TASHIMA | Playa del Carmen, Mexico
How Tashima planned her 45 guest, pretty, panic-free, pandemic destination wedding at The Fives Azul Beach Hotel in Playa del Carmen, Mexico! (Try saying that 5 times fast!)
“My wedding was gonna happen, even if it was just him and I...”
*Photos courtesy of Sotero Cancino Photography
EPISODE 40
How Tashima Planned Her Destination Wedding in Playa del Carmen, Mexico!
This interview with DESTIBRIDE Laura was MAGICAL! Laura and her husband brought 58 guests to celebrate their loving union at the The Fives Azul Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico a and she tells us alll about their destination wedding planning journey! Laura shared so many destination wedding planning tips with us and I can't wait to hear how much you love it!
Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered:
We chatted about:
💕How they met
💕Why they decided to have a destination wedding
💕Choosing their destination wedding date
💕Planning and saving money TOGETHER
💕How they chose their destination wedding venue
💕How they picked their destination wedding vendors - makeup, photographer, etc.
💕 An unexpected destination wedding beauty tip!
💕Her The Fives Azul Beach Resort Wedding Review
💕and so much more!
Soooo…how do you plan a destination wedding
in Playa del Carmen, Mexico?
Click Play and find out how Tashima planned her destination wedding
at The Fives Azul Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico!
Enjoy!
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THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL
DestiCouple: Tashima + Mark Haley
Destination Wedding Date: October 23, 2020
City & Country: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Venue: The Fives Azul Beach Resort (Skydeck)
Wedding Budget: $11,000
Number of Guests: 45
Bridal Party: 3 Bridesmaids + 3 Groomsmen
THE HALEYS
Engagement Length: 17 Months
Age: Bride, 40 / Groom, 41
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
THE STORY
We are one of a kind and perfect for each other. We met my freshman year and I brushed him off. I met him again in 2005 and brushed him off and I guess they say 3rd time's a charm because in 2013 it was all she wrote:).
We both went to HBCUs in the AUC ( Morris Brown and Clark Atlanta) and are from up north - he is from New York and I am originally from Connecticut. We have a beautiful 5 year old son together and I gained a bonus daughter who is 13.
This planning was special to me. All my friends were waiting to see this day because they know I am a planner by nature. Every birthday I have had has been over the top.
I love the details of it all and I was not super stressed about planning so I’d love to share my story to help another beautiful bride out. Not to mention I was also planning during a pandemic but that is another story within itself !!
xx, DESTIBRIDE TASHIMA
THE BRIDE
Bride’s Dress: Allure
Bride’s Shoes: Blue by Betsy Johnson
Bride’s Jewelry: Etsy + Zales
Hair: Najah Aziz @ Like the River the Salon in Atlanta, GA (see interview for details!)
Makeup: Hello Beauty Mx
#IMADESTI
DESTIBRIDE FUN FACTS:
Favorite DESTI Episode: Desti Erika [Episode 20]. She gave me the "GO" to start planning.
“I also listened to so many especially one podcast when you mentioned Sarah Kline. Sarah saved my life :)”
Sorority: Delta Sigma Theta
Follow her on Instagram @slplady
THE GROOM
Groom’s Attire: Macy’s
Groom’s Accessories: Nordstrom
THE BRIDAL PARTY
Bridesmaids’ Attire: David’s Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Shoes: Macy’s
Groomsmen’s Attire: Macy’s
Groomsmen’s Shoes: Aldo
THE WEDDING
Planning: Resort
Styling & decor: Resort
Photography: Sotero Cancino Photography
Florals: Corazon Luxury Weddings
Cake + Catering: Resort
Wedding Website: The Knot (see it here)
DJ: Disco Movil Cancun
DESTINote: “Ricardo was so professional and we had more than a blast …it was a wedding of a lifetime”
Etsy Vendors:
Wooden Name Plates: Engrave Celebration Etsy
Events Itinerary: Minty Paperie Shop Etsy
Brilliant Bridal Shop Etsy
LINKS MENTIONED:
Omi’s favorite wedding website company: AppyCouple
Tashima’s favorite DESTIBRIDE Episode: Desti Erika [Episode 20]
Join the DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY
Everything Else: See all Pink Links above!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL
DESTIFACT:
Time for Travel also handled Tashima’s wedding travel and she gives her glowing review in her interview!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER
TIME FOR TRAVEL FOR SPONSORING THE SHOW!
