Sooo…How did THIS DESTIBRIDE plan her destination wedding at Xcaret Hotel + in Playa del Carmen, Mexico? Click Play to find out! Let’s goooo…… Another great destination wedding planning DESTIBRIDE interview! ❤️ DESTI DETAILS: Date: September 9, 2021 Destination City & Country: Playa del Carmen Mexico Venue: Hotel XCaret- Capilla de Todos Los Angeles (Church Ceremony location) and XCaret Park- La Isla (Reception location) # Guests: 73 # Bridal Party: 4 bridesmaids + 3 groomsmen Budget: (original-...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 57
I've missed my Bridefriends!!! Hope you're all wonderful❣️ Catching up with #DESTIPRO Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is always a special moment in time and I'm calling this interview a MEGA EPISODE because it is chock FULL of gems for you no matter where you are in your destination wedding planning journey Bridefriends! Thanks for listening Bridefriends! ❤️All details are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land 📺Wanna watch? Let’s hang on DESTITV! https://desti.land/tv WATCH THI...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 53
Sooo…How did THIS DESTIBRIDE plan her destination wedding in Curaçao? Click Play to find out! Let’s goooo…… Another great destination wedding planning DESTIBRIDE interview! ❤️ DESTI DETAILS: Date: June 5, 2021 Destination: Willemstad, Curaçao Venue: Dreams Curaçao Resort, Casino, and Spa: The Gazebo (Ceremony location) and Barefoot Grille (Reception location) # Guests: 19 # Bridal Party: 0 Budget: $15,000 WATCH THIS EPISODE’S VIDEO ON DESTI TV: https://youtu.be/q6gozk59NoM Thanks for listening!!...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 52
SEASON 5 of DESTI Guide to Destination Weddings went live w/ a bang so JOIN ME + watch or listen to my amazing DESTIBRIDE interview w/ Alexis to talk about how (and why) she moved her destination wedding from Mexico to Jamaica! We had so much fun watching the premiere of Alexis' DESTIBRIDE interview together - thanks for joining me Bridefriends! SUBSCRIBE and stay tuned to know how everything went in part 2!!! The wait is ova Bridefriends! Thanks for watching! xx, Omi ❤️ DESTI DETAILS: Date: Ori...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 51
Listen along with me in the BlackDesti director’s commentary cut of one of my most favoritest interviews! I’ve noticed a recent uptick in bridal party drama and I’ve got exactly what you all need, so let’s have some fun this week. Professional Bridesmaid and Author, Jen Glantz, shared her experience and best advice as a professional Bridesmaid with us over 5 years ago and I STILL refer new Bridefriends back to listen to her tips! Anyone involved in a destination wedding (couples AND bridal party...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 50
We're getting into the nitty-gritty of Melissa + Mahdi's destination wedding weekend! Budget (how did they pay for it?) Decor (they bought those where?) Traveling (how did they get everything to their destination?) A yacht party (good or bad idea?), Details on the dreamiest CASTLE destination wedding ANNND so much more... The Alstons' showed the love! DESTIBRIDE Melissa + DESTIGROOM Mahdi planned their destination wedding at the magical Pattoo Castle in Negril, Jamaica and you get to hear allll ...
Apr 08, 2022•25 min•Season 4Ep. 49
DESTIBRIDE Melissa + DESTIGROOM Mahdi planned their destination wedding at the magical Pattoo Castle in Negril, Jamaica and you get to hear allll about EXACTLY HOW THEY DID IT - (and we get super detailed)! ▸ All details + a photo gallery of The Alstons’ wedding are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www.desti.land/48 Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered: We chatted about: 💕 How they met 💕 Why they decided to have a destination wedding 💕 Choosing their destination wedding date 💕 Pl...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Q: How do you set up your destination wedding website? A: Listen to the episode because I'm sharing every single detail so you can have the perfect website that will inform your guests and take all the stress off of you! It's time for a DESTIWedding Websites deep-dive Bridefriends! I get sooo many questions about destination wedding websites and today I'm laying it all out for you! In this episode, you're getting a deep deep DEEPDIVE into my destination wedding website that I designed with my hu...
