HERE 

And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing!

Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

Show some love by leaving a review (thanks in advance) + find me everywhere else!

💕 Read more + get the details from Candice’s interview in DESTILAND HERE

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on IG  HERE 

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on FB  HERE

💕 Watch more videos on DESTITV   HERE 

💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

💕 Shop DestiTees + gifts!  www.shopdesti.land

💕 Omi's 200-Day Countdown Diary + Blog: blackdesti.com

💕 Twitter: @blackdesti

Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

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!!!

📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on the new DESTITV YouTube Channel!  HERE 

And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing!

Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

Show some love by leaving a review (thanks in advance) + find me everywhere else!

💕 Read more + get the details from Ericka’s interview in DESTILAND HERE

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on IG  HERE 

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on FB  HERE

💕 Watch more videos on DESTITV   HERE 

💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

💕 Shop DestiTees + gifts!  www.shopdesti.land

💕 Omi's 200-Day Countdown Diary + Blog: blackdesti.com

💕 Twitter: @blackdesti

Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

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!!!

📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on the new DESTITV YouTube Channel!  HERE 

And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing!

Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

Show some love by leaving a review (thanks in advance) + find me everywhere else!

💕 Read more + get the details from Jake Wolf’s interview in DESTILAND HERE

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on IG  HERE 

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on FB  HERE

💕 Watch more videos on DESTITV   HERE 

💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

💕 Shop DestiTees + gifts!  www.shopdesti.land

💕 Omi's 200-Day Countdown Diary + Blog: blackdesti.com

💕 Twitter: @blackdesti

Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

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 HitchSwitch.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!

Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/19

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Yeah, it’s like that!!!

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Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic

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This Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/19

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!!!

📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on the new DESTITV YouTube Channel!  HERE 

And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing!

Thanks for listening + see you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!

xx, Omi

 

Show some love by leaving a review (thanks in advance) + find me everywhere else!

💕 Read more + get the details from Aiesha’s interview in DESTILAND HERE

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on IG  HERE 

💕 Connect with Omi Allen on FB  HERE

💕 Watch more videos on DESTITV   HERE 

💕 Have a destination wedding planning question? #ASKADESTI  HERE

💕 Shop DestiTees + gifts!  www.shopdesti.land

💕 Omi's 200-Day Countdown Diary + Blog: blackdesti.com

💕 Twitter: @blackdesti

Music Credit: Crazy In Love (Deepblue & Dead Chaos Remix) courtesy of Dead Chaos @deadchaosmusic