TIME FOR TRAVEL is a team of FREE Destination Wedding + Honeymoon Specialists owned by Sarah Kline who is known for saying:
“We have personally visited each venue we recommend,
so we know which venue is a Perfect Match for you and your guests!”
An AMAZING choice for any Caribbean, Mexico, South Pacific or Hawaii destination wedding or honeymoon, and with over 20 years of experience helping couples fulfill their dreams, Sarah and her team will make your DESTI wedding and honeymoon exactly what you've dreamed of!
More Destination Wedding Questions?
Don’t be shy, Bridefriend! - reach out to Time for Travel and see how they can help you plan your DESTI Wedding!
And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)
xx, Omi
Thank You Tashima!
We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever and giving us a peek
"behind your veil" of destination wedding planning
in beautiful Playa del Carmen, Mexico!
Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!
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All Things Destination Weddings w/ Sarah Kline @ Time for Travel
Let’s just talk all things destination weddings! There’s so much you need to know…guests, vendors, travel agents, expectations, experiences - so let’s dig in!
“There’s no reason to NOT use a travel agent”
*This episode is sponsored by TIME FOR TRAVEL
EPISODE 39
All Things Destination Weddings
w/ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel
HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!
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!
You may know her from Episode 6 or the Coronavirus Catchups Part 1, 2, or 3 or you may not know her at all… either way, you’re in for a treat!
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’s sharing her best advice! I threw as many Qs as I could @ Sarah and she gave me allll the As...Here are just a little bit of what we covered…
DESTINATION WEDDING QUESTIONS + TOPICS:
💕 Pros and cons of destination weddings
💕 How do you know if a destination wedding is for you?
💕 Setting expectations for you, your guests, and vendors
💕 What is the value of a destination wedding travel agent vs. vacation travel agent?
💕 Who do you invite and who will really attend your destination wedding?
💕Achieving your vision!
💕 Maximizing your destination
💕 Hosting and guest experience tips
💕 Current favorite resort + destination
💕 Stories about real clients - you need to learn from these couples!!!
💕and so much more!
Soooo…what do ALL DESTICOUPLES
need to know about destination wedding planning?
Click Play and find out!
Enjoy!
xx, Omi
WATCH SARAH’S INTERVIEW!
YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!
LINKS!
Episode 6 - Sarah’s 1st interview on the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings - CLICK HERE!
CONTACT Sarah @ TimeforTravelLtd.com - CLICK HERE!
Follow Sarah on Instagram - CLICK HERE!
Time for Travel’s DESTIPARTNER Page here on DESTILAND - CLICK HERE!
Join the DESTILOVERS Community for our exclusive content including LIVE Q+As w/ Sarah! - CLICK HERE!
SARAH’S PAST EPISODES
Episode 6
Sarah’s 1st interview on the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings
COVID-19 Q+A Part 1
COVID DESTINATION WEDDING LIVE Q+A: Postponing, Airlines, Contracts, Venues + All! ∙ DESTI 29
COVID-19 Q+A Part 2
Part 2 was recorded Live in the DESTILOVERS Community as DESTIHOUR 10.
Join to watch the replay!
COVID-19 Q+A Part 3
CORONAVIRUS DESTINATION WEDDING LIVE Q+A | SEPTEMBER 2020 UPDATE! ∙ DESTI 30
THANKS FOR
ANOTHER GREAT EPISODE SARAH!
Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning and travel tips!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER
TIME FOR TRAVEL FOR SPONSORING THE SHOW!
TIME FOR TRAVEL is a team of FREE Destination Wedding + Honeymoon Specialists owned by Sarah Kline who is known for saying:
“We have personally visited each venue we recommend,
so we know which venue is a Perfect Match for you and your guests!”
An AMAZING choice for any Caribbean, Mexico, South Pacific or Hawaii destination wedding or honeymoon, and with over 20 years of experience helping couples fulfill their dreams, Sarah and her team will make your DESTI wedding and honeymoon exactly what you've dreamed of!
More Destination Wedding Questions?
Don’t be shy, Bridefriend! - reach out to Time for Travel and see how they can help you plan your DESTI Wedding!
And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)
xx, Omi
Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!
Don’t miss an episode of the
DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!
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100 Facts About Our Destination Wedding - MEET MY HUBBY!
