INTRODUCING: DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!
FINALLY! A place where all my Desti Bridefriends can meet and discuss All Things Desti!
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 DESTI∙NATION email list over Valentine’s Day weekend, so you may already know this…but if not - it’s happening!!!
And btw…sign up so you don’t miss out again!
Anywho…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!
Not on Facebook?
No sweat - I totally get it! Sign up anyway 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:
💕LIVE Q+A’s! (1st one beginning 02.20.2020 so don’t miss out!)
💕Episode Discussions!
💕Topic Deepdives!
💕 Weekly Desti Happy Hours!
💕 Special Guests!
💕 Giveaways!
💕And More!
This space will be whatever you Bridefriends make it! We’re a family here, so let me know what you need!
We have A LOT of catching up to do and I’ll be updating you on what’s been going on with me in this week’s live Q+A.
See you in there!
xx, Omi
I Interviewed 8 Other Destination Brides - Here’s What I Learned…
I asked each bride how to plan a destination wedding and they delivert! - with a t!
I asked each bride how to plan a destination wedding and they delivert! - with a t!
To kick off the NEW SEASON, 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…
Enjoy!
WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ON DESTITV!
THESE 8 DESTI Brides Taught Me Soo Much About Destination Wedding Planning!
How Do I Plan A Destination Wedding?
Rashonda
SPREADSHEETS+COMMUNICATION | Episode 1
Shari-Ann
RESEARCH, INTERVIEW, REVIEWS, REFERRALS | Episode 2
Lea
INFORMED GUESTS | Episode 5
Jackie
ASK FOR HELP | Episode 12
Porsha
DON’T BE AFRAID - BE EMPOWERED! | Episode 14
Aiesha
INFUSE YOURSELF INTO PROJECTS | Episode 18
Ericka
MAKE SELF-LOVING DECISIONS | Episode 20
The Formula
These Destis of Season 1 provided the ultimate formula for a successful and happy destination wedding planning experience…
ORGANIZATION AND COMMUNICATION + THOROUGH RESEARCH + INFORMED GUESTS + A DRESS [OR OUTFIT] THAT YOU LOVE + ASKING FOR HELP + BEING FEARLESS AND EMPOWERED + INFUSING YOURSELF INTO PROJECTS + MAKING SELF-LOVING DECISIONS …
That’s all you need to pull off a successful and stress-free destination wedding!
TO MY DESTIS OF SEASON 1:
I COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!!
I appreciate you being my Initial Bridefriends and for helping not only me plan my own destination wedding, but you’ll forever be able to help countless others through your open and honest interviews as well.
I am so grateful for you!
Don’t miss an episode of the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings Podcast!
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“There is a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women. ”
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CHEVITA PT.2 | Nassau, Bahamas
How Chevita planned her destination wedding in Nassau, Bahamas in 90 DAYS…PT.2!
*Photos courtesy of Martina Micko Photography
How Chevita Planned Her Destination Wedding in Nassau, Bahamas in 90 DAYS!
PT.2
Never in the history of Destidom (yes, it’s a thing) have I met a Desti Bride 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!
Chevita’s details are below!
WATCH PT.2 OF CHEVITA’S INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!
DestiCouple: Chevita + Leon Stewart
The Stewarts’ DestiPro Vendor List
Photography: Martina Micko
First Look Photos: One & Only Ocean Club French Cloisters
Event Planning & Design: Anna’s Wedding Planning Service (Annamae Fox)
Resort: Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Resort Event Coordinator: Anita Wheeler
Wedding Venue: Compass Point Beach Resort Pier (Under their exclusive Gazebo)
Wedding Reception: Compass Point Beach Resort Sun Deck
Wedding dress: Lazaro Style 3415 (gold and ivory) $4200
Reception dress: Bloomingdales JS Collections Gown - Strapless Ruched Petal Trumpet $320
Wedding shoes: Badgley Mischka (similar style)
Groom’s Tux: The Black Tux
Floral Design: Wildflowers Bahamas
Stationery: Parchment by Dami
Calligraphy: Letter Perfect Design
Make Up:
Bride: Khandise Bain "Fab faces MUA"
Bridesmaid, Mother of the Bride and family: Khandise Bain, Sarsha Taylor (Oo La Lepeche), Lucy Lu (Lucy Lu Beauty)
Cake, Dessert: Denni from Denni’s Cake
Faux Wedding Cake: Elizabeth Pietila (Ultimate Fake Cakes - Michigan based)
Reception Music: DJ Arnold Jose Ageeb (Paradise Weddings Bahamas)
Thanks for Listening!
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CHEVITA | Nassau, Bahamas
Part 1 of Desti chat with Chevita, who shares her experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning as a Bahamas Desti!
How Chevita Planned Her Destination Wedding in Nassau, Bahamas in 90 DAYS!
PT.1
*Photos courtesy of Martina Micko Photography
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!
I’m so excited to share this interview w/ Desti Chevita! She and her now husband, Leon chose to have their Desti wedding in Nassau, Bahamas + planned it in an eventful 90 days! This Part 1 of a 2 part interview with THE MOST enthusiastic + eager to share Desti so far! I mean, I had to split our interview into 2 because I try to keep each episode around an hour and well...we went over! In a great way!
So How do you plan a destination wedding in The Bahamas - in 90 days?!?
Chevita Shares It All! - Part 1
Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered:
💕Planning her Destination wedding in 90 DAYS!
💕Booking social media beauty pros
💕Reasons to get a Desti wedding planner
💕Considering bridesmaid expenses when inviting to destination wedding
💕Choosing + being comfortable w/ your Desti wedding dress
💕Realistic expectations for Desti bridal beauty + glamour
💕What happens if a hotel breaches contract
💕Traveling w/ ALL of her favors + decorations
💕more!
So, I present to you - Part 1 of Chevita’s Bahamian Desti Adventures!
WATCH PT.1 OF CHEVITA’S INTERVIEW ON DESTITV!
DestiCouple: Chevita + Leon Stewart
Destination Wedding Date: May 24, 2015
City & Country: Nassau, Bahamas
Venue: Compass Point Beach Resort Pier (Under their exclusive Gazebo)
Guest Resort: Comfort Suites Paradise Islan
(TripAdvisor Reviews HERE)
Number of Guests: 30
Total Budget: Budget originally 10,000 ended up around $17,000
Thanks Chevita!
We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever and giving us a peek "behind your veil" of destination wedding planning in the lovely Nassau, Bahamas!
We wish you & Leon the ABSOLUTE BEST!
Thanks for Listening!
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