30 Days to My Destination Wedding! - THE RUNDOWN

Our founder, Omi is @ 30 days! To celebrate she’s sharing her proposal, engagement, and stories along destination wedding planning journey! Somebody pop a bottle!

WATCH MY FULL VIDEO ON DESTITV!

DestiChat w/ BlackDesti:

30 Days to My Destination Wedding!
Proposal, Engagement, and the Beginning of My Desti Planning Journey

In this episode, I’m feeling all warm and fuzzy since my Desti wedding is in less than 30 days, so we have  1-on-1 Desti Chat with me...yours truly...your hostess, Omi aka, BlackDesti! I share how I met my amazing fiancé, the beginning of our destination wedding planning journey, give a couple of tips and celebrate 30 days!

Links as promised!

Tripadvisor

Interview w/ Sarah Kline of Time for Travel (my Travel Agent!)

Secrets Maroma Beach (Our Resort!)


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JACKIE | Montego Bay, Jamaica

Yeah mon! Invites sent and over 100 RSVPs received…off to Montego Bay, Jamaica they went! Here’s the rundown…

The Nassys Bring 100+ Destination Wedding Guests to Jamaica!

How Did Jackie Plan Her 100+ Guest Destination Wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica?

This #DestiChat is with a Desti couple that brought 122 guests to celebrate their union for an eventful weekend  in Montego Bay, Jamaica! Desti Jackie shares experiences & best advice on destination wedding planning as a Jamaica Desti! She tells us about bridal beauty, choosing her wedding dress, negotiating prices (something I was no good at), saving money. And not sweating the small stuff!

ANNND her husband, Michael makes a cameo and chimes in to share some of his Desti Groom knowledge as well!

They’re such a cute and fun couple.

I think I’m going to start trying to get some full couple interviews too. It could be nice to get both perspectives at the same time.

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So, here you go! Here’s The Nassys…Jackie and Michael!

Enjoy!


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SHARI-ANN | Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Shari-Ann + Kofi’s tale of trashing the dress, shady videographers and no regrets for their destination wedding in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico - according to Shari-Ann…

*Photos courtesy of Aurora G Photography

So, our Desti Shari-Ann’s family is from Jamaica and her husband  Kofi’s family is from Ghana and they decided to have their destination wedding in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico which is on the Western coast of Mexico.  I’m so happy that Shari-Ann was willing to open up to us and share the wealth and tell us how she planned and infused their different cultures into their wedding.  She also has a cautionary tale of photography that we all need to take note of...so before I spill the beans...here you go!

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Quick Details:

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DestiCouple: Shari-Ann & Kofi Sasu

Destination Wedding Date: June 25, 2011

City & Country: Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

Venue: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
(TripAdvisor Reviews HERE)

Number of Guests: 12

Total Budget: ~$15,000.00
(The original budget was $10,000, but they ended up closer to $15,000) 

Listen to find out exactly how Shari-Ann planned their beautiful destination wedding in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico! You can thank us later!


More Photos!

To see the full photo album of Shari-Ann's Destination Wedding, 
see their Real Weddings feature in Munaluchi Bridal Magazine.


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RASHONDA | Riviera Maya, Mexico

Our VERY FIRST Desti Interview! Today we find out how Real Destination Wedding Couple, Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya Mexico! While working full-time…and pregnant!

All Photography courtesy of  by Petronella Photography


BEST. INTERVIEW. EVER! Because this is our VERY FIRST Desti Interview! 

In today's #DestiBride Interview, we find out how Real Destination Wedding Couple, Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya Mexico!

Rashonda was more than willing to share the wealth and tell us how she planned while working her full-time job…and…PREGNANT!

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SEE BELOW for more details on how Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico!

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Desti:
Rashonda

DestiCouple: Rashonda Ambrose + Maleke Black

Destination Wedding Date: November 19, 2010

City & Country: Riviera Maya, Mexico

Venue: Barcelo Maya
(TripAdvisor Reviews HERE)

Number of Guests: 35-40

Total Budget: ~$16,000.00

Listen to Rashonda's Desti Interview & See the Show Notes Below
for more details on how Rashonda + Maleke planned their destination wedding in Riviera Maya, Mexico!

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Rashonda + Maleke's Destination Wedding Vendors


What She Wore

Bridal Gown: Kleinfelds

Price: $2,000 - $4,000

Bride’s ShoesPink Paradox-London

Hair & Makeup: Bride with Nickey from TRAX

Listen to Rashonda's interview to find out where this beautiful wedding dress is NOW!


What They Wore

Bridesmaids' Gowns: Bari Jay

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Groom & Groomsmen’s Formalwear: Calvin Klein


Rashonda's DestiPros... 

...and Everything Else you need to know 

VenueBarcelo Maya

Wedding Planner: Bride & Groom together with Barcelo Maya

Photographer: by Petronella Photography

Caterer: Barcelo Maya

Cake: Barcelo Maya

Florist: Barcelo Maya

Entertainment: Local Mariachi Band

Ceremony Programs: Cherish Paperie

more photos!

To see the full photo album of Rashonda + Maleke's Wedding, see their Real Weddings feature in Munaluchi Bridal Magazine.


Thanks Rashonda!

We appreciate you being our Bridefriend Forever by giving us a peak behind your veil of destination wedding planning! 
And Your family is beautiful!

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WANT TO KNOW HOW TO PLAN A DESTINATION WEDDING?  
Go to #ASKADESTI, press that great big record button and ask me a question!
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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