Alllll about our destination wedding - EVERY. SINGLE. DETAIL…Hope you’re ready!
*This episode is sponsored by the DESTILOVERS Community!
EPISODE 36
100 Facts About Our Destination Wedding - MEET MY HUBBY!
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!
And it was so much fun!
In fact - it was so much fun, we recorded for much longer than 1 episode can hold. Soooo this will be a multi-part episode. How many parts? All I can tell you is to make sure you subscribe and stay tuned because we go deeper…and deeper…and deeper!
I really don’t think we left any detail untouched, BUT if you have any questions or would like me to elaborate more in another video, drop ‘em in the comments!
And while you’re at it, go ahead and hit that SUBSCRIBE to my channel - I’m back doing weekly videos and if this is helpful for you, tap that thumbs up too!
And if you know of any other couples planning a destination wedding that need this, be a Bridefriend and share this post with them! They’ll thank you for sure!
Ready…let’s goooooo…..
Soooo…what are
100 Facts About Our Destination Wedding?
Click Play and find out!
Enjoy!
xx, Omi
WATCH PART 1 !
WATCH PART 2!
WATCH PART 3!
YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!
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STAY TUNED FOR SHOW NOTES, PHOTOS + DETAILS!
I’ll update this post as so!on ASAP
SHOUT OUT TO THE DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!
If you haven’t joined, you should stop missing out NEOW!
xx, Omi
Thank You Che!
To My Husband: I love you soooo very much and appreciate you taking the time for this episode and agreeing to be an absolute open book about our wedding! Your support means the world to me and makes me feel like I can do anything.
You’re my most favoritest person in the world and I’m looking forward to having you BACK on the show!
I couldn’t have done ANY of this without you My Love!
RECAP OF OUR 100 DESTINATION WEDDING FACTS:
FYI: I’ll be rewatching this video soon and will update this post with photos + links that we mentioned!
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LINKS
*OUR MINIBOOK CARD INVITATIONS @ MINTED *
We chose and customized the Sweet Confetti Style, but really all of them can be customized.
Drop a comment below if you’d like me to do a tutorial.
BUDGETING BLOG POST ON BLACKDESTI BLOG
The “Omi's BIGGEST Mistakes! (And How to Avoid Them)” Episode
Omi’s Wedding Website + App: AppyCouple
ON BLACKDESTI.COM : Omi’s 200 Day Destination Wedding Countdown Diary
MORE COMING Y’ALL!
If there’s anything specific you need, drop a comment or DM me on IG @desti.land and let me know.
We covered a lot!
So that’s it!
I hope our facts were helpful for you!
Thanks for hangin’ out with us!
I’ll see you next week and until then…
I’m wishing you all the best week of your lives and reminding you
to have the time of your life,
planning the best days of your life!
Bye guys!!!
xx, Omi
Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!
Don’t miss an episode of the
DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!
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Sandals South Coast Virtual Valentine's Event w/ Sarah @ Time for Travel!
You’re invited to a LIVE Zoom Call this Saturday, February 13th @ 10am EST! So pour a mimosa, get cuddly with your boo + let’s take a trip to Jamaica!
“pour a mimosa, get cuddly with your boo + let’s take a trip to Jamaica!”
*This episode is sponsored by TIME FOR TRAVEL
JOIN US FOR A
Sandals South Coast LIVE CALL
w/ Sarah @ Time for Travel!
HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!
We may be staying home for Valentine’s Weekend but we can still have a great time! Let’s go to Sandals South Coast this Valentine’s Weekend with Sarah Kline!
Sarah’s heading back to the beach Brideriends! And she’ll be giving us live updates every step of the way as she heads to the Sexy Sandals South Coast in White House, Jamaica. Sandals South Coast’s “unspoiled” property is part of what has been called “the uncharted land” of Jamaica and has the Over-The-Water Bungalows and the new Swim-Up Rondoval Suites too! And Sarah’s put together a GREAT event this Valentine’s Weekend!
HERE’S WHAT IT’S LIKE
RIGHT NOW!
💕 How was it traveling there?
💕 How was the new process for COVID-19 testing to return home?
💕 How's the resort?
💕And more!
Enjoy this quick Q+A and if you come up with any other Qs ask away!
AND YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED!
Join us for a LIVE Zoom Call
this Saturday, February 13th @ 10am EST!
