Destination I Do

In this episode, our host, Jennifer Stein is joined by bride and travel influencer, Hali Oduor, as they discuss Hali's upcoming destination wedding events. She's planning four total celebrations, three in Kenya and one in the United States. Jennifer and Hali talk about why she decided to do more than one event, the biggest surprises she's encountered during her planning and the ways she's sourcing all of her vendors for her upcoming weddings. They also talk about the fashion side of Hali's planning and what personal detail she's weaving into her events to make it even more personal. Stay tuned for a follow up episode with Hali Oduor in the coming months. 

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About Hali Oduor: 
Hali Oduor is a globally recognized Gen Z influencer, known for her captivating content and passion for travel, fashion, and sustainability. Recently engaged, Hali is in the midst of planning four distinct wedding ceremonies, including a destination wedding weekend in June 2025 at The Beach Palace in Kenya. This stunning villa on the East African coast highlights Kenya's growing reputation as a premier luxury wedding destination. Hali currently has over 120K followers on Instagram alone and 1.72K followers on her Youtube channel. Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/halioduor/ or Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/@HaliOduor

About Destination I Do:
Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home online or on the airwaves. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

In this episode, our host, Jennifer Stein is joined by co-host, Lauren Ertl, as they unpack 10 expert tips for navigating air travel for your destination wedding. Tips are sourced by wedding travel advisors, planners, destination wedding photographers and all the people who travel the globe for weddings as their jobs to give you the very best advice for getting to and from your wedding with ease. They talk about everything from tricks to keep your bags on track to what time you should book your flights to avoid delays and what rights you have as a traveler. No matter where you're planning your celebration, this is a must-listen! 

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Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

As fun and exciting as wedding planning can be, conflicts can arise and things can get heated despite your best efforts. Our host, Jennifer Stein, is joined by conflict negotiator and mediator, Damali Peterman, to discuss ways to handle these flare ups. Damali's expert advice includes everything from little disputes that start to add up, to bigger issues like getting push back on your budget, or trying to navigate firing a person from your wedding party. This heavy hitting episode is packed with helpful tips on best practices for effective communication with your spouse, your family and your friends. 

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About Damali Peterman: 

Damali Peterman is a highly regarded and sought-after lawyer, mediator, negotiator, educator, and speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in the alternative dispute resolution field. She believes that we are ALL negotiators, whether we realize it or not. Whether you're asking for a raise, navigating a challenging relationship, we are negotiating all day, every day. She is the founder and CEO of two successful, award-winning companies—Breakthrough ADR, and Damali Law. Her expertise has been featured in Forbes, Cheddar, In Touch, Fast Company, PIX Morning News, Essence, Madame Noire, The Black News Channel, Medium, New York Post, SiriusXM, CBS, FOX, ABC and affiliates across the country. Order her new book Negotiating While Black: Be Who You Are to Get What You Want published by Penguin Random House here! Follow Damali on social: LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube

About Destination I Do: 

Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

If there is a time in your life you want to feel and look your best, it's on your wedding day. Our host, Jennifer Stein, is joined by Julie Sabatino, owner and founder of The Stylish Bride, to discuss tips for selecting a wedding gown perfect for your destination, best practices for outfitting your entire wedding party, getting your wedding attire to your destination and so much more. Her new book, Dressed, Styled and Down the Aisle is a perfect accompaniment to this episode, so hop onto Amazon to grab a copy!

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More About Julie Sabatino and The Stylish Bride: 
There isn’t a top designer she doesn’t have an ironclad relationship with — Oscar de la Renta named a dress after her — but she hasn’t forgotten what it felt like to be bride-to-be with no idea of how to navigate the wedding shopping process. “I can remember feeling overwhelmed by the options and also humiliated and discouraged that none of the samples fit; I had a real crisis of confidence and looked for guidance, but there was no such thing as a bridal stylist in 2001.”Knowing there had to be a better way, Julie left her job in finance, enrolled in FIT, and launched The Stylish BrideⓇ, a full-service bridal styling company dedicated to helping couples navigate the world of wedding wear. Passionate about diversity and inclusion, she developed The Sample Size Solution – a portable product designed to help make sample dresses fit the bride – which has been applauded for its practicality and helping to address body size stigmatization. After years of being urged to share her wedding styling knowledge with the world, Julie wrote her book, Dressed, Styled and Down the Aisle which has been hailed as a “must-read manifesto” by insiders. To follow The Stylish Bride, log on to https://thestylishbride.com/ or follow her @thestylishbride on all social media channels.