Mar 13, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 47
DESTIBRIDE Shar's interview was LIKE NO OTHER because she and her husband Deji’s destination wedding was at a beautiful private villa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico!!!! Something I love about Shar (other than her GORGEOUS skin) is that she was a great mix of laid-back and serious when it came to her destination wedding planning. Destination Wedding Planning Topics Covered We chatted about: 💕 How they met 💕 A dreamy surprise proposal in Paris! 💕 Why they decided to have a destination wedding 💕 Dea...
Feb 25, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 46
The Destination Weddings Resort Mistakes Episode PT3‼️ The last time we had Jack on - he gave us a deep-dive primer on destination wedding resorts! And now we’re talking destination wedding resort MISTAKES to avoid! There’s a lot that goes into working with your resorts and we have to make sure that you get the most out of the experience for you and your guests. And this interview will help you do just that! NOW - I split this interview into 3 parts to make sure you can really focus and absorb a...
Feb 11, 2022•33 min•Season 4Ep. 45
The Destination Weddings Resort Mistakes Episode PT2‼️ The last time we had Jack on - he gave us a deep-dive primer on destination wedding resorts! And now we’re talking destination wedding resort MISTAKES to avoid! There’s a lot that goes into working with your resorts and we have to make sure that you get the most out of the experience for you and your guests. And this interview will help you do just that! NOW - I split this interview into 3 parts to make sure you can really focus and absorb a...
Feb 09, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 44
The Destination Weddings Resort Mistakes Episode‼️ The last time we had Jack on - he gave us a deep-dive primer on destination wedding resorts! And now we’re talking destination wedding resort MISTAKES to avoid! There’s a lot that goes into working with your resorts and we have to make sure that you get the most out of the experience for you and your guests. And this interview will help you do just that! NOW - I split this interview into 3 parts to make sure you can really focus and absorb allll...
Feb 09, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 43
We're getting into the nitty-gritty of Nicole + Eric's destination wedding week! Packing (what's in those bags + trunks?), traveling (how did they get everything to their destination?), a boat party (good or bad idea?), details on the most gorgeous-est wedding ANNND a tropical honeymoon...Nicole shared it all Bridefriends! ✨This is Part 2! #DESTIBRIDE Nicole and her husband brought 42 guests to the Jellyfish Restaurant in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to celebrate their loving union at their de...
Jan 14, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 42
DESTIBRIDE Nicole and her husband brought 42 guests to the Jellyfish Restaurant in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to celebrate their loving union at their destination wedding (right smack in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic) - but not before much drama - including relocation from St. Lucia. The amount of destination wedding planning tips that Nicole shares is so unbelievable that I had to split it into 2 parts Bridefriends! THAT’S RIGHT - A TWO-PART INTERVIEW - and I can't wait to hear how mu...
Jan 09, 2022•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 41
I love this interview with #DESTIBRIDE Tashima for many reasons but the top 2 are: 1. She's our 1st COVID-19 pandemic destination wedding! 2. She opened my eyes to some perspectives I never thought about! Tashima and her husband safely brought 45 guests to witness their beautiful destination wedding at The Fives Azul Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and she tells us alll about how they did it together! Tashima shared a wealth of destination wedding planning advice with us and I can't wai...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 40
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! 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 has tips for you! Thanks for listening Bridefriends! ❤️All details are waiting for you in DESTILAND @ http://www....
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 39
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...
Mar 13, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 38
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...
Mar 05, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 37
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...
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 36
I'm SO EXCITED to share this interview with DESTIBRIDE Laura ! Laura and her husband brought 58 guests to witness their destination wedding at the Hilton Aruba Resort and she tells us alll about how they did it TOGETHER! Laura shared so much destination wedding planning advice with us - I know you’re gonna love it! We chatted about: 💕How they met 💕Her proposal story 💕Why + how they decided to have a destination wedding 💕Picking their date 💕Planning and saving money TOGETHER 💕How they chose...