So pour a mimosa, get cuddly with your boo + let’s take a trip to Jamaica!
Sarah will be joined by the resort sales manager or GM with the beautiful ocean and white sand beach as her backdrop. They will give us updates on the safety protocols that Sandals have implemented and all the goods you need to know!
AND BOOKING INCENTIVES!
If you’re considering this resort for a wedding, honeymoon, or just a romantic trip (you need to, btw) Guess what! If you join the Zoom call, by clicking the link below, you will immediately qualify for booking incentives!
Here's a sneak peek of just some of the booking incentives that you can get if you join the live event and make a low deposit of $49/pp to secure your next Sandals Vacation with Sarah:
30 Minute Couples Massage
PADI Suba Certification
Catamaran Cruise
That's right!
You can get one of those incentives ONLY with Sarah because of the amazing partnership that she has with Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Take a look at this beautiful resort! But seeing is believing and I want you to see it with me!
JOIN US THIS SATURDAY!
ZOOM CALL DETAILS
Topic: Sandals Southcoast LIVE with Sarah Kline
Time: Feb 13, 2021 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
JOIN ZOOM MEETING
https://zoom.us/j/93874055105?pwd=MTc2Q09BdEpaWk1ZOURNRlp4Qmk0Zz09
Meeting ID: 938 7405 5105
Passcode: sarah
Let’s go to Sandals South Coast!
See you there!
xx, Omi
P.S. let me know you’re going by accepting the invite in the DESTILOVERS Community or on the FB Page and I’ll look out for you! Who knows…we may or may not be working on a giveaway too - wink wink!
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING SARAH!
Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning and travel tips!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: TIME FOR TRAVEL!
TIME FOR TRAVEL is a team of FREE Destination Wedding + Honeymoon Specialists
An AMAZING choice for any Caribbean, Mexico, South Pacific or Hawaii destination wedding or honeymoon, and with over 20 years of experience helping couples fulfill their dreams, Sarah and her team will make your DESTI wedding and honeymoon exactly what you've dreamed of!
Time for Travel handled all of our travel for our destination wedding in Mexico and Honeymoon in Jamaica wayyy back in 2017 and our guests STILL rave about her and have used them for personal vacations since then. I only partner with companies that I truly believe in and I’m proud to have Time for Travel as a sponsor of the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!
You can reach Sarah and Time for Travel at TimeforTravelLtd.com and follow her on Instagram @time4trvl_destination_weddings
And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)
xx, Omi
Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!
Don’t miss an episode of the
DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!
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Omi's BIGGEST Mistakes! (And How to Avoid Them)
PLEASE learn from my mistakes Brideriends…it’s storytime!
*This episode is sponsored by the DESTILOVERS Community!
EPISODE 34
My BIGGEST Destination Wedding Mistakes! (And How to Avoid Them)
HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!
Guess what y’all…My destination wedding wasn’t perfect!
SURPRISE!!!!
annnnd… NO wedding - destination wedding or not will be perfect.
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!
I have a DESTIBRIDE interview for you next week with Laura, and I’ve made the game time decision to release her interview for Valentine’s Day Weekend so today it’s just you + me! Let’s have a BlackDesti Chat - it’s been a while!
Okay? Okay! So...
As you know, I share my experiences and wedding photos and tips and all the prettiness and I get a lot of great compliments and comments about our destination wedding and I truly appreciate them all!
And this week on the @DESTI.LAND Instagram page I brought back the HMHU 2021 polls and the questions have been soooo bomb! You all are showing out! And I’m so grateful to have you all in the DESTILOVERS Community, and showing up in the live calls and allll the things. It really means a lot to me to have you all join me, share your experiences and also trust me to help you along your DESTIWedding journeys!
I DO NOT TAKE this lightly Bridefriends! And I’m looking forward to answering alllllll of your questions and getting to know you better!
Btw, if you’re brand new and have no idea what I’m talking about when I say DESTILOVERS - make sure you join! It’s our free Community and is an extension of the DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings show!
AND this month’s BRIDEFRIEND BRUNCH is tomorrow, so there’s still time to RSVP depending on when you’re here…
Anyway… back to my imperfect wedding! Where was I ???
Oh yeah, HMHU - this week there was A LOT of use of the word PERFECT when it came to my wedding and I get messages from DESTIBRIDES here and there talking about how they’re worried their wedding won’t be perfect and there’s a lot of fear and anxiety - especially right now with COVID going on...