More About Destination I Do
Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

Selecting the perfect venue for your destination wedding is one of the most important choices you'll make. In this episode, our host, Jennifer Stein, discusses the benefits of finding a hotel venue with a loyalty program for your wedding away. She's joined by Laura Fox, Senior Catering Sales Executive at Boston Marriott Long Wharf, part of Marriott Bonvoy Weddings and Events. They cover everything from how best to earn and spend loyalty points, tips on maximizing those points and the perks of hosting a wedding or event at a Marriott Bonvoy property. About Marriott Bonvoy Weddings and Events: At Marriott Bonvoy, we take every event “a step beyond.” Our events let you break away from the traditional toward meaningful experiences for guests. Our hotels and resorts reframe events as high-impact getaways hosted at incredible indoor and outdoor spaces, with catering menus that leave a lasting impression and local flavors inspired by the destination – while keeping sustainability in mind at each venue.

Marriott Bonvoy hotel and resort teams help to reimagine the complete event experience with personalized service for seamless celebrations that spark genuine connections among guests. There are countless benefits of hosting your wedding and honeymoon at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels. Among them are room upgrades, resort credits and special promotions for your honeymoon when you plan your wedding at a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, plus earn bonus points on member-exclusive deals. Join Marriott Bonvoy to start earning, redeeming and reaping the benefits of membership.
For more about Marriott Bonvoy Weddings and Events, log on to https://experiencemarriott.com/weddings or follow @marriottbonvoy

More about Destination I Do
Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

Not all wedding venues are created equal. And if you plan to have a destination wedding, you may not even be able to view your venue in person before the big day. In this episode, our host, Jennifer Stein, is joined by Natalia Mangieri, Destination Sales Executive for The Westin Michigan Avenue to discuss the best ways to scout your wedding venue from afar. With Natalia's extensive experience, she provides expert advice on what to look for in a venue so you and your guests will have the best, most seamless wedding weekend, free of stress and pressure. This is a must-listen for anyone who is planning a wedding and wants to unpack the nuances of the differences between venue types as well as to learn what a brand like Marriott Bonvoy offers for weddings and events.About Marriott Bonvoy Weddings and Events: At Marriott Bonvoy, we take every event “a step beyond.” Our events let you break away from the traditional toward meaningful experiences for guests. Our hotels and resorts reframe events as high-impact getaways hosted at incredible indoor and outdoor spaces, with catering menus that leave a lasting impression and local flavors inspired by the destination – while keeping sustainability in mind at each venue.

Marriott Bonvoy hotel and resort teams help to reimagine the complete event experience with personalized service for seamless celebrations that spark genuine connections among guests. There are countless benefits of hosting your wedding and honeymoon at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels. Among them are room upgrades, resort credits and special promotions for your honeymoon when you plan your wedding at a Marriott Bonvoy hotel, plus earn bonus points on member-exclusive deals. Join Marriott Bonvoy to start earning, redeeming and reaping the benefits of membership.
For more about Marriott Bonvoy Weddings and Events, log on to https://experiencemarriott.com/weddings or follow @marriottbonvoy on all social media platforms.
More about Destination I Do
Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

Music can set the tone for your event, especially when it comes to a destination wedding. That's why our host, Jennifer Stein invited live guitarist, Moses Lin, to come on the podcast as her guest. They talk about how Moses is able to not just perform songs by memory, but engages with guests as he walks around performing personal serenades. They talk about his artistic process, how he works with both couples and planners in the planning stage, and what events he is (and isn't) right for. They even dish on what his experience was like performing on Netflix's Bling Empire. If you're thinking about hiring a live musician for your destination wedding, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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About Moses Lin:
Moses Lin is an award winning destination wedding guitarist that specializes in instrumental covers of popular songs. His unique style of music, engaging live performances and effortless sophistication have made him the most highly sought after live musician in Southern California.
Featured on Netflix, CNBC, and virtually every major wedding publication, Moses is an industry leader, coaching wedding musicians in countries all around the world, and raising the standard for live music at luxury events. 

With over a decade of experience as a full-time musician. Moses has performed over 1,000 weddings and events and his clients include Hollywood celebrities, Grammy-winning artists, Fortune 50 CEO's, Reality TV stars, Olympic gold-medalists, politicians, and many more. To learn more about Moses, log on to moseslinmusic.com, follow him on Instagram at @moseslinmusic, TikTok at @Theweddingguitarist or on Spotify or Apple Music.