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 35
HEY DESTIS + BRIDEFRIENDS! Guess what y’all...My wedding wasn’t perfect! NO wedding - destination wedding or not will be perfect. SURPRISE!!!! 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! Show Notes with photos + details coming this week! I'll update this as soon as they're finished. In the meantime, find me using links below + get immediate updates! Thanks for listening Bridefriends!!! xx, Omi ...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 34
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! COVID-19 DESTINATION WEDDING QUESTIONS ASKED: 💕 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...
Jan 29, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This interview with DESTIPRO Jack Benoff of Vacationeeze was SO VERY NECESSARY! Destination Wedding Resorts can be tricky, and all of your questions have officially been answered - 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! We chatted about: DESTINATION WEDDING RESORT TOPICS DISCUSSED: 💕How to choose a destination wedding resort! 💕Which destinations are on his p...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This interview with DESTIBRIDE Aleah was EVERYTHING! Aleah and her husband brought 104 guests to witness their destination wedding at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Resort in Playa Mujeres, Mexico and she tells us alll about how they did it together! Aleah shared so much destination wedding planning advice with us - I know you’re gonna love it! We chatted about: 💕How they met 💕Her proposal story 💕Why + how they decided to have a destination wedding 💕Picking their date 💕Planning and saving money T...
Jan 15, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 31
HEY Destis + Bridefriends! / / 2020 destination weddings have the most uninvited guest in the world: CORONAVIRUS! And I’ve heard your questions loud + clear Bridefriends!...Help is here! This LIVE Q+A interview with #DESTIPRO Sarah Kline of Time for Travel is packed with all the MUST KNOW information if you’re planning a destination wedding in the time of this coronavirus pandemic. Sarah was our travel agent for both destination wedding and honeymoon and has helped thousands more Bridefriends pl...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 DESTINation email list over Valentine’s Day weekend, so you may already know this…but if not - it’s happening!!! 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 i...
Feb 20, 2020•6 min
HEY Destis + Bridefriends! I FINALLY got my very own Destination Wedding Planner on the show! I’m SO happy to share this interview with #DESTIPRO Joyce Mnguni of Dream Weddings Riviera Maya with you! Joyce is truly magical and did an AMAZING job with our Desti wedding, but rather than just go on and on about my wedding, we decided to do a REAL DEAL Q+A to make sure that every Desti Bride is prepared to find and work with their planner and also understands the destination wedding planning process...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 28
DESTI Lisa and her fiancé (now husband) Ramon planned a romantic part destination wedding/part elopement (a virtual destination wedding, if you will) in Santorini, Greece and Lisa is here to tell us alll about it! If you’re considering (or have dreams of) an elopement - the way they did theirs was pure magic! As a longtime podcast listener, Desti Lisa knew exactly what we all needed to hear so she spared no detail in this interview! Elopement or not - and no matter where you are in your Desti Jo...
Nov 16, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Sooo…Is it selfish to plan a destination wedding AND want a bachelorette party or other pre-wedding events? Let’s get to the bottom of this - once and for all! I chose this question for 2 reasons: I get it all the time and wanted to finally share my opinion on the matter, and I know my shy Bridefriends don’t always reach out with their questions, so in case you’re having the same issue - I got y'all too! I’m hoping you like this new #ASKADESTI LETTERS episode! SO LET ME KNOW! What do you Destis ...
Oct 31, 2019•18 min
Today marks YEAR 3 of All Things DESTI®! MAN time flies when you're having DESTIBride fun. I’ve been doing a lot in the background, but I’m so excited to share what’s coming down the pipeline! So...how much more destination wedding planning help can you expect? TONS! I'll give you a quick rundown of what's in store. I mean...anniversaries need gifts, so this one's for you! Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a thing! See you again really soon DESTIS + BRIDEFR...
Oct 31, 2019•14 min