SO I told y’all that I’m following my vibes more in 2021 so here I am!
I feel compelled to shift things up and come on with y’all today with a bit of vulnerability because y’all need to understand that mistakes were made. PHOTOS ARE SNAPSHOTS - I know we know this so this is just a reminder.
I started the BlackDesti blog, podcast, YouTube channel, allll of this because I’m on a mission to help as many of you as possible know that it is possible to plan a destination wedding. Sharing my experiences and others is my way of not just showing you how to plan a destination wedding, but more importantly - letting you know that you are not alone and YOU CAN DO THIS BRIDEFRIENDS!
And I never want you to think that any of these weddings - including my own was perfect. Even if we said it was perfect - that means perfect FOR US and yours will be perfect FOR YOU!
Soooo today I’m sharing my biggest destination wedding planning mistakes with y’all in hopes that you can AVOID where possible and feel seen if you’ve done the same!
If you have any questions or would like me to elaborate more in another video, drop ‘em in the comments!
And while you’re at it, go ahead and hit that SUBSCRIBE to my channel - I’m back doing weekly videos and if this is helpful for you, tap that thumbs up too!
And if you know of any other couples planning a destination wedding that need this, be a Bridefriend and share this post with them! They’ll thank you for sure!
Ready…let’s goooooo…..
Soooo…what were my biggest destination wedding planning mistakes
AND how can you avoid them?
Click Play and find out!
Enjoy!
xx, Omi
YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!
SHOUT OUT TO THE DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE DESTILOVERS COMMUNITY!
If you haven’t joined, you should stop missing out NEOW!
xx, Omi
DISCLAIMER!
Keep in mind that MISTAKES DON’T NECESSARILY MEAN REGRETS either. Sometimes you can make a mistake that actually needed to happen or even works out for the better. For some of these I’m actually glad that they happened - even if I didn’t feel that was at the time. Opportunities for growth, boundaries and conversations and decisions that needed to happen can really come from your mistakes!
I will give that disclaimer.
RECAP OF MY DESTINATION WEDDING MISTAKES:
FYI: I’ll be rewatching this video on Monday and will update this post with photos + links that I mentioned!
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I WAS TOO HONEST
I WAS TOO EMOTIONAL
I WASN’T READY FOR PLAN B
WE MISSED A CONTRACT DETAIL
WE SHOULD’VE PAID CLOSER ATTENTION TO GUEST LIST
OUR BUDGET GOT OUT OF CONTROL
WE REALLY MISS 1 IMPORTANT PHOTO
I PHYSICALLY FORGOT MYSELF
I NEGLECTED AN IMPORTANT OUTFIT
WE SHOULD’VE PREPPED WELCOME GIFTS
I WASN’T FLEXIBLE ENOUGH
WE UNDERESTIMATED TIME
I OVERPACKED
WE DIDN’T MEET ALL VENDORS
THE VIBE NEEDED MORE ATTENTION
So that’s it!
I hope my mistakes were helpful for you! I would never want to deter you from having a destination wedding - so know that wasn’t my intention.
Thanks for hangin’ out with me!
Again, drop any questions or video ideas in the comments. And while you’re at it introduce yourself gimme that #IMADESTI and let me know when and where you’re getting married!
I’ll see you next week with DESTIBRIDE Laura’s interview and until then…
I’m wishing you all the best week of your lives and reminding you
to have the time of your life,
planning the best days of your life!
Bye guys!!!
xx, Omi
Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!
Don’t miss an episode of the
DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings!
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CORONAVIRUS, New CDC Regs + Your Destination Wedding!
Soooo…what does the new COVID-19 CDC regulation mean for you and your destination wedding? Here’s the CORONAVIRUS CATCH-UP PART 4 with DESTIPRO Jack Benoff @ Vacationeeze!
*This episode is sponsored by VACATIONEEZE
DESTIHOUR is our monthly
LIVE Destination Wedding Planning Q+A Session
held in our DESTILOVERS Community!
EPISODE 33
CORONAVIRUS, New CDC Regs + Your Destination Wedding!
(AKA: 🥂 DESTIHOUR REPLAY:
COVID-19 DESTINATION WEDDING Q+A (PT. 4)
W/ JACK BENOFF @ VACATIONEEZE)
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!
