On this episode of the Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings, Desti 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-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!

Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/18

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

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Link to this Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/18

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!

💕Listen to Part 1 first!

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

This episode is Part 2 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:

· 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 channel your energy

· And more!

Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/17

HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?

Ask it at Bridefriends.com/askadesti

Press that great big record button and leave me a message!

Ask me the question, I’m up for the challenge! I will find it for you and report back right here!

Yeah, it’s like that!!!

LOVING YOUR BRIDEFRIENDS?

Show some love by leaving a review + find me everywhere else!

WANNA BE A BRIDEFRIEND?

Visit www.Bridefriends.com + subscribe to our Bridefriends Forever [BFF] Newsletter for more Desti Land Love! There you’ll find each episode’s show notes, articles, inspiration, and everything else that your Desti Heart could desire!

Shop: www.desti.land

Blog: blackdesti.com

Facebook: /blackdesti

Facebook Live: askadestilive

Instagram @blackdestiblog and @bridefriendspodcast

Twitter: @blackdesti

Find me and let me know the areas that you need help. Help ME, help YOU!

Please also don’t be afraid to chime in on discussions to help your other Bridefriends out!

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

SUBSCRIBE

Subscribe to The Bridefriends' Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast to hear more interviews with our Real Destination Wedding Couples (Destis) and Destination Wedding Vendors and Professionals (DestiPros)! There will be new shows EVERY WEEK!

Now available on Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher

Link to this Episode's Show Notes | https://www.bridefriends.com/17

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!!!

📺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

This episode 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!

HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION?

Ask it at Bridefriends.com/askadesti

Press that great big record button and leave me a message!

Ask me the question, I’m up for the challenge! I will find it for you and report back right here!

Yeah, it’s like that!!!

LOVING YOUR BRIDEFRIENDS?

Show some love by leaving a review + find me everywhere else!

WANNA BE A BRIDEFRIEND?

Visit www.Bridefriends.com + subscribe to our Bridefriends Forever [BFF] Newsletter for more Desti Land Love! There you’ll find each episode’s show notes, articles, inspiration, and everything else that your Desti Heart could desire!

Shop: www.desti.land

Blog: blackdesti.com

Facebook: /blackdesti

Facebook Live: askadestilive

Instagram @blackdestiblog and @bridefriendspodcast

Twitter: @blackdesti

Find me and let me know the areas that you need help. Help ME, help YOU!

Please also don’t be afraid to chime in on discussions to help your other Bridefriends out!

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

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!!!

📺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 Aimee Monihan’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

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!!!

📺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

Following a ridiculously romantic Parisian engagement, Porsha is getting 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!

***See this Bridefriend’s links in the Show Notes @ https://www.bridefriends.com/podcast/014

***The Bridefriends’ Guide to Destination Weddings is our Secret, but not-so secret place to talk All Things Desti AT LEAST once a week!

*** HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING QUESTION? Go to Bridefriends.com/askadesti, press that great big record button and leave me a message. Ask me the question, I’m up for the challenge! I will find it for you and report back right here! Yeah, it’s like that!!!

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Facebook: /blackdesti

Twitter: @blackdesti

And Instagram @bridefriendspodcast @blackdestinationbride

So find me and let me know the areas that you need help. Help ME, help YOU! Please also don’t be afraid to chime in on discussions to help your other Bridefriends out!

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

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!!!

📺Wanna watch videos? 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 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, 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!!!

📺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 Jackie’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