More about Destination I Do
Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

The Caribbean is popular for many good reasons, and we've enlisted the help from a veteran expert wedding planner to explain why the Bahamas might be the perfect choice for your destination wedding. Our host and Editor in Chief of Destinationido.com, Jennifer Stein, is joined by founder of Chic Bahamas Weddings and Events, Marva Munroe, and they dig into everything you would want to know. From what Bahamian classics to include in your welcome bags and the must-do activities to how she works with couples from afar and why a day-of timeline is so critical to reducing stress. Marva talks about her love of the islands and you'll find out why Jennifer gives her the moniker - No Stress Express. If you're considering the Bahamas as your destination wedding locale, you won't want to miss this episode.
About Chic Bahamas Weddings & Events and Marva Munroe: 
Marva Munroe's passion for events started while working at The Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board. For over 20 years as the Director, she oversaw the planning, design, and production of all kinds of events.It was there that she realized her love for the art of wedding planning. She found fulfillment in helping people visualize their wedding dreams and then make those dreams come true.So, in 2011, she took that love, along with her experience and knowledge, and started Chic Bahamas Wedding and Events. She has been blessed to plan exquisite, one-of-a-kind weddings in the Bahamas ever since.
To learn more about Chic Bahamas Weddings & Events and Marva Munroe, log on to https://chicbahamasweddings.com/ or follow her at @chicbahamasweddings_
More about Destination I Do
Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

One of our host's biggest regrets after her own destination wedding was not hiring a professional wedding film maker. So you don't make the same mistake, we uncover all you need to know about hiring the right person to film your destination wedding in this episode. Our host and Editor in Chief of Destinationido.com, Jennifer Stein, is joined by co-owner of Royal Films, Richard Saenz, and they talk about red flags to look out for, mistakes to avoid, what you're missing out on if you don't hire a wedding videographer, how to fit it into your overall budget and so many more helpful tips.

About Royal Films:

Husband and wife team Richard and Tracy Saenz strive to capture authentic moments without much directing. You won’t have to worry about acting or posing towards the camera but simply enjoying your wedding day and living in the moment.

They film couples in real­ life situations and capture the milestones in an artistic manner. Their cinematic side comes from how they approach the day as they want you to feel like you are watching a Hollywood movie of your wedding. They accomplish this by using Hollywood-approved cameras, using the same filming and editing techniques they use to produce romantic feature films. In the end, they want to create a visual masterpiece of a wedding film that will be timeless.

To learn more about Royal Films, log on to https://royalfilms.net/ and follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalfilms/ or check out their videos on vimeo: https://vimeo.com/royalfilms

More about Destination I Do:

Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.

Not everyone is comfortable writing their own wedding vows, and that's okay. For those who don't deem themselves wordsmiths or need a little coaching on how to put together a great Best Man speech, this episode is for you! Our host, Jennifer Stein, is joined by Brian Franklin, professional speechwriter and co-founder of Vows & Speeches. They discuss how Brian went from a political consultant to the business of writing wedding vows. They cover important and helpful topics such as what makes a great wedding speech and how to deliver heartfelt and personalized vows with the help of his service.

About Vows & Speeches
Brian Franklin is the Co-Founder of Vows & Speeches and oversees all interviews and script writing.
A writer and communications/marketing consultant for over 25 years, most of Brian’s work has been as an award-winning political consultant and communications strategist (including speechwriting and debate prep) for federal and state campaigns.Knowing his skills as a writer and speaker, his friends and family would ask him for help with their wedding speeches—and he had the honor of officiating a few weddings himself. (It should be noted that they are all still married!)
In mid 2021, after interviewing Jon Macks, a speechwriter and a lead writer for the Tonight Show and other comedians for many years, Brian was inspired and started to look at the wedding industry as a possible career change, and ultimately, after getting some feedback on Clubhouse by other wedding pros, he and his wife Nicole formed Vows & Speeches. By early 2022, Brian was transitioned to Vows & Speeches full time.Brian has now written hundreds of vows, speeches, ceremonies, and other scripts, and been featured in Bridal Guide, Brides, The Knot, Destination I Do and many more respected wedding media outlets. For more information about Vows & Speeches log on to https://vowsandspeeches.com/ or @vowsandspeeches on social media.

More about Destination I Do

Destination I Do was established in 2004 and has been publishing real destination weddings, helpful content about planning your wedding away (or honeymoon) and giving advice and inspiration for every couple who is dreaming of their perfect celebration away from home. To learn more about Destination I Do, log on to https://destinationido.com/ and follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinationido/ or @destinationido on any other social media platform.