I’m so excited to introduce you to Jack Benoff and this is the perfect way to share the magic that is Jack! I know you’ve already watched or listened to his latest interview: The Resorts Episode…
…WHICH, BTW went live last week, so ummm… yeah…I’m calling you out if you haven’t yet…but anyway…
Jack knows resorts, and destination weddings, and travel, so when your panicked questions about the new CDC regulations started rolling in, I knew exactly what to do!
I reached out and was SO HAPPY that Jack agreed to jump in and share what he knows and what you need to know too! So we planned an impromptu DESTIHOUR all for you to get informed and hopefully gain some peace along your DESTIWedding planning journey!
AND HE’S ACTUALLY IN MEXICO DURING RECORDING!
I heard your cries Bridefriends…
HEY OMI - WE NEED ANSWERS!
And we’re gonna you get some tonight!
SO IT’S CORONAVIRUS CATCHUP TIME AGAIN!
The DESTILOVERS Community brought some great (and tough) questions to this call and Jack gave great (and tough) answers! You’re gonna want a glass of wine and a candle for this one Bridefriends…
COVID-19 DESTINATION WEDDING QUESTIONS + TOPICS:
💕 What exactly does the new CDC regulation mean? How long do you think this will last?
💕 What are specific resorts offering in response to the new CDC regulations?
💕 What’s the best way to manage guests’ anxiety for destination weddings this and next year? (MOST POPULAR)
💕 What if my guests cancel so much that it’s not worth having the wedding anymore?
💕 Do you think brides should still proceed with planning?
💕 When should I be making a decision on proceeding vs. canceling?
💕 Is it selfish to ask guests to pay for their COVID-19 test to return to the states? Any creative alternatives?
💕 What if guests test positive and are stranded!…what are you planning to do with your clients?
💕 Are you comfortable traveling yet? How has it been for you and when are you coming back? How is that process?
💕 Any resorts giving more flexible policies? Should I use this info to pick a resort for my wedding?
💕 Do you think the US will make it a requirement to have a Passport Vaccine? Are you planning for this?
💕and so much more!
Now… traditionally DESTIHOUR replays are only found in the DESTILOVERS archive - which you get immediate access to when you join the Community - BUT this is soooo good and sooo needed that I’m happy to share with you here this week. I couldn’t keep this one a secret because that’s not a loving act now is it? No - it isn’t…
So I’m sharing this DESTIHOUR replay episode with you now and inviting you to join the DESTILOVERS Community (which is absolutely free btw)… Meet Bridefriends like you, continue the conversations from these episodes and join in on LIVE Q+A’s too! They’re Zoom Calls so everyone can participate - not just FB group members and the calendar for February is already up, so stop missing out. There are HOURS of past replays in the archive waiting for you too!
All links are in the description and can be found on the DESTILAND homepage - So I’ll see you in there!
*All information is as of the date of our interview - January 23, 2021. Be sure to check back for updates!
You can find all details and show notes for this episode and all other in DESTILAND @ www.desti.land - the link is in the description!
Soooo…what does the new Coronavirus/COVID-19 CDC regulation
mean for you and your destination wedding?
Here’s the CORONAVIRUS CATCH-UP PART 4 with DESTIPRO Jack Benoff @ Vacationeeze!
Enjoy!!!!
You’re always welcome to join us live, but if you’re unable to make it - no sweat!
Drop a comment below or submit your questions and/or stories using the button below and I’ll answer in the next DESTIHOUR!
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xx, Omi
Soooo…what does the new Coronavirus/COVID-19 CDC regulation
mean for you and your destination wedding?
Here’s the CORONAVIRUS CATCH-UP PART 4 with DESTIPRO Jack Benoff @ Vacationeeze!
Click Play and find out!
Enjoy!
xx, Omi
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WATCH IN THE DESTIHOUR ARCHIVE!
Because the beautiful faces of the DESTILOVERS Community are in this interview, the video version is only available to members.
If you haven’t joined the free DESTILOVERS Community, you should stop missing out NEOW!
xx, Omi
LINKS!
Watch Jack’s “The Resorts Episode” Interview - CLICK HERE!
Jack’s YouTube Channel - CLICK HERE!
CONTACT JACK @ destinationweddingeeze.com - CLICK HERE!
Vacationeeze’s DESTIPARTNER Page here on DESTILAND: CLICK HERE!
Jack’s Rishtey Destinations Website: CLICK HERE!
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING JACK!
Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning and travel tips!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: VACATIONEEZE
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER VACATIONEEZE FOR SPONSORING THE SHOW!
VACATIONEEZE is a travel and destination wedding planning company that’s been in the game for quite a while! Owned by a husband + wife duo, Jack + Sharon Benoff, they specialize in customized destination weddings and are proud to let each couple know that,
“We have personally visited each venue we recommend,
so we know which venue is a Perfect Match for you and your guests!”
After meeting Jack and speaking to his gushing clients and colleagues, I couldn’t wait to partner up with Vacationeeze and make some destination wedding magic for you all!
Have Destination Wedding Questions?
Don’t be shy, Bridefriend! - reach out and see how VACATIONEEZE can help you plan your DESTI Wedding!
And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)
xx, Omi
Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!
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It’s Destination Wedding Resort Deepdive Time! Whether you’ve already chosen your resort or have absolutely positively no friggin’ idea WHERE to start when choosing your destination wedding resort - this is for you!
“ ...have the wedding you want, not the one the wedding planner @ the resort wants to sell you!”
*This episode is sponsored by VACATIONEEZE
EPISODE 32
The
Destination Weddings Resort
Deepdive Episode
HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS!
I’m SO happy to share this interview with Travel DESTIPRO Jack Benoff of VACATIONEEZE with you!
FINALLY…AN EPISODE ALL ABOUT RESORTS - YAYYY!!!
Jack has been involved in the travel and wedding industries for over 20 years and was part of the founding team of THE KNOT! He sits on the board of many of your favorite resort brands and even ran one of the large honeymoon and destination companies. His family has been helping people plan their travels since 1978. Jack travels 1-2 weeks a month to various destinations and has been featured on many sites as a destination wedding specialist.
There’s no denying that Jack has a wealth of destination wedding planning advice to share with us! And in this interview, we dug into the nitty gritty of resorts.
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!
Prepare to get a glimpse behind the scenes from the perspective of a well-traveled destination wedding travel agent!
I dug deep with my Q’s and Jack was not shy in his A’s...Here are just a few things we discussed…
DESTINATION WEDDING QUESTIONS + TOPICS:
💕How to choose a destination wedding resort!
💕Which destinations are on his preferred list - and why!
💕 Reviews of SPECIFIC destination wedding resort brands!
💕Questions you must ask about your wedding - whether already booked or not!
💕 What does a destination wedding [great] travel agent do?
💕Destination wedding resorts with the best food!
💕Best adult-only destination wedding resorts!
💕Combining adult-only and family-friendly experiences into ONE wedding!
💕Must-knows about all-inclusive resort wedding packages!
💕Why some resorts do the things that they do…he has the behind-the-scenes view too
💕and so much more!
Soooo…what do ALL DESTICOUPLES need to know about destination wedding resorts?
Click Play and find out!
Enjoy!
xx, Omi
WATCH JACK’S INTERVIEW!
YOU CAN LISTEN ON THE PODCAST TOO!
LINKS!
Jack’s YouTube Channel - CLICK HERE!
CONTACT JACK @ destinationweddingeeze.com - CLICK HERE!
Vacationeeze’s DESTIPARTNER Page here on DESTILAND: CLICK HERE!
Jack’s Rishtey Destinations Website: CLICK HERE!
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING JACK!
Can’t wait to get you back on the show for MORE destination wedding planning and travel tips!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: VACATIONEEZE
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR DESTIPARTNER VACATIONEEZE FOR SPONSORING THE SHOW!
VACATIONEEZE is a travel and destination wedding planning company that’s been in the game for quite a while! Owned by a husband + wife duo, Jack + Sharon Benoff, they specialize in customized destination weddings and are proud to let each couple know that,
“We have personally visited each venue we recommend,
so we know which venue is a Perfect Match for you and your guests!”
After meeting Jack and speaking to his gushing clients and colleagues, I couldn’t wait to partner up with Vacationeeze and make some destination wedding magic for you all!
Have Destination Wedding Questions?
Don’t be shy, Bridefriend! - reach out and see how VACATIONEEZE can help you plan your DESTI Wedding!
And tell them Your best DESTI Bridefriend Omi sent you and they’ll take EXTRA SPECIAL care of you ;)
xx, Omi
Thanks for Watching + Listening Bridefriends!